Volunteer Profile: Lydia Peyton Jones

"As soon as I heard of HELP’s mission I realized that volunteering my time would undoubtedly be a valuable experience.When I first encountered the talented staff and inspirational students, committed to the vision of a better future for Haiti, it quickly became clear just how special the next 13 weeks were going to be!HELP’s mission is, in short, incredible. With the rare benefit of insight from both international and grassroots influences, I have seen how it has been possible to make a tangible difference to so many worthy young Haitians. The enthusiasm, attitudes and academic results of the students speak volumes. Their love of life, despite all the hardship they have faced, is truly admirable; their positivity infectious.Adapting to the hustle and bustle of Port-au-Prince was exciting and challenging in equal measure, but with the help from a lot of friendly faces I was able to traverse linguistic and cultural boundaries.I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute and I intend to go out to spread the good word of HELP to whatever corner of the world I find myself in next."