Inspiring Volunteers

As Executive Director of Coprodeli USA,I have the privilege of returning to Peru several times each year with our volunteer groups. We now offer four service trips annually to visit our Coprodeli facilities, providing an opportunity individuals to witness, experience, and share the heart and soul of this organization. BOYANCI co-founders Tom Steffanci and Kevin Boyer organized 8 of their friends and family to spend one week in our schools, orphanages, and outreach centers. Each group has its own dynamic and from the get-go, the BOYANCI team's cohesiveness, generosity, and enthusiastic spirit were radiant. Their appreciation for the work Coprodeli does and for those doing the work was most impressive. Each night following our activities the group re-hashed the day and immediately started asking "what can we do to help?" These are do-ers, the kind of people who take initiative to make something happen - and don't stop. Volunteers become ambassadors to the cause, spreading the word, sharing their pictures, engaging and motivating others to get involved. We have a huge appreciation for our volunteers who take the time to come down and give of themselves...and keep coming back. Today, Tom had the opportunity to visit a home for which he replaced the roof last year. To see first hand the impact of $600 was a rewarding and unforgettable exeperience - and one that I hope he continues to share.

I thank our BOYANCI volunteers for sharing the gift of themselves. On behalf of those at Coprodeli, I hope to see you again in Peru - we await with open arms.

Vanessa Keating
Executive Director
COPRODELI USA