The AllPeopleBeHappy foundation has granted 8 Volunteer Service Awards this Fall. Of the 8 recipients, Gavin Allman and Brooke Wilson are working with Manna Project International (MPI) in Nicaragua. Gavin Allman: “On a weekly basis in local public schools I teach physical education, as well as a health class with a curriculum covering a wide range of relevant topics including mental health, puberty, peer pressure, and machismo culture. Outside of the public schools, I teach a beginner-level English class for Cedro Galán community members of all ages, as well as a more advanced English vocational training course that prepares participants for employment in call centers or the hospitality field. I also work shifts in the MPI health clinic, recording patient’s information and vitals before they are seen by the doctor.”
Brooke Wilson: “As a program director, I am responsible for leading a multitude of programs that are designed to meet the needs of these local communities. On a weekly basis, I coach lacrosse and foster personal development in youth at local private and public schools, teach adult English classes, provide aid in the community medical clinic, organize and assist in the creation of the upcoming community health promotion program, and foster creativity in young children through an afterschool kid’s program.”