Welsh Teen Becki Jones Takes The Title
Lattitude Global Volunteering announces it has reached the milestone of sending 40,000 volunteers abroad since 1972. Becki Jones, from Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire will be flying out to undertake a teaching placement in Ecuador in September this year.
Lattitude Global Volunteering launched in 1972 under the name Gap Activity Projects (GAP) sending volunteers to parts of Europe. Lattitude Global Volunteering was one of the pioneers of the gap year, with the terminology ‘gap year’ being coined from the original name of the organisation. Since then the organisation has grown, with offices in 4 countries and approximately 1000 volunteers crisscrossing the globe each year with the youth development charity.
Lattitude Global Volunteering has a global network of placements that spans 20 countries and includes projects in conservation, caring, community work, outdoor education, medical, teaching and language assisting.
Marketing Manager Nick Adie said: “We are delighted to have reached this milestone during our 40th anniversary year. As one of the original gap year organisations we have prided ourselves over the years on our in-depth placements that really focus on youth development, not only in our volunteers, but in the communities we send our volunteers to. Becki is a fantastic example of a volunteer who will thrive during her time in Ecuador, especially as her dedication to Spanish is already so good.”
40,000th volunteer Becki Jones commented: “It’s such an honour to be named the 40,000th volunteer. I was shocked to find out but I think it’s brilliant, and to think that all these people went before me! I’m just so glad I chose Lattitude Global Volunteering. Everything so far has helped my confidence so much, especially the fundraising. It’s motivated me too, especially with my Spanish and generally in school because I’ve got so much to look forward to this year. It’s such a big thing; I wouldn’t want to not put my heart and soul in to it.”
Becki is going to Quito in Ecuador to teach English and work with street childres for 5 months. On her return, Becki will be attending the University of Wales in Swansea to study Spanish.
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