Three New Volunteers - a.k.a. "The Texas Trio"

A week ago, we received three new volunteers (Priscilla, Princess, and Bianca--left to right in photo) who have pledged to be here until next May. We are very excited, because they are living with us out at POPPYS House. They are a wonderful help with our girls. Their primary focus is on educating our younger girls and toddlers of the house. These three señoritas are from Harlingen, Texas, the hometown of Lisa Hann, and all three are bilingual. Below are some words about each one, compliments of Lisa:

Bianca Zambrano who is 19 years old is taking a break from college to come and volunteer with People of Peru Project. She is a sophomore in college and has yet to decide what she wants to major in. Bianca is a sweet, vibrant, energetic young lady. She along with Priscilla Maldonado will be starting a childcare educational program. We have four little ones at POPPYS house that will greatly benefit from their program. Bianca’s had extensive experience in childcare from Vacation Bible School to Mission trips, including babysitting my adorable nephew Kai. She has a heart of gold and the patience of a saint. It has not taken long for our four munchkins to warm up to her. Bianca is bilingual and will also be helping teach the children English.

Priscilla Maldonado with be working with Bianca in the childcare educational program. Priscilla is 24 years old and a junior in college studying elementary education. Priscilla has also had a great number of experiences with childcare. She is active in her church Pathfinder club and has been in charge of Vacation Bible School. This being her first mission opportunity she is very excited to be here with us. Priscilla is bilingual and has a passion for children. She is affectionate, sympathetic, and very patient. We know these two young ladies will do an amazing job with our kids at POPPYS house.

Princess Zambrano (Bianca’s sister) is the third of the young ladies here with us. Princess is 21 years old and is majoring in special education, a very hard and needed profession in our world today. Princess’s smile and energy is very contagious, she is wonderful asset to our home. Princess’s role at POPPYS house is to be the teacher/tutor for our primary girls. She will be attending school with them every morning from 7am-12:30pm. Our young ones have adapted to her presence at school and are excited to have someone there with them. Princess was also blessed with an immeasurable amount of patience. She has been involved in summer camp ministries, mission trips, and also babysitting. Princess has a natural touch with kids and her energy is magnetic.

We look forward to forming a relationship with them, and likewise, them with us and the girls.