One week to go!

I have never been away for a month before on my own. How will I cope without distractions and work and friends and family, it will be strange to be away so long.

I am really pleased that my mentee Abdulwali Marufkheil was a regional finalist at The Prince's Trust 'Celebrate Success' awards last week for the Young Achiever of the Year. It shows that volunteering does work - he couldn't speak a word of English 2 years ago and now is an award winner! Fantastically rewarding to see him progress so well. Why don't more people volunteer? One of the questions I hope to answer through the research in Australia....