Shawna Heinz

sheinz@usc.edu

Passionate About:

Helping others and travelling. I have been volunteering my whole life starting all the way back to when I was in Kindergarten. By being a Girl Scout, an altar server, a school ambassador and a teaching assistant at an elementary school in South Central Los Angeles, I have reached out to my community as much as possible. When I graduated from high school, I started travelling around the globe and have made it to over 13 countries (USA, Canada, Mexico, England, France, Italy, Vatican City, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Russia, Hong Kong, China). What better way to bring together my two passions than to go on the Global Water Brigade to Ghana. Not only am I helping those in need, but I get to fulfill a dream of mine of going to Africa.

Thank you so much for your help and support!

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Mar 09	Volunteer Activity: March 2012 USC Water Brigade, Ghana

March 2012 USC Water Brigade, Ghana

End Date: Mar 17, 2012 10:00 PM

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Volunteer Activity Message

Water Brigades volunteers assist in designing and implementing water systems to prevent water-related illnesses in communities with limited access to clean water. With a sufficient quantity of properly treated water community members can cut off the connection between water and illness and ultimately live healthier more productive lives. Our in-country team members work with water experts and community leaders to design rainwater harvesting systems to serve schools and communities. Once the water system is blueprinted, volunteers work side-by-side with community members to build the project, implement water filtration solutions, teach about water collection and filtration methods and organize community water counsels and school water clubs to maintain the project. Between brigades our in-country team follows up in the community to ensure long-term sustainability and continued functionality of the project. Additionally Water Brigades and its volunteers provide education and training so that the community can properly administer, operate, and maintain their water system. In collaboration with Medical Brigades and Microfinance Brigades, Water is working to identify communities with the most need. With a holistic approach to development we plan to continue working with communities to improve their health and standard of living through the most fundamental resource on the planet, water.

A 10 day Water Brigade provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a tangible impact to improve water access and quality in under-resourced communities while getting hands-on experience in the field of engineering, global health and sustainable development.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Mobile-User 923781685075395 donated $50

Saying "Have a great time sweetie and I'm sure your help along with the others will truly be a blessing and a great self accomplishment and feeling for you and also a door opener for many more great things to come. Be careful! Love you!"

Mar 08, 2012 07:02 AM

Organization Admin donated $-52

Saying "holding for chargeback"

Mar 03, 2012 04:40 PM

Richard M Heinz donated $756

Saying "Have a great time Shawna! We're so proud of you for doing this! Be safe and relish this experience. We love you! Mom and Dad"

Mar 01, 2012 08:41 PM

Gina A Hartnett donated $20

Mar 01, 2012 10:22 AM

Mobile-User 529132255569610 donated $10

Mar 01, 2012 08:09 AM

Cynthia Huchingson donated $50

Saying "We're so proud of you for doing this, Shawna. Can't wait to hear about your trip!

-Cindy & Brian"

Mar 01, 2012 07:09 AM

Kirstin McQuigg donated $5

Mar 01, 2012 12:14 AM

Gail E. Sowa donated $50

Saying "You go girl! We are proud of you!"

Feb 29, 2012 05:41 PM

Patricia A Heinz donated $50

Saying "Shawna, this is from Grandma Pat who wishes you and your team the best of luck!!"

Feb 29, 2012 04:30 PM

jessica s jackson donated $20

Saying "keep up the good work shawna! you are a mover & a shaker & you are destined for great things in your future. i love you. :)
"

Feb 25, 2012 01:42 PM

Kenneth Heinz donated $50

Saying "Shawna, Thanks for inviting us to assist you with this worthy cause. Best of luck! Love, Uncle Ken & Aunt Patty"

Feb 24, 2012 03:31 PM

Thomas Rickling donated $50

Saying "Proud of the awesome young lady you have become! Keep that awesome spirit going, you are beginning to change my mind about your school! :)"

Feb 24, 2012 03:04 PM

Susan E Heinz donated $100

Saying "Safe travels Shawna - this is a great cause!
Love you - Uncle Ron and Aunt Susan"

Feb 24, 2012 09:07 AM

Christopher L Heinz donated $50

Saying "Thank you for serving Shawna!
Love,
Chris & Susan"

Feb 24, 2012 07:19 AM

Kathleen Webster donated $50

Saying "We hope you you enjoy the trip and know you'll brighten their lives with your enthusiasm and beautiful smile!!

Love you! Aunt Kathey & Uncle Bob"

Feb 24, 2012 07:03 AM

Catherine L Dulaney donated $50

Saying "Congratulations, Shawna. I'm so proud of you. Good luck on this trip. Your experiences and memories will be amazing!"

Feb 24, 2012 05:46 AM

Rita L Dahle donated $20

Saying "Good Luck!"

Feb 24, 2012 04:49 AM

Shawna Heinz donated $100

Feb 21, 2012 08:39 PM

Richard M Heinz donated $500

Saying "Shawna, we are SO proud of you for doing this! I know that you and your colleagues will make a real difference in Ghana. Good luck and stay safe! We love you! Mom and Dad"

Jan 29, 2012 10:08 PM

Shawna Heinz donated $250

Jan 25, 2012 07:30 PM

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