My name is Mark Wijsman, I’m a 24 year old student from Holland and I’ve worked as a volunteer for 5 months at St. Joseph’s Home. Being a communications student, my focus was mainly on marketing and fundraising for the home. I’ve recently started the St. Joseph’s Home Foundation in Holland, so I can continue working for the home.

Having had no experience with working with children, I started working on Sweet Basil ward, with the boys between 2 and 9 years old. I’ve become greatly attached to them, and I wish them all the best. Working at St. Joseph’s home had a huge influence on me and it changed my perspective on life. I will definitely come back, because it has been far too short, and it has been a life changing experience. Thank you.