Our group of 14 Elsa Highs students arrived at the Sunflower Orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City this morning for their first day of volunteering.

There were understandably some nerves on both sides — from the Elsa students as well as the girls at the shelter — but after introductions and some group game playing, the atmosphere quickly turned to fun and learning about each other.

Introductions at the shelter

Playing games at the shelter

Girls from the shelter playing games

Say "cheese"!