Jose Valverde first began volunteering for MPNH three or four years ago when his wife told him of a men's group that was starting around that time. The group practised Yoga and Taichi and held seminars on self- improvement and entrepeneurship. “There were remarkable men who came here to share practical life skills”, says Jose.
Jose Valverde had come to Vancouver with his wife and family in 2010 from Lima, Peru, fulfilling a long time dream of coming to Canada. Jose settled in Burnaby, where he already had family.
Jose continues to volunteer at MPNH, particularly with the men's group, which Jose says is a group for men to “find themselves, become better parents, better people, better men.”
Jose says that through MPNH he has gotten a holistic picture of Vancouver and the struggles of people who live here, and found a way to contribute to the broader community. One of Jose’s favorite times at MPNH was “Art in The Neighbourhood” where people decorated the streets in anticipation of a harvest festival.
“Come here with an open mind willing to share what and who you are”, says Jose. “Here you can volunteer and be yourself and be well-received and find your place. It feels good to be part of a community. I would strongly encourage people to come here and find out what the house has for them”.
Jose it is so nice to hear from you and what you have gain by being a part of our MPNH's community. Thank you so much!
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