This Volunteer is a potter and is stationed in the Ecuadorian village of Chordeleg, noted for the pottery produced there. His efforts are directed toward introduction of new designs and techniques while maintaining the uniqueness that is the result of centuries of handicraft. Beyond the pottery, this Volunteer works in other ceramic production in Chordeleg. The products are often marketed through Andean Products, a cooperative establish by Volunteers and now almost of wholely run by Ecuadorians.