Erin Sanborn
- Leader Since: 2005
- Trip as Student: Western, Australia/Fiji
- Trips as Leader: Hawaii, Hawaii Blue, Ecuador/Galapagos, British Columbia, Whistler
- Education: Boston College
Erin’s life was forever changed on her ARCC Western Adventure when she was 16, where she gained leadership skills, confidence, and friendships that she still values today. Erin also participated on the Australia/Fiji trip, which furthered her love of travel and discovery of new cultures. After college she returned to ARCC as a trip leader, sharing the same passion for the outdoors that she learned as an ARCC student. Erin is currently enjoying one last winter in Colorado working as an adaptive ski instructor before beginning law school in Seattle next fall.
“The amazing group of teenagers on my Ecuador Service trip was excited but anxious for our service project in Pioculin, a remote Amazonian village. We were the first of the four ARCC groups to work on the project of building the school teacher a home. The teacher had to walk two hours each way to and from school before our groups built him this home! The four days we spent building in Pioculin were surreal, our already tight-knit group grew even closer, and as we leveled the ground and put up the frame for his house, the sound of laughter, teamwork, and encouragement resonated throughout the air. It was truly amazing and inspirational to see what happened in the four days our group was there, and all of our students felt extremely proud of their accomplishments. The village and teacher’s appreciation for our hard work was not unnoticed and they thanked us with a festive party full of Ecuadorian desserts and music. It was a night I am sure nobody will ever forget.”