Volunteering Can Transform Your Life’s Journey | Barrie Street | TEDxSurreySalon

87-year-old math teacher, Barrie Street, reflects on a life shaped by early abandonment, channeling adversity into compassion, and a lifelong dedication to education. Starting with a teaching challenge in England, and then bringing to life his global teaching experience, his talk is a heartwarming tale of the transformative power of volunteering. From Guatemala to Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Jamaica, Barrie shares profound moments, including caring for abandoned children and a later emotional chance encounter.