Sunday, November 11, 2018

Being a volunteer

This summer I decided to make good use of my free time and go volunteering. I wasn’t initially planning on going abroad but after some research I discovered that opportunities are endless. International workcamps are a great way to travel at a small expense because you just have to pay for transportation. And then you only have to pick and choose where you want to go ! You could help elders in a small Japanese community or go build a well for a month in Africa. Those are the more extravagant projects. Of course there are many camps in Europe that are very appealing. The purpose of a volunteering camp is to do community work but also to meet new people and overall have fun. I chose to help in a longboard camp for a week in the countryside of Slovenia. It was amazing ! I met so many different people from all over the world that I would never have talked to otherwise. I discovered a new sport: longboarding and the community around it which is very welcoming. In conclusion, if you want to expand your horizons, volunteering is the way to go ! 

Marie-Lou

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