Volunteer

Why become a Volunteer

Volunteering takes up our time, energy and sometimes money. It can be hard work. It can lift you out of your comfort zone. Sometimes if can feel your efforts are in vain, and go unappreciated. So why do you even want to go there?

There is a Chinese saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.”

For centuries, the greatest thinkers have suggested the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others. Volunteering brings joy and fulfilment. Are you still asking but what is in it for me. The answer is PLENTY! Volunteering is good for YOU!

What I like most is taking kids out of their day to day environments. Kids love the sea and being active. We play fun games and everyone has a good time. The games are not only fun, but also teach the kids important lessons that adds value to their lives.

AninePlaytime is fun

Children will follow the examples that they see. It is up to each one of us to make sure they have good examples to follow.

I like to know that I can impact the future of a child’s life.

HesterMaking a change is awesome

The kids faces don’t lie. It is unbelievable to watch them and see how they grow and develop over a couple of months. Not only do they learn a lot about themselves, but also that they do matter in life and that they can be the positive influence in another person’s life.

IngeWatching them learn is inspirational

The kids call me the “kostannie”- It is my pleasure to make them feel welcome and serve them lunch. I love seeing the big smiles on their faces and listening to their cooking stories. Sharing my cooking tips with the girls and yes sometimes with the boys while preparing food makes me happy. It’s a blessing to know you provide each child a fun day, without them feeling hungry and weak.

MarethaSeeing their smiles makes me happy!