International Volunteers Day in Prus

Last week, we have visited Prus with Sylwia and Jennifer for the International Volunteers Day. Firstly, Sylwia had a presentation about our organisation and our activities. Also she talked about the importance of volunteering and what we gain from it.

After Sylwia, Jennifer introduced herself and her project in Helenow to the students. She had talked about her tasks as a volunteer in the project. She also mentioned what she has learned from her volunteering and what she will bring back to Sweden when she is going back home. 

Then two of the students of Prus had a presentation about volunteering at school and the importance of it. They have talked about what competences they have and what more can be done. 

After their presentation, a psychologist had talked about disabled people and she explained what disability is after having a discussion about it with the students. Then, the owner of the rehabilitation center, Osrodek Rehabilitacji Pio, had talked about their center and how they  work. She also gave information about people with disabilities. They also made students try to use a wheel chair to develop empathy with the disabled people so they could observe what kind of difficulties disabled people face in their daily lives. 

For me, it was a very fulfilling activity. We have learned a lot about the importance of volunteering, disability and the lives of disabled people. I believe that it was an awareness raising day for all. 

-Hande Ozdemir