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

Volunteers Day in Kindergarten

Today, we have visited Cesar's kindergarten, Przedszkole Miejskie Nr 5 to celebrate Saint Nicholas Day and International Volunteers Day. There were four different groups, so we were divided into four and prepared different activities for each group.

Me and Chien, taught them a game that we play in Turkey. They were a little shy at first but then they enjoyed the game. We sang some English songs and we decorated cookies. After that we have prepared the advent calendar with them. Everyone had great time. 😇

Tudal and Marine taught kids a traditional dance from their region, Brittany. They really liked the dance and learned it quickly. After that they have prepared flags of our countries with the help of Sylwia. 

Marta and Jennifer taught a song and a game to their group. They were too young but still they had good time together. Then, they have prepared cards for the Saint Nicholas day. 

Anna and Cesar sang songs with their group. Anna played ukulele for them and they really liked it. She sang some German songs and it was amazing. Also they have wrapped the cookies that children baked before.

It was a great they for all of us! We are looking forward to our next meeting with them. 😍



-Hande Ozdemir