Furkan's volunteering experience
Furkan, a volunteer from Turkey, spent a full year in Ventspils, Latvia, working with young people. He not only organized activities at the Ventspils Youth House but also visited schools in Ventspils to lead team-building activities. Here he shares his experience being volunteer.
What inspired you to become a volunteer, and why did you choose our organization?
I chose to volunteer to gain a new experience in my life. I selected this project because I liked both the city and the project’s focus.
How has volunteering changed your perspective on the world or yourself?
Volunteering has enriched my life in many ways. It helped me improve both my language skills and my cultural understanding. I met people from many different parts of the world.
What’s your favorite moment or event you’ve organized with the youth, and what made it so special?
My favourite events was my cooking activities. The children were very interested in cooking and learning new recepies, which made those moments special.
What would you recommend to someone who is thinking about starting volunteer work with youth?
If you want to volunteer, choose opportunities that let you work with young people and children. Stay connected with them instead of keeping to yourself. These interactions bring real purpose to both sides.
Would you like to continue volunteering in the future? Why or why not?
If a new volunteer opportunity comes up in the future, I might consider it. I still have the time and energy for it, and I had a great time doing this project.
Projektu "Youth of Tomorrow" līdzfinansē Eiropas Savieniba. Šī publikācija atspoguļo vienīgi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligāti Eiropas Savienības, Eiropas Komisijas vai Valsts agentūras (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agentūras) viedokli, kuras nav atbildigas par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantošanu.