Story:Adam Hussain
Burngreave residents Adam Hussain and Sonam Nawaz joined volunteers from five different European countries in a visit Poland to find out about volunteering in the region.
The VOLARE programme offers young people the chance to visit partners in Europe to represent volunteering in their country. Four lucky participants from Sheffield visited Sopot along with volunteers from Spain, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Poland and Doncaster! Sheffield Futures’ Volunteering Admin Assistant, Elsie Harrison, joined volunteers Adam Hussain, Sonam Nawaz and Luke Hague in activities including making and presenting gifts at Sopot's Seniors Centre.
The group were given the chance to try team building exercises including canoeing, cycling, volleyball and games. During the week the Sheffield team visited a museum of ‘solidarity’, Oliwa Cathedral, in the old town of Gdansk and learnt about the history of Poland.
Volunteer Sonam Nawaz said:
“VOLARE has been a great overall experience, and I have enjoyed my volunteering experiences which now range from gardening in Sheffield to making dumplings in Poland!”
Adam Hussain said,
“This project has been a brilliant opportunity to learn about different cultures and countries. Visiting the old city in Gdansk was a an eye opener with all its rich historical architecture,”
Emily Marshall, Volunteer Manager at Sheffield Futures said:
“This project is a great opportunity to enrich the lives of young people in South Yorkshire by learning more about volunteering abroad!”
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