The communications team visited Cole while he was working, and had the chance to ask him a few questions about his experience.
One of my final conclusions of my volunteer experience would be that I want to be less stressed when I'm coming back to Australia and just enjoy life more, and do what I love, and get to know different people.
Over the past month, there have been a few changes happening within Voluntario Global. Firstly, we would like to farewell Milena Sapeywho has done a wonderful job of being our Volunteer Coordinator for the past 3 years. We wish her all the best for her next adventure and to stay in touch!
I think I had left my heart in Buenos Aires, so I'm back here after only a few weeks back home in Norway.
Accompanied by a scarce amount of men and children, the International Women’s Day demonstration or ‘El dia de la mujer’ started from the National Congress at 5pm and proceeded down Avenida de Mayo until it reached Plaza de Mayo in the centre of town.
Just over an hour away from Plaza Italia lies a secret community garden. In this special place, time seems to be suspended and behind the metallic doors, the craziness of Buenos Aires is left behind.
Laura is from Australia and Jeanne is French. They both arrived this week in Buenos Aires to help Voluntario Global with their community NGO projects. Here are a few insights of what it’s like to be Portenos for a couple of weeks:
"We are very proud of what we do. We like what we do", Liliana Herrera
The social organizations grouped under Voluntario Global decided to hold a "Summit" to reflect and discuss the present of our country and the strategies for the future we want to build.
At the beginning of December 2018, the G20 Summit was held in Buenos Aires. A few countries' leaders of the world, among which are the most powerful, came together to agree and define the fate of the population and the nature of the entire planet.
VOLUNTARIO GLOBAL
Voluntario Global helps local communities by being available to discuss anything that local organizations need, and offering ideas for further change and development.
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