volunteering
By Yumeko
@aureategloom (8344)
Bosnia And Herzegovina
March 10, 2021 2:11pm CST
back in September i was looking for a job, but i came across an ad from one center – looking for volunteers and one of positions was: piano teacher. i thought that's great opportunity to finally use my knowledge and skill of playing piano i gained in musical high school. i texted them and in few days i had an interview and got accepted.
i started volunteering in October. i've met a lot of new people and gained new skills and this was really useful for me. i have great communication with other volunteers, director, assistant, mentors, kids and their parents (one mom even asked me to give her son private piano classes 
) i hope i keep volunteering in this center for some more time.
i volunteered before, but it wasn't like this. it was for like one week or one day, but i've been teaching these kids for 3 months. i think it's good to volunteer and be involved in many different organizations and projects.
what do you think about volunteering? do you think it's dumb to work „for free“?
) i hope i keep volunteering in this center for some more time.
i volunteered before, but it wasn't like this. it was for like one week or one day, but i've been teaching these kids for 3 months. i think it's good to volunteer and be involved in many different organizations and projects.
what do you think about volunteering? do you think it's dumb to work „for free“?10 people like this
12 responses
@nadiaausftr (221)
• Indonesia
11 Mar 21
My god, What a talented and kind person you are! As long as you happy, you can do whatever you want.
I've never been a volunteer, but I think volunteering is an honorable activity. God bless you 
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
11 Mar 21
oh stop it youuu 
thank you. i thought it would be a good idea to get some experience and work on being organized.
why haven't you been volunteering?
i haven't been volunteering in my hometown because there aren't many activities here. but in my college town there are many places to volunteer at.
thank you. i thought it would be a good idea to get some experience and work on being organized.
why haven't you been volunteering?
i haven't been volunteering in my hometown because there aren't many activities here. but in my college town there are many places to volunteer at.1 person likes this
@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
13 Mar 21
@nadiaausftr i'm sure you can ask your professors if there's a place where you could volunteer. and i don't know what to say about overprotective dad, buuut you'll be 18 soon (that's officially an adult here), so it's not "only 17 years old", you can think for yourself. but, you know the best
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@nadiaausftr (221)
• Indonesia
11 Mar 21
@aureategloom I don't know how to be a volunteer and where in my city that need a volunteer. I also have a father who was so protective, and maybe because Im still in school and only 17 years old I still feel afraid of new things. 
One day I will definitely try to volunteer like you said that volunteering will increase my experience
One day I will definitely try to volunteer like you said that volunteering will increase my experience 1 person likes this
@DianneN (247204)
• United States
12 Mar 21
@aureategloom I did community service when I was a student. Now, the list goes on........
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
12 Mar 21
that means You're still volunteering and not just when You were a student? 
the pandemic ruined many things, but this will all pass hopefully.
the pandemic ruined many things, but this will all pass hopefully.1 person likes this
@Shavkat (137310)
• Philippines
11 Mar 21
I do not think so. I had experienced this before and it was very rewarding. Check this out.
As a human, we have our own passion and interest. I was teaching Korean students in one of the biggest academies in the city. Then, I had acquainted with my...
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@Shavkat (137310)
• Philippines
12 Mar 21
@aureategloom It is my pleasure to share.
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
12 Mar 21
thanks for sharing this with us, you already mentioned it some time ago. anyways, it was so nice of you 
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
23 Mar 21
@aureategloom , yes, your volunteering will look good on your CV
@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Mar 21
i think so too. but it's too bad that a lot of young people think like "that's dumb, you're working for free. they're just using you". i believe i got something from it - i meet new people, if nothing else.
that sounds cool. i try to volunteer as much as i can, it will look good in my CV later. hopefully.
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
11 Mar 21
i agree. and volunteering can also make a difference in volunteers life. have you ever volunteered?
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@nela13 (55851)
• Portugal
11 Mar 21
@aureategloom yes, I gave Portuguese lessons to elder people.
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@RitzzView (2994)
• India
11 Mar 21
I love to work. I love the process. Love to help. So for me working for free isn't bad, just what environment we're in and who we accompany with matters...
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
12 Mar 21
that's well said. but i understand those who don't like "working for free". money means a lot.
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
30 Mar 21
@aureategloom just reading and writing in english, I doubt the kids have access to a computer though, since it was a public school.
We taught there on Sundays.
@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
22 Mar 21
what did you teach? couldn't you teach them on zoom or something?
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
3 Apr 21
@lady1993 that's good, i was thinking of giving English courses too, but i like piano more.
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Mar 21
and it's also good for me
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
11 Mar 21
i agree and thank you so much
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