A journey for Christmas,Elf Start in Kokkola,Finland!
In summer of 2024 i had a chance to be a part of wonderful short-term ESC volunteering project in Villa Elba,Kokkola thanks to System & Generation Association.
The purpuse of the project was making elves by using trees to put on a road in forest called 'nature path'.We made some decorations from wood for children to play with and also birdhouses.We even compleated the task so quickly and had extra time.In that time we helped the staff when needed.There were 10 people from all over the world and all of us had a really good connection.Everyone improved in English.Completing the tasks with them was so fun and time passed quickly that we couldnt quite understand.Actually the teamwork,communication between us was so strong that the people in charge of us said we might be the best team they've worked with!
Learning new cultures,languages getting to know foreign people was a really good experience.Even the things you think is the same in all over the world is different and that is quite shocking.We explored some countries and cities near there with our group like Oulu,Rovaniemi,Helsinki, ect.I feel so lucky to meet with those people and experiencing Finland with them.Even now everyone is in their countries but we are still in touch.I love to spread our culture and people to see how welcome,friendly,respectfull Turkish people are.
This project was an eye opener for me.İ didn't know what i was capable of.I improved myself a lot within only 3 weeks.Now i am better at understanding people,solving conflict in a group,leading people and many more.My life literally changed during and after the project.
I am thankful to have really kind 'support person's by our side and again to this association for giving me chance to accomplish one of my dreams.
I hope everyone can be a part of this and taste the sprit.