written by eibhin on 15/10/2014
I spent 3 months coordinating and volunteering with SLV last year and wish I could have stayed longer. I miss the projects, the people, the food, the evenings at the homestays, the weekend travels... I got to work as part of a team made up of really inspiring individuals and the amazing local volunteers and project managers were always on hand and offered a solid network of support. Work across the projects can be challenging and emotionally demanding but is ultimately really rewarding, and has been useful in so many different ways in job applications since. The variety of the projects is also a really great asset – working with people with special needs, for example, was something I had never done before; while it was initially intimidating, by the end these were some of the most enjoyable times and where some of my fondest memories are. I whole-heartedly recommend SLV to anyone who is thinking about it!
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