- Melanie on her volunteer experience at Aziza's Place
What brings you here? What is your motivation to come?
PURE! for kids. I was not happy in my worksituation in Holland and I wanted to do something good, all by myself. So I quitted my job and contacted PURE. My whole life I am volunteering and now I wanted to help children far away.
What are you doing or did you do at AP?
I taught the E2 class. In 3 weeks we learned a schoolplay 'Jackie and the Chilestalk'.
What preconceived ideas of Cambodia did you have before that have been changed since being here?
That everybody is sad.... But what I saw is hardworking always smiling people.
What advice would you give to new volunteers?
Prepare lessons in your country, but also others activities (as dance, sports or art) can be fun for them. Bring materials.
About you:
What did you do before coming to AP?
I have been working as an accountmanager at a bank (financal advisor). I didn't like the job so I quitted and decided to volunteer in a children's home.
What are your plans for after AP?
Keep following my heart! For me it means that I want to work with people and for people. Especially for children. And I love to volunteer next year again!
What is something unique about where you come from? How is it similar or different from Cambodia?
There are so many rules in Holland, but everything is possible. Every child must go to school, if you don't go you will be punished. There is a lot of support from our government. If you don't work they give you money and help you to get a job. There is no poverty (like in Cambodia).
We eat drop! The candy I gave you when I was leaving!
What’s your favorite memory at AP?
Definitely the schoolplay! I was so proud of my class and I really felt the love from my class and from everybody at the moment. It was really a moment to never forget.
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