How does a volunteering trip compare to a regular holiday?
This volunteering trip was much better than a regular holiday because I learnt skills, like communicating with children in another language, and I saw what a difference we make to the children – and this wouldn’t happen on a holiday.
How did you and your fellow students contribute to Picaflor House?
We helped out in the classes, teaching them more about our country in geography, and we taught them a few songs in English, such as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. We also painted a few posters for the art room, taught them dances, did a mini Olympics with them, and generally talked and played with them.
The Piper’s Corner group and the children at Picaflor House.
What has volunteering taught you about life outside your normal environment?
It helped me to realise how much I actually have, that I should be more grateful for the things I have and how privileged I am compared to other people, and that not everyone lives like I do.
How has your time at Picaflor House influenced your views on volunteering?
I think that volunteering is a great thing and that more people should do it, as it has such an impact on the children.
What is the biggest impact the trip has had on you?
This trip has made me realise that I want to volunteer and see the world more when I am a bit older – that I want to volunteer with children all around the world, and maybe even work in a school one day.
“It helped me to realise how much I actually have… and that not everyone lives like I do.”
- → Read fellow student Sophia’s story
- → Read the trip from the teacher’s point of view
- → Find out more about school and group volunteering