Testemunho do Tomás - Lituânia, Projeto ''Feel it!

 

Olá a todos

Eu chamo-me Tomás. Tenho 19 anos e, apôs o término do ensino secundário, estou a fazer voluntariado na Lituânia. Mais especificamente na cidade de Panevėžys, sou um de 4 voluntários na escola Panevėžio "Šviesos" ugdymo centras onde as minhas funções passam sobretudo por auxiliar uma turma nas suas diversas aulas/atividades, tal como criar atividades do meu interesse e gosto para os alunos em geral.

Passados 7 de 9 meses de voluntariado, a experiência tem sido incrível: tenho aprendido varias estratégias e métodos de ensino, tenho melhorado o meu inglês, tenho conhecido tanto uma realidade diferente como feito amigos de diversos países europeus, visitei (mais recentemente) algumas cidades e pude experienciar um país com um clima antagónico do português.

 

 

No seu geral, a Lituânia é uma realidade ligeiramente diferente para quem sempre viveu em Portugal: neva e chove imenso (especialmente no inverno), as pessoas, de um modo geral, são muito ligadas ao estado do tempo (meteorológico),estas não são muito expressivas porém assim que te conhecem mostram te muito afáveis, bebe-se imenso chá, no supermercado além do lituano as descrições dos produtos estão escritas em russo ou letão (na sua maioria) e existe uma diferença do que a  quantidade de oportunidades e estrangeiros diz respeito, entre  Vilnius e Kaunas (as duas maiores cidades) e o resto do país.

Para os 2 meses que restam, espero aprofundar relações com os alunos da minha turma, com os professores e com os outros voluntários. Além disso, espero alcançar os objetivos e atividades propostos.

Tomás

 

O testemunho No 2 da Irene

 

Olá!!

I'm writing this while waiting for my flight to go back home but!! just for holidays. Hopefully I'm not leaving this amazing adventure yet.

Well, 5 months here in Lisbon... And being honest I cannot imagine myself without these lovely people I met. 

My volunteering it's going super; the field trips with children it's a very pleasant experience because, well, there are a lot of children but I like to stay with those who at the end of the activities run to hug me, Those who when I repeat activity in their school remember me and, the best, those who are interested in nature and birds

My life in Lisbon it's going good, but I have to say, sometimes it's like a rollercoaster (but it's normal)... But I have the best friends ever and they take care of me and I can't be more glad with them, Dina and Dodo, my blond equipa. (And a person I cannot say the name to, sorry. ily M<3) 

We took a fast trip to Nazaré to see the BIG WAVES and one of the most important surf competitions. It was amazing  

Here we are, after waves and a lot of sun, taking a cold beer

Anyway, I'm going to check my gate. See you soon (I hope It will be pass slowly)

Btw, NÃO SABEMOS NADA

O testemunho No. 2 do Donatien

Olá querid@s leitor@s ! 

Time to look back and sum up my last months in Lisbon… Already half of my project has been achieved! I would focus on the two main ongoing projects I’m coordinating with Luís (my supervisor). Our project to launch the first local parliament in the neighborhood of Telheiras is in progress and going well. In June, the inhabitants will be summoned to attend and take part in the first session of this citizen assembly at the Festival of Telheiras. Until then, we are thinking and designing the project with the local associations, schools and inhabitants themselves. 

Meanwhile, we’ve been facilitating workshops with the students of the Escola Tecnica Psicosocial de Lisboa about civic engagement and how increasing their impact on the society about the most meaningful topics to them. At the end of the 4 sessions we had together, all of them thought about a group project to lead. They are now ready to release it to the neighborhood in the public library’s amphitheater. 

I also worked on a festival in the north of Lisbon called ComunicALTA
that happened on the 18th of March. Its purpose is to promote all the talents, skills and projects born in this area of Lisbon. This sunny day was really intense and fulfilling for everyone : gigs, dancing shows, skateboarding session, delicious african food and so more… 

And above all, I fulfilled one my biggest dreams : going to Nazaré and watching the best surfers coming from all around the world to surf the big waves ! 

After 6 months here, I feel home thanks to my friends I’m living with and I made, the people I’m volunteering with (portuguese as well as foreigners), the sunsets from the miradouros and beaches, the activist activities I finally started to get involved in about climate and social justice here in Portugal… As the time goes (and the days get longer), my attachment to this city and country is getting stronger and stronger. Next step : being fluent in portuguese... In case I make it, I apologize in advance to the Lisboetas for the extra french guy you’ll have to deal with…