O testemunho No.1 da Gohar

 

Finally made it to Lisbon! 

My journey with SPIN started a few months ago when I first applied for a volunteering opportunity. I was thrilled to be selected, but life had other plans, and I couldn’t join at the time. Luckily, a second chance came knocking just two months later and this time, I was all in!

For me, this adventure was all about stepping out of my comfort zone. As an introvert, it was a bold move to say yes to something so different, but I wanted to challenge myself, grow, and pick up new skills along the way.

Now... let’s talk about getting to Portugal, because WOW, that was a journey in itself!

It started with a visa process that tested all my patience. It took nearly two months to get approved, and just when I thought the hard part was over, chaos hit again. I was supposed to arrive in Lisbon, enjoy a concert on April 30, and start my volunteering project with SPIN on May 1. Instead, my flight got caught up in a massive power outage, leading to cancellations, rebookings, and SPOILER ALERT!!! I missed the concert and arrived five days late.

Despite the rocky start, I couldn’t be more grateful for the support I got from the SPIN team, especially Catarina, who was incredibly kind and kept me going through it all. And my fellow volunteers? Absolute gems! Each of them brings something special to the table, and it already feels like a little community.

Now that I’m finally here, I’m hoping for smoother days ahead. I’m excited to dive deeper into the project, soak up the experience, and make the most of this amazing opportunity.