, Volunteer

I have been Sheena MacDougall-Scotland volunteering at Suncokret for nearly a month. I have previously volunteered in Gutemalla in Central America for 2 months, in 2007, doing workshops with the youth there and at a summer camp in Morocco for 1 month before traveling to Croatia.

I enjoy volunteering because you get to know the community, you meet new people and learn new things, and it’s easier to understand the culture of the country by actually living in it rather than visiting it as a tourist.

I came to Gvozd with Lorraine from Ireland. while Lorraine left after two weeks for another volunteering project, I decided to stay, because I loved it so much. I am from Scotland and have been given the nickname Sheena Masheena.

I think the work and dedication of the staff and volunteers that support and run Suncokret operate as a very professional team. The centre is a wonderful open and friendly space that develops organically to the social and educational needs and desires of the children, young people and whole community of the small town of Gvozd and surrounding area. I have thoroughly enjoyed my weeks working with the project and wish Suncorkret all the success for the future.