I am a student of international social work and humanitarian aid at Palacký University in Olomouc, in the Czech Republic. I am at the 3rd year of study.
I would like to work with refugees, migrants. It has inspired me a situation of refugees in my country, Czech people don´t treat them equally as citizens of our republic. So, I decided to work in future with refugees and migrants, because I want better conditions for them in the country, where they arrived.
I decided to volunteer in North Macedonia, because I have a close relationship to Balkan states, and I really like Balkan people. Also, because I wanted to try humanitarian work in another country then mine. And I choose Macedonia despite, I had opportunities to volunteer in other countries, because in other countries it wasn´t work with that target group of refugees and migrants.
I found out about Legis through my University, which cooperates with Legis. Time spend in Legis was as my practical training during 29.8-18.11.2022
I had a chance to be with Legis in Gevgelija in transit camp. We were painting a playfield for children, to have a pleasant environment in the camp. It was a great opportunity for me to visit this camp.
I am really glad, that I could see a part of how humanitarian aid in North Macedonia works.
In my career development this experience contributes to my previous decision to work with this target group in future. Also, I decided to learn more about this target group and it´s specifics. I think this experience will also help me to understand more to the theoretic part of this job, that I am learning at my faculty.
I would definitely recommend volunteering with refugees/ migrants. It is very enriching, and you can learn many things. And it is really meaningful.
My experience in North Macedonia also inspired me to continue with work (as volunteer or part time job) with refugees/migrants in my country.
