Social Day experience report: A day with the children of the Ark

The Social Day at the Ark is normally as follows: After a brief introduction to all participants and those responsible for the Ark, the tasks for this Social Day are distributed.

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These can vary from day to day, because you never know what's coming up the next day. For example, donations must be sorted, play equipment repaired or the room prepared for lunch together.

The first children come home from school late in the morning. Individual Social Day employees can now support the children with homework help.

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After lunch together, Lego is set up, puzzled or soccer is played outside. Depending on what the kids are in the mood for right now.

At the end, the Social Day at the Ark is then concluded with a joint feedback round.

Oliver from Fonds Finanz tells us here how he experienced Social Day with the Children of the Ark and what was special for him.

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Why did you participate in the project?

- I find it important to volunteer

- The Ark is a very worthy project

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What did you particularly like?

- The contacts in the Ark were very well prepared

- The distribution of tasks was well organized so that no one was “idle” and our time could be used wisely

- The children were very open and immediately involved us in their day

- I have received one day of special leave for my commitment

- I met colleagues from other departments

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What did you perhaps not like so much?

- I really can't think of anything

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How important is volunteer work to you?

- I am aware that I am living a privileged life and would like to give something back

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What are you taking away from the project?

- The Ark is a very valuable project that deserves all support

- Children need more support

- I'll definitely be back next time

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3 words that best describe your volunteering experience?

- Meaningful

- fun

- Networking

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Is there anything else you'd like to get rid of?

- Thanks for the opportunity!

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