Rosalia and her team recently took part in a garden project at the Frida Kahlo House in Cologne to get the garden ready for spring on site and actively get involved. The project was not only intended to make the surrounding area more beautiful, but also to create a place of well-being for residents for the coming months. The facility offers people between 18 and 50 years of age who are confronted with an illness, an accident or a disability the opportunity to redesign their living space and find a new quality of life with the necessary support. The heartfelt gratitude of the local employees and the positive energy during the day have deeply touched them and motivate them to continue to take action. This experience has strengthened her conviction that everyone can make a difference, and she is already looking forward to her next social commitment.
Why did you participate in the project?
Our team was the first at Admiral Direkt this year and we knew that we would like to implement a project directly for people. We wanted to invest our time and energy in something meaningful and were able to do just that with the garden makeover in the Frida Kahlo house.
What did you particularly like?
I was impressed by how the mood among colleagues changed over the course of the day. Despite the initially wet and cold weather, we worked together and made the garden ready for spring. The atmosphere was getting friendlier by the minute, and it was great to see us working together as a team to make a difference. I was particularly moved by the gratitude of the responsible person on site, who was very happy to receive our support for the project.
What did you perhaps not like so much?
I think it would have been an enriching experience to personally interact with the people we wanted to help. At the same time, every member of our team was able to understand that such an “idea of everyday life” for a short period of time triggers more stress than positive feelings for the residents of the facility — but perhaps there will be an opportunity to establish this direct connection in a different context in the future.
What do you personally take away from the project?
For me personally, this project was a first in the area of volunteer work. I'm proud that I chose to dedicate my time to a good cause and it was incredibly satisfying to see how my efforts had a direct positive impact. I would like to experience this feeling of fulfillment and togetherness more often in the future.
3 words that best describe your volunteering experience?
Successful, exhausting, fun
Is there anything else you'd like to say?
I am already looking forward to future projects and the opportunity to continue making a contribution to our society with lets. I would also like to find more time for such valuable projects privately.
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