ALICE About me
Motivation motivation
I love caring for people and wanted to make a difference to people’s lives.
The project I worked in ANFFAS Onlus Pordenone, Italy. This is both a residential and day care centre for people with varying physical and mental disabilities.
I thought experience working with disabled people could be useful for my future career.
Hi! My name is Alice. I’m 21 years old. I am from Leeds in the north of England. I have just finished university and am currently looking for a job.
The project
IN ITALY
Free Time I visited many places including tourist places and those I wouldn’t normally visit as a tourist. I made many friends and enjoyed going out for drinks and having dinner parties.
I assisted the workers with the personal care of the disabled people, and then participated in the different activities at the centre, such as ceramics, mosaic or an outing.
Accommodation I was living in an apartment with other volunteers,
... which was within easy reach of both the project and the town. It had two balconies which were perfect in the summer!
What did I learn professionally?
Professionally I learnt how to care for and interact with disabled people, and also learnt how to communicate with people speaking the Italian language.
What did I learn personally?
Personally I learnt about the Italian culture, way of life and language. I also learnt about other cultures from the other volunteers. I am now more confident and independent.