Hello, my name is Anait Yermenko. I became a volunteer because I enjoy helping other people. I have always helped my family and loved ones, but at a certain point, I wanted to do something more significant for our society. That's when I joined the volunteering activities of the Nikolaev "Noeck" and started participating in various projects.

Thanks to volunteering, I have become more responsible and creative, as we have to solve a variety of tasks. At the same time, I have gained a lot of new knowledge and skills, become more socially active, and met wonderful people. My life has become more interesting and fulfilling.

During my volunteering experience, I have participated in various projects and initiatives: "Family Volunteering," "Interaction," "Young Volunteer," "Lest We Forget," "Wings of Kindness," and many others. We helped children, elderly people, displaced persons, collected food packages, stationery, clothing, and other necessary items for those in need.

Despite the undeniable benefits of volunteering, there are also certain challenges. Often, we encounter negative psychological factors because we closely interact with our wards and take all their problems to heart. It can be difficult, but when you receive words of gratitude, it feels like you're growing wings behind your back! Any volunteer will confirm that there is nothing more motivating than seeing the happy eyes of the people you've helped! I am grateful to fate for opening the path of volunteering to me!