I've been involved in volunteer activities for just over a year.

I believe that in such challenging times, people, especially vulnerable groups, need assistance. For me, volunteering is, above all, a moral duty to myself and to society. From the beginning of my volunteer journey, I realized that I enjoy doing good deeds and helping people.

Currently, volunteering plays a significant role in my life, and even with a busy work schedule, I still find time for it.

By doing good deeds, I feel that even one small person can become part of something big and positive in this world.

My name is Konstantin and I have been volunteering for over a year now. Perhaps I could have started doing this earlier, but before that I was not fully aware of what volunteering really means. It means a lot to me to be able to help in some way during these difficult times. Volunteering helped me get out of a personal crisis. You could say it was like a breath of fresh air for me. At first I thought that my contribution was just a drop in the ocean, but over time I realized that the sea is made up of many such drops and they come together into something powerful. A force that does good deeds and helps others. A long time ago I saw an interesting movie called "Payments Ahead". This tragic story intrigued me with its idea. The premise of the film is that at the lesson the children were given homework - to come up with a system that would help people improve their lives. A little boy came up with a system of helping people, which consisted in doing three good deeds for free for three different people, with one condition: each of these three people must do the same for three other strangers. I can establish a parallel with my feelings. I know that my personal contribution to volunteering will not be in vain. He will find his place in this world and will definitely come in handy for someone.

My name is Lyubov, I started my volunteer journey four years ago. It was then that I first heard about the volunteer center at one of the charity events in Sumy. Having joined the vocal and theater group "Aviv", I began to actively participate in concerts and various volunteer events. This is how my volunteer work began. Subsequently, I learned that there are many different, interesting projects here. I was offered to try myself as a volunteer animator. I liked this lesson very much, I didn’t even expect from myself that volunteering can be so fun, varied and creative. The feeling that there is meaning in life, there is truth that there is something like a soul that requires the creation of something beautiful in the world - this is what encourages me to volunteer. After all, in fact, it's just "unrealistic" that we can make a contribution, really significant, and make this world a better place, improve someone's mood, and therefore health and life, more beautiful! We can influence the world! Add light to it! It also illuminates me from the inside. In my free time, going to play with children is great not only for them, but also for me.

Hello, my name is Pavel Korzh. I became a volunteer because I consider volunteering to be a noble deed, akin to chivalry. For several years, I have been participating in projects at the center that help improve the lives of our wards. It seems fair to me because every member of society should have the opportunity to enjoy its benefits.

At the beginning of my journey, I was involved in distributing humanitarian aid. Later on, I joined projects such as "We Are Together" and "Crisis 2022," within which we provide support to people with serious illnesses and people with disabilities who find themselves in difficult situations, as well as ensuring the socialization of our elderly wards. I see that our efforts help change people's lives for the better, and I feel proud to be part of a large and cohesive team!

Volunteering teaches me to cope with any difficulties, but the only problem is the lack of time. Due to my main job, I cannot participate in center projects as often as I would like. But as soon as I have free time, I go where my like-minded people are waiting for me.

During my time as a volunteer, I have understood the main thing - if you really want to change the world for the better, then nothing is impossible. It's enough to make a plan and make certain efforts. This inspires me to help others and gives me the strength to act!

My name is Artem, and my first volunteer activities began back in my school years. I became more actively involved in volunteering after the start of a full-scale invasion. I enjoy helping people. I find satisfaction in both the act of giving assistance and the gratitude of people, the sparkle in their eyes, and their smiles (even if they are not always thankful, as that happens too).

Moreover, volunteering is a way to meet new and awesome people who willingly share their experiences, and most importantly, it's always interesting and ever-changing.

At the beginning of the war, volunteering took up a significant portion of my free time. Currently, my life includes work, creative endeavors, and some education, and volunteering simply complements this stream of activities.

What does volunteering give me? The first thing that comes to mind is the pleasure of having the opportunity to do good. I'm always delighted to help people. There's also a sense of being a part of a global project.

Hi all! my name is Alexander, I am a person who needs to be asked for help for a long time. If I have the opportunity, I will gladly help. Volunteering has become for me a kind of kindness mantra that helps me feel a little better. After the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, I had more free time, so I began to volunteer more and help others. I am well versed in technology and happy to help set up tablets, laptops and other gadgets. Unloading a car weighing 10 tons is also not a problem for me. Who, if not us, should help each other, especially when we have the time and desire to do so. For me, volunteering is a "karmic high", an opportunity to do good here and now!