On arrival training

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In the opinion of the most experts, the On arrival training is always very impressive for the new volunteers. Probably, many people has already decided to write a few words about this event but I also would like to share my thoughts.
We had three incredibles trainers/formers who were highly prepared for any kind of question or situation. But, why do we need so much this training? For me, firstly, it was a good training because we meet other current volunteers, we get to know a bit their personality, their activities/ project, but it was also good think about our rights and duties or getting to know the organizations that can help us if we have problems during our stay. Of course, there are different types of problems and this training also helps us to be able to distinguish them and to know what could be the appropiate solution. Also, it is very important that we get to know better our personality, abilities, knowledge and aims. As this event brought 18 volunteers (17 in Galicia, 1 in Santander) into contact with each other, our possibilities increased in the blink of an eye. Now, we have a kind of relation between all of us that slowly can include more volunteers. For now we already have some initiatives for hosting people and visiting other cities or towns.
I think that this week was incredible and unforgettable for every participants and it was really helpful for being able to open our mind to our surroundings, to the people or the minor things.

Altogether: It was amazing

One activity in particular

The last activity was to go out of the hotel and to complete some challenges. Some of them were quite difficult and funny at the same time like, for example, trying to change a pen for a Mercedes. Obviously it is something impossible but the most important thing was to communicate with the people and to negociate a little bit. Also we had to make a promotional video about the EVS wich had some very good results. In the followings I will share some videos and photos (as soon as I get them) just to see how productive can be the On arrival training.

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