A series of inspiring volunteer activities brought significant changes in the local community of Doboj South, all thanks to the initiative “Volunteering in the municipality of Doboj South” which was carried out by Sumeja Muratović , a participant of the Learn, Think and Act training . Activities that include educational workshops, humanitarian actions, the establishment of a volunteer section, and work with children and people of the third age, are proof of the strength and importance of how much a young person can contribute to a more pleasant environment for young people.
As the foundation of the activities, a volunteer section was established whose goal was to gather enthusiasts eager to help, advocate and contribute to the community.
Through a set of workshops, volunteers acquired skills that enabled them to be effective in their efforts to change the community they live in into a youth-friendly community. In order to increase awareness of the importance of humanitarian and voluntary work, Sumeja and the young members of the volunteer section launched activities on social networks that enabled the wider community to get involved in the initiative. Also, for those who need help the most, boxes and money boxes for donations of funds have been placed at key locations in the municipality of Doboj Jug.
Thanks to the successfully implemented activities, the volunteer section continued its work, strengthened by the experience and support of the community. Encouraged by this success, Sumeja and members of the volunteer section plan further development and expansion of activities, with the aim of providing help and support where it is most needed, and to improve the position of young people in this local community.
“For me, the local civic initiative represents my first step towards revitalizing my own community in terms of youth involvement. It opens up new ideas to the young people who implement the initiative with me and motivates them to continue at the same pace when the project is finished. Therefore, I can say that I firmly believe that the municipality of Doboj Jug will have many activists in the near future,” said Sumeja.
This initiative is implemented in partnership with the Doboj Jug Youth Association , with mentoring and financial support from the Institute for Youth Development KULT.
Source: mladi.org
