Volunteering is the most selfish commitment you can make, because you give everything you have, knowing full well that you’ll get back ten times more in return
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Alejandra
Volunteering is the most selfish commitment you can make, because you give everything you have, knowing full well that you’ll get back ten times more in return
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Alejandra
It is heartening to see that you can always do your bit, even at times like these
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Clara
That morning we spent volunteering at the centre in Barcelona, we helped the children experience and enjoy a real Christmas. But the greatest gift was the one they gave to us
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Pablo
This year, we decided that we would deliver roses to people’s homes and make our business a charitable one
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Luís
Don't think twice and go, you won't regret it
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Cinto
I found out in the talk on my first day at UIC that you could do volunteer work through the university
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Joan
There is no need to speak the same language to understand people filled with the desire to be happy
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José María
Something that involves so little effort for us, causes inexplicable happiness in people who truly do deserve it.
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Edu
I realised how much we can help and learn if we spend some time listening to those who have something to say
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Carla
I was able to realise that it takes very little to make people happy. There is no need to have anything, you can raise a smile simply through some affection and kindness from the people around you
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Leyre
Why not dare to live!
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Alvaro
If I had to highlight one of the many values of this culture, it would be hospitality. Even strangers treated as if we were family.
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Marc
Being a volunteer gives me the chance to enjoy genuine smiles
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Carmen
I realise that we tend to take a lot of things for granted
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Pilar
Volunteering it's about giving oneself to others in the circumstances that God has given us now
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Marc
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Bring food to the collection points
Bring food to
the collection points
“Never, not even in the sales, have I enjoyed buying so much.”
Elena. 3rd-year Business Administration student
Elena took part in last year’s Food Collection Campaign. Not only did she come to UIC Barcelona loaded with chickpeas: she also took home a story to tell. What about you, #what’syourstory?
Bring food to the collection points at UIC Barcelona.
What kind of food?
Chickpeas, beans or lentils in glass jars; canned peaches, pineapple or sardines; cookies, nougat, wafers or polvorones.
When?
15 November to 4 December
Where?
Barcelona Campus
Sant Cugat Campus
If you would like to hand out food to the families from the Raval district who receive assistance from Acció Social Montalegre, join the University Students for Solidarity Service or send an e-mail to usolidaris@uic.es
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Thank you for sharing your story with us and your time with those who need it most.