Liselle sourced a volunteering opportunity with YWAM in Aruba and successfully applied for funding to help towards the costs. Read part one of her experience below.
I feel extremely privileged to have had the incredible opportunity to volunteer for four weeks this summer on this small, 20-mile-long Caribbean Island. Unlike much of the Caribbean, which experiences humid tropical climates, Aruba has dry climate with an arid xeric landscape.
I approached the process of securing my placement by first reflecting on my personal interests and identifying organisations that provide therapeutic support to young people. Rather than focusing on a specific country, my primary consideration was the mission and values of the organisations. After conducting research, I reached out to five different branches by sending tailored emails to each one. I had 2 interviews and then submitted a proposal for a therapeutic creative intervention.