Karola Polish long Term EVS about on arrival training "On-Arrival Training
was to provide the new EVS volunteers on our right and responsibilities. The
aim was also to give a chance to reflect the idea of the project and introduce
the hosting country. The Training took place in Kobuleti, small town by the
sea. Firstly, we had an introduction session, so we could get to know each
other. In the evening, Shota, one of the organizers threw up a welcoming party.
For the next 3 days we were learning about cultural and social similarities and
difference, non-violent communication, solving problems, challenges that will
occur during our stay and ways to achieve our goals. The participants had many
questions regarding Caucasian lifestyle, culture, right and duties or every-day
life with flatmates and the trainers gave us valuable information or
suggestions. Nurana (Azerbaijan) and Hranush (Armenia) were very experienced in
this field as they also did their EVS in the past. At the end of the On-Arrival
Training we were invited to supra – traditional Georgian feast. We got familiar
with custom of toasts and the role of tamada – a Georgian toastmaster. During
this supra we’re dancing and tasting delicious Georgian dishes and wine.”
Abdou French long Term EVS: “Kobuleti was truly a great experience,
I had the opportunity to meet great people and it's rewarding to hear
other people who are in the same boat (evs) about their experiences and problems
in their hosting organizations. This allowed me to pause and think about my
role and experience here in Georgia as a volunteer. It's like a breath of fresh
air to get away from it all and to have the best of human adventures. Bravo and
thanks to all the people who made this possible, now I have a clearer look at
what I want to do with this experience and I have developed new goals for my
evs: developed a real solid project using my IT club that I’ve just thought of
as a moment of discussion and we learn something but I see that we can really
build something that will remain forever."
Marta Polish long term EVS: "Each new long term
EVS volunteer from GYE have arrival training. This time it was in Kobuleti
for 5 days. We had workshops for all day from 10 to 7 p.m. We learn more about
culture in Caucasus, about EVS and how is to be a volunteer, how to resolve
problem etc. I met other volunteer and
theirs project. I am very impress theirs project and ideas. I am very thankful
for each experience which they share. For me the most important was to
understand that my EVS could be very productive time and It will be great time
to develop myself.”
Mariusz Polish Long term EVS “At the beginning of November together with Aga we had great opportunity
to participate in our midterm meeting. It was organized in Kobuleti, in the
hotel at the seaside. Our conference room had amazing view on sea, so our
sessions were extremely pleasant. The meeting was a great opportunity to meet
other volunteers working right now in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. With
some of them we had on arrival training, some of them were completely new for
us. We spent together 4 days on exchanging our experiences, solving problems,
talking about our future, as well as spending time together, playing games,
having fun, enjoying weather and atmosphere. We also visited Batumi – part of
the group went to the city, part (including me) visited botanical garden, where
we could see huge amount of plants from all over the world and enjoy beautiful
views on the city, coastline and sea. In the last evening we went to restaurant
for traditional supra with huge amount of food and wine. That time was amazing
and gave new power for the rest of our stay here.”
check it out video which made our EVS volunteer during On-arrival Training
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