The perks of volunteering in Kwidzyn

The reasons people volunteer are many and will vary person to person. What we do know is that when you find the right fit, you’ll enrich the lives of others and your life in return. In Akwedukt we believe in the full experience which includes giving, learning and having fun, this experience we want to deliver to all of our volunteers, that’s why we made this list for you, 7 reasons why you should volunteer in Kwidzyn:

Reason 1: You will be a member of an international squad

Because Akwedukt is an international NGO with many years of experience in this field, we managed to get funds for more than 20 volunteers from all over the world, and each year we have new ones and new countries, which means you will make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills with this festival of cultures!

Reason 2: You will fall in love with the nature

Kwidzyn is surrounded by some beautiful forests where you will enjoy the different seasons.

And each forest has its own nature and own activities every season, as you can go to collect berries in the spring and return home with a full basket of mushrooms in Autumn.

Reason 3: Kwidzyn welcome newcomers

The local community of Kwidzyn has been used to welcome a big number of volunteers since 2015, as the locals believe that the volunteers are an important part of the community, and you can see this in the cultural gatherings where the volunteers present their countries and cultures in the presence of the local people of Kwidzyn.

Reason 4: Diverse weather and ecosystem

In Kwidzyn you get to experience a little bit of everything, the hot summer, the cold winter, the cozy Autumn and the colorful Spring.

Reason 5: Sports and physical activities

In Kwidzyn you will find many fields to practise your favorite sport with free entrance.

Reason 6: Reasonable cost of living

One of the best things about living in Kwidzyn is the relatively low cost of living compared to the big cities.

Reason 7: Kwidzyn is a town but…

Although it’s a small town it has all you can ask for, Kwidzyn is safe and very clean, it has a cinema, restaurants, gym, a mall and even a castle to visit and take nice photos.

By: Heba Shahin