Péter Dolmanyos

During the COIL sessions on Volunteerism we asked participating students to provide brief inspirational speeches in connection with what they felt was close to their understanding of the concept itself. Students provided a wealth of great and touching responses in part by presenting their speeches and in part by sharing their ideas in the chat box of the platform used. Here is a number of contributions that reveal the maturity and seriousness of students with which they not only demonstrate their understanding of the issue but give us hope for the future as their dedication proves. 

Ladies and gentlemen, 

volunteerism isn't just about helping others. Volunteerism is more than just giving time and effort. It's about giving love and hope to the ones who cannot provide that for themselves. Volunteerism is the step towards a change, It's a life changing move. Imagine a world where everyone takes that one step. Think of the wonderful world where everyone offers a unique skill of theirs, whether it's helping an old lady, painting a picture full of colourful flowers for a young child or simply offering a smile. Together, we can make the world a better place. Be the reason why someone smiles today. 

Nella Rašiová 

Volunteering isn't just about giving; it's about connecting, restoring hope, and building a bond with people around you. Imagine the impact of sharing a meal, donating clothes, or simply offering a smile and a few kind words. When we reach out to help, we remind people that they're seen, valued, and not alone. Together, we can create a community full of compassion that strengthens us all. Volunteering is a powerful way to change lives – including your own.

Dorota Bednárová and Natalia Freus

My dear classmates,
I am sure we can all agree that it is always a tragedy when a child loses those who are closest to them. We know how precious our family members are to us and would not know what to do without them. I certainly do not.  And because we are blessed with such close relationships, it's our responsibility to share a little bit of this happiness with those less fortunate ones. It doesn't take a lot to brighten up a day for a child and it is something we as students can do so easily. So please join me in this program for the children's home in this town to spread at least a bit of happiness to those who did not deserve to go through such a tragedy.

Anna Redajová

How much fun it is to play outside in clean parks, swim in clear beaches, or hike up beautiful mountains! Doesn't that sound amazing? But to keep our parks and beaches nice and clean, our nature needs a little help from heroes like you. By picking up litter, planting trees, or caring for the parks, each of you can be a hero for Algeria's nature. Picture yourself helping a tiny tree grow into a big, tall one—how cool would that be? So, let's team up and show our love for our beautiful Algeria. Grab a friend, join us, and let's make our country shine even brighter!

Meriem Harkat

Imagine a world where there is trash everywhere, most species are extinct, natural disasters are happening everywhere, and on top of that you are barely able to breathe. This is what the world will be like if we don´t change our habits, but not to lose hope we still have time to prevent such a future. If everyone makes one small change at a time we would be able to improve this future greatly. For example, separating can save millions if not billions of animals that is just one thing to imagine if we do more.

Šimon Mitaš and Katarina Malatinová

I would like to present an issue, one very close to many young people.

We live in a world where social media often paints a perfect picture of life but behind those screens many of us struggle with anxiety, depression and self-doubt.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet so many people suffer in silence.

 As young people we face unique challenges and pressures that can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Taking care of our minds is vital for our overall well-being.

Many adults nowadays like to call this an issue of our generation, but it is not only that, but we can also see mental fights being fought across the centuries together with the question of where we belong.

Volunteering for those around you starts as a simple action, so don’t be afraid to speak up for people in your community and those close to you who may struggle to let their voice be heard and their fights seen.

Let’s create an environment where we can share our struggles without fear of judgment.

Nella Drobčová, Luci Sadloňová, Zsóka Sándor