People

«Hello. My name is Ekaterina Labunets. I am 15 years old. I am in the 9th grade of the Theoretical Lyceum «George Călinescu». My favorite activities are reading and spending time with people close and dear to me. I get pleasure when I can learn something new, as well as when I take part in projects that are new to me. The latter quality made me want to try myself as a volunteer. For a long time I was looking for a volunteer center until I saw the publication of a friend about a volunteer action within the framework of the «Good Deeds Day» organized by RVC. After finding out more information, I decided to take part! For a month and a half I have been a volunteer in many of the Center’s projects. The first project in which I took part was «Limba Noastră». I really like it, I enjoy helping other people in learning Romanian. At the same time, I had the opportunity to take part in other projects and actions, such as Healthy Vitamine Box, where together with other volunteers we delivered gifts specially prepared for them to the elderly. I still remember the sincere smiles and great gratitude of these people. I enjoy volunteering and I don’t want to stop. This makes me happy and adds to the desire to make even more joy for the people around me. I want to get as much experience as possible in what I do: supporting the environment, working with children and the elderly. It makes me happy too. » The RVC team, in turn, is pleased to welcome Katya to our large and friendly volunteer family and to help achieve our goals.

A volunteer is a state of mind. The desire to do good, help people and make the world around you a better place. Age, profession in this case are not at all important, because the main thing is a sincere impulse. Today our hero is Albina Borimechkova. Albina is 44 years old. Works as an office manager in a car service company. “For many years I, together with my mother and family, participated in KEDEM’s events. I knew about the activities of the RVC for a long time and took part in one-time actions. I consciously started volunteering this year, decided that I want to devote more time to this. At the moment I am engaged in helping the elderly, being part of the Call-Center project. I am also ready to participate in other projects in this direction, as well as in the framework of the «Origins of Mercy». What motivates you? I would like to give good, to devote time and attention. Volunteering was brought up in me by my mother and I want to continue by my example to bring up a sense of care and responsibility for other people in my children. Of course, in volunteering, you can’t do without funny stories. Once a funny situation happened to us. One granny gave me and the children clothes from her chest. And we had to dress like children from the dungeon every time we met to please her. I am sure that volunteering is important. It is important for our society, for people. It develops a sense of responsibility, educates a person in you — very important qualities in modern society «

My name is Anya Doni and I am a volunteer. My first experience of volunteering was at school, my guys and I made New Year’s cards for children from the orphanage. And if we talk about a larger, serious project, then I took part in a national conference against violence, where, by the way, the idea of ​​a social project created at the Be Do Have summer school was born: «Spune NU Violenței». I was inspired to volunteer by the desire to help children, to do something good for them. At that stage of my life, I could say, it was like wearing pink glasses. Of course, I heard about violence, but it was somehow far from me and was taken more from films, books, and the topics raised at the conference, statistics and frightening facts greatly shocked me. As if I hadn’t expected that people can be so cruel, especially towards children. I am motivated to volunteer most of all by the desire to give — strength, time, my energy, to share my positive, to help those who need it. And get positive emotions in return. This is probably my dope! I believe that positive emotions are the key to a happy life. Speaking about the projects in which I have participated, I immediately remember my sister’s participation in the project «School of life». Masha asked me to give a lecture about sex education among teenagers. I gave this lesson, realized that I liked it, and most importantly, that the children liked the lecture! I also really enjoy working on my project «Spune NU violenței!» — this project is aimed at informing adolescents about different types of violence, as well as learning to recognize and respond to violence. One of the most striking recent events is the presentation of the project to the Summer School Be.Do. Have and obtaining a certificate from KMB. I didn’t expect to receive this certificate at all and, of course, when your work is appreciated, it’s very nice. And the very defense of the project was very exciting for me, I was very worried, because I understood that all responsibility for the project lay with me, and since I did not have a team, I could not take into account some shortcomings.

Hello everyone! My name is Elena, I am 38 years old and I am a volunteer of the Republican Center! Behind me I have two higher educations: journalism and psychology. After them, I worked for a long time in a bank and a leasing company. Today I am working on my own online project on eco-bags. In my free time I dance, paint and meditate. How did I become a part of the Russian Exhibition Center? Two years ago, I organized an event to clean up the capital’s park. Pavel came to the cleaning service, who at that time was a volunteer at the Russian Exhibition Center in the “Clean Chisinau” project, and it was he who introduced me to the Center. For two years I took an active part in the “Clean Chisinau” project, and during the pandemic I decided to join the delivery of packages / products for the elderly. At the Center, I found like-minded people whom I did not find in my environment. I am convinced that making the world a better place is much easier for all together, as a team, than alone. I also really enjoy working with the coordinators of the RVC, they manage to gather and organize everyone, it motivates and inspires. And the girls working there are very cool and perky in themselves. For me, everything that happens in the Center is something absolutely amazing, so I cannot mention any one story.

Good afternoon, my name is Igor Perchun and I am 50 years old. I own my own business, but due to the quarantine, I suspended the work of my enterprise in order to protect my employees. I joined the RVC recently. Having learned about the need to participate in the delivery of humanitarian aid and meals for the elderly, I realized that I could and should help. I deliver meals for the elderly, and also participate in the delivery of humanitarian aid as a driver, and I feel that my help is needed now more than ever. First of all, I like the activity and responsiveness of the coordinators of the Volunteer Center. They seem to work for two, or even three at once. I believe that this kind of adaptation to the conditions is necessary. Help must be provided and if volunteers are able to help people at a distance, it only warms my soul. I believe that the world needs good deeds. I myself was the most active pioneer, and from childhood I remember that the weak and needy need help. That is why now I am trying to make the world a better place and make my own modest contribution to the common good.

Hello. I am escorting elderly single people by phone. Chernova Victoria, 64 years old, worked as an engineer, now retired. I have been at the RVC since November 2019, I learned about the Call Center from Elena Zhilina, an active volunteer in this area, and decided to join, which I am very happy about. In the volunteer movement, I like that, whenever possible, I can help older people, brighten up their loneliness a little, talk about what worries them. They enjoy the calls, the fact that they have someone to talk to about different topics, to discuss questions and problems.

My name is Anastasia. I am 26. I am studying at «UTM» or at the Technical University of Moldova, as a marketer — logistician.

I accidentally found out about RVC. An acquaintance of mine worked as a coordinator at RVC. He invited me to the volunteer center.

— I have been volunteering for 6 months. — — Participated in the delivery of gifts, at master classes, as well as in the «Global Day» and in the action «Bring joy!» — — My main activity is calling the elderly and volunteers.

In volunteering, I see a lot of pleasant and useful things! For example, I have the opportunity to apply my skills and knowledge for good purposes, I meet very interesting people, thereby expanding my horizons, etc.

Elderly people are mostly very lonely … I didn’t have grandparents, but now I have a lot of them! (Happy) I try to support them, to listen. I am always happy when I hear laughter on the other end of the line!

Elderly people are grown-up children. Lovely and at the same time wise! This makes them very interesting to me.

One day, I called an elderly man. By my voice, I mistakenly thought that this was my geography teacher, but it turned out that this interesting lady had worked as a shoemaker for 30 years. Surprisingly, this is hard work, not for a woman! And also, this is a very necessary profession. But often people are not attracted to becoming a master …

Hey! I am 20 years old. I am a student, UTM, Electricity.

I learned about the RVC from a young man who was already an active volunteer for the center. Detachment began in July 2020 — she delivered hot meals to lonely, sedentary elderly.Today she is an active volunteer of the CALL CENTER — she is informing the elderly in Chisinau and the regions about RVC projects and the epidemiological situation in the country, helps with the delivery of food to lonely elderly people and congratulates them on the holidays.

Volunteering attracts her with a variety of stories, destinies of older people. With the usual planned informing of the elderly, I got acquainted with the stories of dozens of heads and grandfathers. Hearing various interesting stories from the elderly is one of the main motivators of her activity. For example, my grandmother, when calling, told about her occupation back in the Soviet Union. About how she was a mechanic, how much this profession fascinated her and how much she misses that time. Such short and insignificant, at first glance, things, but they make Leroux think about her profession, about how important it is to love what you do and truly get carried away with your craft and constantly grow and develop professionally.

Phone: 069131043 E-mail: [email protected]

Work Schedule: Mon — 16:00 — 20:00 Tue — 15:00 — 20:00 Wed — day off Thu — 15:00 — 20:00 Fri — 15:00 — 18:00 Sat — day off Sun- 13:00 — 18:00

Phone: 079006890 E-mail: [email protected]

Work Schedule: Mon — 14:00 — 19:00 Tue — 15:30 — 19:30 Wed — 15:30 — 19:30 Thu — 14:00 — 19:00 Fri — 15:30 — 19:30 Sat — day off

Sun — day off

E-mail: [email protected]

Work Schedule: Mon — Fri — 15:00 — 21:30 Sat, Sun — days off

Artem-studies at the Theoretical Lyceum of N. V. Gogol . He is a prize-winner of many Olympiads . He has been engaged in volunteer activities for more than 5 years . Appreciates the people : the Activity , courage, and responsibility . Life credo- » People ! Burn people’s hearts with your activity !»

My Hobbies are History , political science , books , music and evening conversations.

Alexandra-graduated from the theoretical Lyceum named after Alec Russo. At the moment, he is graduating from the financial and banking College. Holds the position of coordinator of projects aimed at helping children and the environment. Hobbies: travel, books, tattoos, nail art

e-mail: [email protected]

моб: +37369020369

офис: (022) 509646

Hi! My name is Lily, I am developing web design for mobile applications. I am a graphic designer by profession. I love active recreation, Hiking on mountain trails, I love to travel, this inspires me to new projects and their implementation. I also walk my videos sometimes.

I got into RVC thanks to your Facebook page and invitations to participate in events. As soon as I had time, I remembered that I wanted to devote it to helping people together with the team of the volunteer center. I myself have been engaged in volunteer activities for more than 9 years. But I like to do this more in RVC, because here your participation is encouraged, and this moves you forward, motivates you to develop further and, not least, encourages you to invite others. In short, I like the level that is supported here!

I continue to be a volunteer, because to be useful to someone, for me – it is to improve, create, influence, help – it is a continuous chain. I like it when people try to change for the better, or find answers to their questions when they turn to me for help, advice, or request.

If we talk about motivation, it is probably, in a sense, a miracle that happens when the right people find the right people. Have you watched the movie «Stars on earth»? The main character-a boy is forced to endure bullying until he finds the right (knowledgeable and not indifferent) teacher, who finds the reason and correctly explains it and everything falls into place. I’m motivated by meeting people and how we influence each other.

I try to participate in all projects, but the closest, of course, are those related to nature, its preservation, ecology. I also like projects that focus on training and development, both for the younger generation and the elderly.I believe that development is an important process in our life that needs a lot of attention. And projects related to creativity, transformation into the new, because through them people learn to see beauty.

One of the most striking events for me was the photo exhibition «Past Now», with the participation of older people. The shots were represented by their transformation into their best version. Also at the exhibition, everyone could try out innovations in the field of mobile technologies and games. In fact, there was something memorable in every meeting, event, and a lot of love, knowledge, time, and work was invested in each event!

I want to wish the Republican Volunteer Center to become even better! Even more interesting! Create a lot of projects that are important to bring to life!

Thank you, you are great!!!

Hi! My name is Anya Doni and I am a volunteer. My first experience of volunteering was when I was still at school, when my friends and I made Christmas cards for children from an orphanage. And if we talk about a larger, serious project, I took part in the national conference against violence, where, by the way, the idea of a social project created at the Be Do Have summer school was born: «Spune NU Violeneiei».

I started volunteering because I wanted to help children and do something good for them. At that stage of my life, I could almost say I was wearing pink glasses. Of course, I heard about violence, but it was somehow far from me and more was taken from films, books, and the topics raised at the conference, statistics and frightening facts greatly shocked me. As if I didn’t expect people to be so cruel, especially to children.

I am motivated by the desire to give my best to volunteer – my strength, time, energy, share my positive emotions, and help those who need it. And get positive emotions in return. This must be my dope! I believe that positive emotions are the key to a happy life.

Speaking about the projects I participated in, I immediately remember my sister’s participation in the project «School of life». Masha asked me to give a lecture about sex education among teenagers. I spent this lesson, realized that I liked it, and most importantly, that the lecture was liked by the children! I also love working on my project «Spune NU violeneiei!» — this project aims to inform teenagers about different types of violence, as well as training them to recognize and respond to violence correctly.

One of the most striking recent events is the presentation of the project to the Summer school Be.Do. Have and receive a certificate from the KMB. I didn’t expect to get this certificate at all and, of course, when your work is appreciated, it is very pleasant. And the very defense of the project was very exciting for me, I was very worried, because I understood that all responsibility for the project lies with me, and since I did not have a team, I could not take into account some shortcomings.

Volunteering is not free work, as some say, but a process that changes the world for the better, and everyone may not feel it individually, but globally – it is, indeed, so!

I started volunteering on the 1st of August of the previous year. I and my friend were playing computer game and suddenly he said: «I want to do something useful for society.» The next day he came ta RVC, registered and asked me to join him, saying that it’s better than spending summer next to computer.

My first volunteer experience was at action where I was delivering basic household chemicals to older people. And then I continued my volunteer activity! I’ve begun taking part in a project connected with my college’s specialty (I study at College of Building)

It was «School of Repair» project, where I have spent the most time. Besides this one I’ve participated in almost every project except for the ones connected with kids.

The greatest impression was «Volunteer of the Year» Awards Ceremony 2018: staying on the stage I was proud of myself, I’ve had 137 hours of volunteering during 5 months (August-December).

A lot of people are afraid of coming to the Volunteer Center because: 1) it’s difficult 2) I don’t have enough time 3) «I don’t want, what will I do there?». Sincerely, I am not going to persuade people, because this desire should be from the heart. If you want to socialize, help people and be useful for society, come to RVC, I’m sure you are going to like it and won’t regret!

Hey everyone! My name’s Kikioi Alina and I’m a volunteer from RVC!

I’ve become a volunteer due to my classmate. Once he offered me to come with him to the project because his partner couldn’t come, that’s why I’ve agreed. Sincerely, I had no idea even where I was going and why. Only when we started our way I’ve found out that I take part in «School of Repair» project and I should help Vova to fix some stuff. This is how my volunteer story has begun…

I liked to communicate with older people so the next day I’ve come to RVC and registered as a volunteer.

The elderly lady, who we had visited with Vova encouraged me to take this step. She was so happy when we arrived, it was so pleasant to talk with her and the most important thing — we wanted to help her. That was the moment when I felt that I’m needed.

In RVC I like the most that we, who are a young team, have an opportunity to make our ideas real. Also I appreciate the Center’s support, especially the coordinators’ one, who are always ready to help us.

About motivation — everything is simple — I don’t need it! I don’t need a special thought which is going to help me moving forward. I’ve become a volunteer consciously and I dedicate myself to this activity with great pleasure.

In general, I work with children, that is why I take part in projects «New Life of an Item», «School of Life», «Birthday child» and in a new one «Eco-friendly kids edition».

I don’t have a favourite project, because all of them are amazing, but the closest one for me is «New Life of an Item» because it was the first my project, it gave me my first volunteer experience and helped me to meet new people.

The greatest event was Summer School Be.Do.Have. I registered at RVC right after the Summer School had ended, so I had been waiting for a year to go there. When it has finally happened was the happiest person! Be.Do.Have gave me a lot of new knowledge and experience, new friends and pleasant memories.

I’m 17 years old. At the moment I’m not studying anywhere. I may say that my hobbies are learning English and doing sports. Moreover I enjoy philosophy and psychology.

About volunteering I’ve found out from my classmate but couldn’t decide to come to the Volunteer Center for a long time, because my free time was very limited. In February I’ve finally got this opportunity and I’ve decided to spend my free time with benefit. I like the possibilities which Volunteer Center provides. In addition to help people, I can develop my personality: gain new knowledge and communicate with interesting people. It is very valuable for me.

I take part in most of Center’s projects, but the most I enjoy the ones related to elderly. Communication with older people is a real pleasure for me.

Volunteering gives me invaluable experience and awesome memories. It has completely changed my life. I’ve become a different person, gained new knowledge and started to understand people better. I’m motivated by the fact that I may be useful for society and at the same time develop as an individual.

I’d like to wish volunteers not to lose faith in your favourite activity, but to improve yourself, to put your heart into the things you do, and to launch «The Boomerang of Good» which is going to return if you do it from your heart.

My name is Eсaterina Kalinkina. I am 16 years old. I study at the IT Technical School (CEITI). I speak two foreign languages: French and English.

I enjoy volunteering because I like doing good deeds and helping others!

I cannot say that a certain RVC project is my favorite because all of them are great and necessary, each in its own way. I volunteer in Give a Smile, SunRise, and Sources of Mercy projects.

RVC is a large and unite family where I feel really good. People here are always ready to help each other, are nice and friendly. It is a great pleasure to work with them!

Volunteer activities bring me positive emotions and motivate me to encourage others to help each other, especially, those in need.

My name is Sasha Chubatyuk. I am 29 years old. I am a University student and a volunteer.

My first volunteer experience was last year in April, on Good Deeds Day. I like helping people in various ways.

I volunteer in the Repair School and in the Sources of Mercy projects. I care for the elderly, go shopping with them and help them within the framework of different community service projects.

I am driven by the idea that I do good deeds, help people meet their needs, and this motivates me to continue volunteering.

When I think of the benefits my volunteer activities bring to these people, I feel motivated to go on, of course, together with other volunteers, whom I wish success, strength, and inspiration!

Hello everyone My name is Yanaki Ilona, I am 17 years old and I am a volunteer!

I study at the Lyceum «Olymp», and I also study English. I love languages, and would like to know a few) My Hobbies are music, reading, and psychology.

I first came to the RVC at the age of 15, I was inspired by projects, friendly atmosphere and volunteering itself, so since June 2018, I started volunteering and helping people!

We have a lot of cool, unusual, interesting projects, most of all I like the ideas of projects: «Creation Space “ — which is aimed at developing public speaking skills, gaining self-confidence, as well as the” happy women’s Club», where women are made happy, hold interesting and useful lectures, introduce them to various specialists who can help them with practical advice. It’s great, isn’t it?.

     But my favorite project is, of course, #Myself!)

The project » Myself» works with children, teaches them how to behave in different situations, safety! I take an active part in this project and get a lot of pleasure from working with children! I also participate in projects: «Do good»; «Creation space»; Yasam; Shabbat NES, Birthday Day.

I would like to wish the volunteers inspiration, strength, and success in all their endeavors!

This year, she has attended a number of workshops for volunteer coordinators, and has already managed to apply the knowledge she gained. She attended Be.Do.Have Summer School and launched a project called Happy Women’s Club which has become very popular. She also attended a very interesting workathon in Mykolaiv, Ukraine (a 3-day workshop at which volunteers solve different social problems in a very short period of time).

She is very enthusiastic about such a great experience, about working in such a wonderful team and all the good deeds she has managed to do for the past year.

Now, Marina needs a new portion of inspiration for new projects!

My name is Vika, I study at the theoretical Lyceum im. Natalia Dadiani. In my free time, I like to listen to music, read, dance and play sports. I came to the volunteer center thanks to my friends, to whom I am very grateful. I got into RVC 4 months ago and already realized how wonderful it is to do good. My friends-volunteers, kind and friendly coordinators became my second family. It’s nice to come back here again and again every day!

In my volunteer work, I am motivated by the smiles of the people I help. Most often, these are elderly people who live alone. That’s why bringing them joy is very valuable to me. I participate in the projects » Shabbat at home «(I meet Shabbat with elderly Jews) and «repair School» (I do small household repairs in the homes of grandparents).

I want to wish new volunteers not to be afraid of anything and come to the volunteer center to realize themselves and do good!

I study in Lyceum “Ion și Doina Aldea-Teodorovici”. My Hobbies are very different: I like to walk with friends, listen to music, dance, and my favorite activity is drawing. In the future, I want to become an architect.

In addition to this, I decided to become a volunteer. I have always been interested in the problems that society faces. I also adhere to the principle: «One good thing is better than a thousand good words.»

I have been volunteering for more than a year and have never regretted my choice. My impression after the first volunteer action was: «I Want more!» For me, volunteering is a sea of beautiful emotions and the joy of helping someone. I am happy when I help other people and see their smiles.

RVC is not only a volunteer organization, but also very good friends, a large and wonderful team. Most of all, I like projects related to children and ecology. I participate in the project «give a smile». The guys and I go to the V. Ignatenko hospital every Saturday. Communication with children brings me a great mood for the whole day and an unforgettable experience. In addition, this year I am taking part in the creation of a new project «Erasing borders». For launching this project, I was awarded the «Volunteer of the year» award in the «Volunteer coordinator» category.

I wish my friends-volunteers more strength and inspiration for good deeds, and future volunteers — success in their volunteer activities! Become a volunteer and your life will stop seeming boring!