This month we had an Indian volunteer, Joel coming from London for one month mission experience to Don Bosco Kawant. Some years back, Joel belonged to Makarpura Parish but around five years ago, together with his parents he went to London for further studies. Joel shared some of his thoughts before coming to Kawant. First of all, he had two months of summer vacation and thus he had to save some pocket money before coming to India. Now he plans to go back to London and work for one month as a Manager of Pizza Hut to save some pocket money again for his further studies at university. He said that youngsters abroad learn to stand on their own feet once they are 15 years old. They start working in different places like; in pubs, cafeterias, restaurants and also distributing newspapers etc. They do this to earn some pocket money for their studies as well as for personal entertainment.
Joel began his experience by visiting the villages of Kawant taluka in the morning where the village education project was run by the Salesians. Then in the afternoon he used to teach Basic English to the 6th Std. Later on in the evening he used to coach the basketball team of the school. Then again in the evening he used to teach Basic English for 8th Std. Indeed a tiring job yet an enriching experience. The boarders in the end expressed their thanks and gratitude by putting a cultural dance as a farewell gift. Joel promised to be back once again next year. Joel we miss you… do come again!
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