Caritas Youth
Heart-warming encounters between Caritas volunteers:
José and María
Being a volunteer
José María: Being a volunteer means stepping outside of yourself, cultivating empathy and understanding. Society isn’t aware of all the help that’s needed and that we can give. María: I wasn’t aware of all that I could give. What could I possibly contribute, me, who’s only 19? And unexpectedly, they’ve taught me how to listen.
Samuel and José
Giving oneself to others
Samuel. It’s the least we can ask of our generation – considering our many advantages. José. Life close to social exclusion is very hard. You can’t imagine how hard it is until you listen to them. And the beauty of seeing when you acknowledge their dignity that they are capable of overcoming the difficulties they face.
Rodrigo and Lorea
Committed young people
Rodrigo. For me, a hug is more than a physical gesture; it’s feeling embraced. And that’s what we do: we dedicate time to them, you’re with them, and they feel hugged. Lorea. When you see children who are in difficult situations and who can have camps like this, where they can be children, forget their circumstances for a while, and leave happy after hugging you, it’s much more rewarding than any words I could say. |
María and Iria
Feeling heard
Maria. . We’re young, and they see us as someone they can trust and talk to openly. Iria. Here in Pamplona, on the next street over, there are children who need your help, who need a stable role model they can turn to in times of need. Where better?
