A SUMMER OF FRIENDSHIP, SERVICE, PURPOSE AND MEANING!
AN INVITATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS THE EXPLORATION OF THE CALL OF SERVICE
Hi we are Keyne and Elise, both 17 years old and studying social care with the aim of becoming social workers. At the beginning of the year we decided to volunteer with Djakonija in our parish of M’scala, assisting people in need. We know that many of our peers are keen to help, but also noticed they often dont know where to start from. We know that we can do so much more and thus through the coordination of parish djakonija (loop.mt) we came up with ‘Supporting New Beginnings’. To increase awareness and invite more people in supporting others. We are still young and figuring out our lives but that doesn’t mean we cant help others figure out theirs. Join us here!
Saturday August 24th
Lejla Sajfija Sta Lucija Parish – a social evening where we can meet and greet djakonija operators, volunteers and professionals who help people in need in our parishes throughout the year. Food and drinks will be served by kcina ta marta and live music will be our entertainment. Apply here loop.mt/sajf
Tuesday 3rd September
Visit Ir-Refettorju tal-Kcina ta Marta in Balzan, an evening kitchen serving nutiricious food to the homeless, the lonely and community members who just come to eat and have a meaningful conversation with our guests.
Wed 11th September
Meeting at M’Scala Parish with Social Work Professionals working in the fields of domestic violence and child protection services. Realities around us that go often unseen but that are most important not to go forgotten.
Wed 18th September
Homeless Run – A night activity together with Social workers where we will go to speak and meet homeless people in spots where they find some safety for the night and offer some food and drink while having a friendly chat.
Tuesday 24th September
A final meeting in this experience discovering community development and djakonija services that reach out to encourage and facilitate community participation, awareness of needs, and services in our parish localities.
APPLY HERE
After this all participants will be invited to help out in freshers week at the main tertiary institutions reaching out to fellow students and inviting them to spend some hours helping parish djakonija support people and families in need.
This summer we would like you to join us at having a look at the work of diaconia, that many in the church carry out amongst people who find themselves in difficult situations. Together we will grow in awareness of the areas of need that we see around us, and also come up with ideas for initiatives and tasks that could continue to strengthen the development of our communities. Together we will have the chance to experience the work of the diaconia while being witnesses of a generation of young people who are aware, motivated and interested in helping those in need!
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