VIDEO: Municipal Volunteer Festival 2024 – A celebration of volunteers’ dedication and passion.

On December 15, during the Municipal Volunteer Festival 2024, a new chapter was written in the story of those who, through their involvement, transform communities into more united ones. The event was dedicated to recognizing volunteers, coordinators and projects that, through their passion, have changed lives and perspectives.

Petru Grecu, director of the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, spoke about the reason for organizing the festival:

“This festival is the event that unites volunteers in the capital, unites youth organizations and those pillars of volunteering because we aim through this event to appreciate and value the active volunteers in the capital.”

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Each of the winners has managed to demonstrate, through constant involvement and outstanding dedication, that volunteering is a force capable of transforming lives and positively influencing the destinies of those around them.

“For me, this award reflects my involvement not only in the major changes but in every daily step I have taken to contribute to society,” said Covali Ana Covali, 2024 Volunteer of the Year in Education and Training.

“Volunteering for me is a universal field where you do everything and with everyone, it’s something you can’t describe in words but only in deeds.”, said Neamțu Evelina, 2024 volunteer of the year in the social and community field.

Vlada Bordan, a member of Leo Tyras Chisinau, mentioned about the work of the organization in which she is active: “Our structure organizes both charitable activities i.e. we help different needy families or children who are in a more difficult situation, but also ecological activities such as cleaning up parks or natural areas.”

The evening ended with a burst of energy brought by Satoshi, who heated up the atmosphere and turned the end of the event into a memorable moment. Attendees were swept away by the music, singing along with the artist, creating a vibrant connection that will be remembered by all.

The Municipal Volunteer Festival 2024 was a celebration dedicated to those who give their time to bring hope and change where it is needed. The festival atmosphere was vibrant as people socialized and shared stories about the impact of volunteering in their lives.