Within the scope of our project 2024-3-TR01-ESC30-SOL-000276733, we successfully carried out our second activity. Together with our participants, we explored the concept of volunteering in depth and discussed the importance of volunteering in the field of sports.
Conscious Volunteering Training
- We emphasized that volunteering is not just about “spending time,” but it is a matter of responsibility and awareness.
- We explored the question, “How can one become a conscious volunteer?” and examined the many ways volunteering contributes to personal growth and societal benefit.
- Participants had the opportunity to better understand the value volunteering adds to the
- This session highlighted that volunteering is not merely an act of service—it is a powerful value that transforms society and develops individuals.
Sports Volunteering Management Training
In our second session, we had the honor of hosting Mr. Şenol Güneş, President of the Youth and Sports Volunteers Association and an esteemed academic.
- He shared with us the fundamental principles of sports volunteering, the roles and responsibilities of volunteers, and the importance of teamwork.
- Through his own experiences, he illustrated how volunteering strengthens solidarity and fosters team spirit.
- This session proved to be both inspiring and guiding for our
- Thanks to these trainings, participants gained new perspectives on volunteering, enhanced their sense of responsibility, and experienced firsthand the unifying power of sports.
INTERSMARTS Platform Activity
We also participated in the #INTERSMARTS platform, supported by the Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA), designed to develop sustainable solutions for challenges faced in tourism.
Our contributions focused on:
- Sustainable infrastructure and resource management
- Pollution and waste management
- Seasonality
- Technology transfer and innovation
We shared problems arising from real experiences, explored best practices implemented in other countries, and developed solutions with the expertise of our volunteers.
These three activities clearly demonstrated that volunteering is not only an individual act but also a tool for societal transformation. Together, we are learning, sharing, and growing.
