{"id":395,"date":"2026-04-23T12:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edaruluinatty.com\/project\/dar-si-daruire\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T09:33:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T09:33:30","slug":"dar-si-daruire","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/edaruluinatty.com\/en\/project\/dar-si-daruire\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift and Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"

The training and team-building gathering of the volunteers of the \"E DARul lui Natty\" Association, held in Co\u0219na under the fitting name \"Together We Matter\".<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In a world where everything seems more and more rushed and at times without reference points, there are people who choose to slow down and invest in what truly matters: in people, in relationships, and in doing good. This is how the training and team-building gathering of the volunteers of the \"E DARul lui Natty\"<\/strong> Association came to be \u2014 held in Co\u0219na<\/strong>, under the fitting name \"Together We Matter\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event was not just a simple gathering, but an authentic experience of personal development, volunteer training, and team-building, built around an essential question: what does it mean to be a volunteer today?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does volunteering mean in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the volunteers of \"E DARul lui Natty\"<\/strong>, the answer did not come from theory, but from involvement. In a context where trust and values sometimes seem unstable, these young people and teenagers chose to remain anchored in what is truly real \u2014 namely the desire to help, to serve, and to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each volunteer found their place in the team according to their abilities, but especially according to their willingness to contribute. This gathering was a reaffirmation of the fact that volunteering means involvement, responsibility, and courage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team-building for volunteers \u2014 more than just activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main purpose of the gathering in Co\u0219na was the training of the volunteers and the development of the relationships between them. But beyond the organizational goals, the event became a space of real connection. We prepared for the participants group activities that encouraged collaboration, moments of reflection and gratitude, and not least, open discussions in a friendly setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A moment with strong emotional impact was the mutual appreciation exercise<\/strong>, in which each volunteer wrote a message for another person. It is a simple gesture, but it strengthened trust and the sense of belonging within our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Practical workshops for the development of volunteers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An important element of the \"Together We Matter\"<\/strong> event was the educational component. We prepared hands-on workshops for the volunteers, designed to help them in their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with children \u2014 empathy and authenticity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Together with the invited trainer, Lidia Bisericaru<\/strong>, the participants learned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • how to respond to difficult questions from children;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • how to use play as a method of learning;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • how to adapt communication based on age and context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Marketing for NGOs \u2014 how the message reaches people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The workshop was led by Marian Moscaliuc<\/strong>, who brought clarity in the area of communication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • promotion strategies for non-profit organizations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • the importance of being present on social media;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • the role of simple conversations in spreading the word about projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      These sessions contributed to the development of the volunteers' skills and to growing the impact of future projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Why do events like these matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Gatherings like \"Together We Matter\"<\/strong> are more than just team-building activities. They are essential for creating a united team, for keeping the volunteers motivated to stay involved, for personal and spiritual development, and not least, for growing the social impact of the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      One team. One purpose. One community.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The \"E DARul lui Natty\"<\/strong> Association seeks to reach into the hearts of people not only through material help, but also through encouragement, empathy, and authentic presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The \"Together We Matter\"<\/strong> event was the proof that when people come together with the same purpose, something truly valuable is created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Because, beyond projects and plans, one simple truth remains: together, we matter more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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