New experience: First Aid Training!

As every volunteer realizes very fast when they start this experience, European Voluntary Service is about much more than only one project. Since knowledge is never enough and the most important thing in EVS is doing as much (quality) things possible, we take advantage of every opportunity we have to try new experiences.

Last week was time for first aid training with Red Cross. During three hours we had the chance to learn about health and how to act in emergency situations, so that we can be able to react in a positive way if we encounter this type of case during EVS.

The experience was great! We had a very patient trainer, who taught us step by step what to do in different emergencies, such as if someone is choking, unconscious or seriously hurt in a leg or arm.

For every example we would learn first the theory and then we would do it ourselves, what made us really understand how difficult it can be and what we should do to make it easier. We also learned the importance of thinking fast and improvise when we do not have the desired equipment at hand. 

After all, I can say that we are now definitely more prepared to deal with the emergencies we can come across, which is extremely helpful for our volunteer work. I feel now more confident when I am responsible for the children in the school, since I have knowledge of what to do if they get hurt during any sports activity.