In this episode of "Make It Possible: Ukraine Volunteer Heroes Stories," the Kat interviews Daan, a dedicated volunteer from the Netherlands. Daan shares his journey of learning Ukrainian and his experiences volunteering in Ukraine, focusing on teaching and engaging with children. He discusses the challenges he faced, the personal growth he experienced, and the meaningful connections he formed. Daan emphasizes the importance of having a personal connection to Ukraine and encourages others to volunteer. The episode highlights the transformative power of volunteering and its impact on both the volunteers and the communities they serve. * Importance of volunteering in Ukraine during challenging times * Dan's background and motivations for volunteering * Learning the Ukrainian language and its impact on volunteering * Initial experiences and challenges faced when starting to volunteer * Personal growth and transformation through volunteering * The ripple effect of volunteering on communities * Encouragement for prospective volunteers to find their "why" * The significance of personal connections to the cause * Mutual benefits of volunteering for both the volunteer and the community * Call to action for listeners to consider volunteering and support initiatives in Ukraine Timestamps Connection to Ukraine (00:01:53) Learning Ukrainian Language (00:03:09) Dan explains how learning Ukrainian helped him find purpose during a challenging time. 00:04:10) Dan recounts his first interaction with Ukrainians at a market, marking the start of his volunteering journey. Impact of Volunteering (00:05:18) Personal Growth Through Volunteering (00:06:11) Dan shares how learning Ukrainian and volunteering changed his life for the better. Encouragement to Potential Volunteers (00:07:26) Dan encourages others to take the first step towards volunteering for personal fulfillment (00:09:12) Dan expresses his commitment to staying in Ukraine longer to continue his work. Advice for Prospective Volunteers (00:10:29) Dan emphasizes the importance of having a personal connection to Ukraine for effective volunteering. Impact of Volunteer Support (00:12:19) 🖥️Make It Possible Ukraine Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3sxVjVPpzalvk5qjXQ8RoxmtkNI1adk_ 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-possible-ukraine-volunteer-heroes-stories/id1761235557 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fWbn4pGuQC0ikAoD8lfCy Website https://makeitpossibleua.org Donate Paypal https://www.paypal.me/makeitpossibleua