I am Michael (will be 18 years old on arrival), I have four older siblings but am the only one living with my parents. I am passionate about sports like skating, running, swimming, climbing, and recently playing handball. I like spending time with friends and try to help out where I can. Being kind is important to me, it’s a value I learnt by growing up in a middle-class Christian household. Being part of the local skateboarding community has allowed me to be around people from varied social backgrounds and gave me the opportunity to get to know different people and understand their perspectives.
The Scout Movement engages people to help and support others and better the environment around them. I really think that a difference can be made this way and that is something I could learn from. The way children and teenagers are shown how to lead their life in the future and setting them up for success through the Scouting method is something that I find admirable and want to be a part of. I enjoy being outdoors and I´m quite familiar and comfortable with it so I’m looking forward to being able to take part in hikes or being in nature in general. I’m looking forward to learning many new things and collecting unforgettable memories during my voluntary service.