Berlin volunteers working in Clonmel

The beginning of February and the start of Spring saw the first of our volunteer groups of 2010 from Germany arriving in Ireland. This group is from Berlin and is made up of 4 boys, 2 girls and their two leaders, Claudia and Oliver. These young people are all aged between 15 - 17 years and they are based in Clonmel, where they are staying with local families while volunteering on local conservation and youth projects. They will report back to their high school in Berlin as this project forms part of their work experience and personal development, similar to what Irish young people do in their 'Transition Year'

They are a lovely group and we wish them all the best in Ireland! They've written a short letter to us:

Berlin 2010 group: A photo of a group from Berlin who are volunteering in Clonmel, Ireland. The group is made up of 4 boys, 2 girls and their two leaders, Claudia and Oliver. These young people are all aged between 15 - 17 years and they are based in Clonmel, where they are staying with local families while volunteering on local conservation and youth projects. They will report back to their high school in Berlin as this project forms part of their work experience and personal development, similar to what Irish young people do in their Transition Year.Dear EIL,

we are the first week in Ireland. All our hostfamilies are very nice. The work with Shay is very funny. Ireland is a beautiful country. It´s rainy and cloudy, but it is warmer than in Germany. On Saturday we were in the Mitchelstown Caves, it was warmer inside than outside and it was very dark. After that we went to McDonalds. We look forward to the next three weeks!

yours

Sara, Saskia, Clemens, Okan, Mert and Momcilo.