Chiara Munzel

Chiara

Hi I'm Chiara Munzel. I'm 16 and I've been a rec program vollie now for just over 2 years. I found out about Interchange through my sister Freya, who also volunteers.

When I'm not studying or volunteering I like hanging out with my friends, going to the movies, going to the beach or just chilling - the usual sort of thing. There are so many things I love about being a vollie. I have made so many friends, overcome so many fears and tried heaps of new things. It has been lovely to meet all these people who are so different, to see us all come together and do something we all love.

How has Volunteering affected my outlook on life? I take more risks, I'm happy to give anything a go and I've learnt that I am capable of far more than I previously thought. Volunteering with kids with disabilities has helped me work out that I want be to a speech therapist - I'm already working with kids with communication difficulties, so I'm getting lots of experience for my chosen career.

There have been lots of memorable experiences but one camp memory that has really stayed with me is of a girl who I first met on family camp in March this year. Then she wasn’t able to stand at all. And now she can walk ! These kids are incredible.

Why do I think other people should volunteer for Interchange? Well, it is an awesome experience and you get to try new things.

Final Words: Volunteer now become a part of our community.