Ana Caterina Barreto (Portugal)

Frivillegsentralen i Fjaler-98-NO-72
September 2003 - September 2004

Why are you a volunteer?

I ve chosen the EVS programme because I was willing to experience a new way of life in a different country increasing may self awareness and knowledge.

Why did you choose Norway?

The project seemed to me to be a very good one providing me freedom to chose my activities and work schedule.

What do you do?

I work with the local vets in their daily practice, I work with disabled people, with refugees from Afghanistan, with children, I learn norwegian, and I hope soon be working with people with mental problems.

What is bad about being a volunteer?

Sometimes the feeling of being isolated.

Three typical norwegian things?

Ski, Lotto, swing

What was your first phrase?

Maybe vær så god

Your best norwegian experience?

Every time I go walking in the mountains. I enjoyed the Kayakk course very much.

Your favorite norwegian food?

Fiskesuppe

If you had optional things to do, what would you do?

Travel more around the country, taking part of more cultural activities, especially in Bergen, travel in the whale hunting boats.

The most important phrases in your job:

Freedom of choice, availability and wish