Xavier Guesdon (France)

Red Cross Nordic United World College Leirskule , Flekke, Fjaler
Email: guesdon.xavier@caramail.fr

Why are you a volunteer?

Because I wanted to travel and discover different cultures and practice a good activity

Why did you choose Norway?

I have not chosen this country in priority, because I think all country in Europe is interesting.

I have chosen the project, but I knew that this country is interesting for the nature and to practice the outdoor life, that I like!

 

What do you do?

I teach (and I learn!) some outdoor activity for kids aged 11-13.

What is bad about being a volunteer?

Sometimes is not easy to describe and give a answer about our position when the people (family, friend…) ask you why you are volunteers.

Three typical norwegian things?

•  Outdoor life

•  Extraordinary landscape

•  Rain and Green

What was your first phrase?

In Norsk : Tusen tack!

Your best norwegian experience?

Paddle in a nice Island (Bulandet), with a good condition, others volunteers and local population.

Your favorite norwegian food?

•  Fish soup in the cabin at Bulandet

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

•  Travel more in this country

•  Meet the local population

•  Perfect my English and learn Norwegian language

The most important phrases in your job:

•  God dag!

•  Are you ready?

•  Have a fun!