Mel's Volunteering Adventures

Volunteering: A Work of Heart

  • Rest Day / Buon San Valentino

    Mr T took a day off skiing and we visited the Tre Clime Natural Park. The Park is a Unesco World Heritage Site. When the weather is good you can see the three peaks and have a 360-degree view of the mountains. Unfortunately the weather was not in our favour but we had a lovely… Read more

  • I think this morning was a first for me. A 4am alarm call and a bus journey at 5am. It was still dark when I arrived in Cortina navigating my way to a new venue. What did we used to do without Google Maps. Curling, Stoats & New Friends A new venue, a new sport… Read more

  • Women’s Super G Day! Delayed start due to the weather, too much cloud for the emergency helicopters to land. Back to the mosh-ski pit keeping the spectators updated with start times. New challenge ! ‘ Try and persuade spectators not to smoke and vape in the mosh-ski pit! ‘. Getting used to going part way… Read more

  • Have you ever watched Ski Sunday from the comfort of your sofa and admired the skill, talent and craziness of the athletes? Maybe you’ve noticed the international crowd ring their cowbells and cheer. Today I got a whole new perspective of a Ski Race. Ever wondered how you get thousands of people up and down… Read more

  • Time to GO!

    After a long wait, the day has finally arrived! One hundred and thirty thousand volunteer applicants. eighteen thousand volunteers chosen. All packed, nails done and ready to go. An early start with Mr T (ready for a skiing holiday) it’s off to Stanstead to fly to Venice. Arrivato in Italia Great flight, landed 20 mins… Read more