Workshop “Youth teaching youth: Why be a volunteer?”

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On Saturday, February 10, in Nautica (within the Cultural Center “Nikola Djurkovic”) a workshop titled “Youth teaching Youth: Why Be a Volunteer?” was held. Present at the gathering where youth lecturers from NGO Our action, as well as Katarina Vukacinovic in front of the Youth Club Budva / Youth Office Budva, and Ana Asanin in front of the Youth Club Tivat. The attendees were the pupil of grade school “Savo Ilic” and “Ivo Vizin”, Kotor high school, representatives of the Office for the Prevention of Drug Addiction Kotor, the Budva 2020 Foundation, and of course we are always glad to have with us Mr. Ilko Markovic in front of Red Cross Kotor. After the presentation, there was discussion and socializing in order to activate new volunteers and exchange ideas between municipalities.

The workshop is the first in a series of planned educational and volunteer activities for young people within the project “Education and activism for a beautiful city and a better future”. The sponsor of the project is Municipality of Kotor, and the project holder is NGO “Our Action”, which has been engaged in civic activism and volunteerism with a focus on young people since 2012.

Immediately the following day, youth volunteers (old and new members) took part in the organization of carnival activities, and held a stand for face art at the entrance gate of the old town.

As a sign of gratitude for the excellent support of the NGO “Our action” by the Cultural center “Nikola Djurkovic”, the youth also finished the new small open-air library and donated it to the municipality for further use.

 

Volunteer support for “Udruzenju ljubitelja Gorice

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On Sunday, 28th of January NGO Our action supported the “Udruženja ljubitelja Gorice i prirode” in the realization of their first activity in 2018, on mount Gorica in Podgorica, where the 1st “Mediterranean garden” is planned. Our team showed up in larger numbers to assist in clearing the location of debris, branches and other items. As always, it is our great pleasure to work with this organization, and assist other NGO’s and organization in the actualizations of project for the betterment of local communities.

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UpShift project “For a more beautiful Vranjine” – part two

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The second part of the project “For a more beautiful Vranjine” was realized on Saturday, January 27th. The project is funded thru the UpShift project call, by the very efficient team comprised of Jana Raicevic, Isabella Pobric, Petar Raicevic and Lazar Marovic. The following tasks where competed:

1. Cementing of the basketball stand, as well as installation of boards and basket rims

2. Cleaning of debris brought on by recent higher water levels

3. Marking and painting of the sport field lines

4. Repairing of the large fence surrounding the sports terrain

5. Paining of the benches we had made for the location during the previous activity

6. Marking of the hiking trail from the Vranjine monastery to the top of the

With this the young UpShift team wishes to give its gratitude to the help of all the volunteers of NGO Our action that helped today, as well as the Mountaineering team “Komovi” who marked the trail. Additionally, thanks are extended to the basketball team Golubovci who where send by the municipality to assist with the basketball hoops and terrain completion.

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Volunteer support for the Kotor winter carnival

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NGO Our action was called upon to once again provide volunteer assistance in the organization of the traditional Kotor winter carnival.

20 volunteers are needed on the 11th of February for assistance in a variety of jobs and elements to support the event realization to this very important happening in our city.

The organizer of the carnival is the Cultural center “Nikola Djurkovic”, and co-organizer is the Tourist organization Kotor, under the sponsorship of the Municipality of Kotor.

 

Workshop “My CV and my right move”

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On Sunday, the 21st of January the third in a row of workshop was held at the Youth development center in Podgorica on the subject of “My CV and my right move”. The workshop focused on CV/biography writing, followed by carrier counseling and carrier choices, preparation for job searches as well as other elements needed to get hired, from the viewpoint of the employer. Additionally, we talked about the need for a CV/biography for applying for grants, contests, and other opportunities for youth. Youth coordinators from our NGO assisted new members in the CV writing process.

Worshop “My 1st CV and my 1st right move”

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On Sunday at 18:00, in the Youth Development center Bastion (across from the railroad station) in Podgorica, our third workshop on the subject of “My 1st CV and my 1st right move” will be held for high school and university students, and other interested citizens. The workshop will focus on CV/resume writing, followed by carrier advice and discussion on choices, preparation for job search and what elements are important from the standpoint of employer. RSVP in time via out fb page or our mail address nasaakcija@gmail.com since space is limited. As all good student do, bring pencil and paper. Bringing your own laptops would be preferred if available.

Educational visit to the Cijevna river canyon

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One of the priorities of NGO Our action is educating our volunteers about the natural heritage and beauty of our homeland, as well as educating regarding freedom of movement and youth mobility. On Sunday, 14th of January we to took the opportunity to travel by car and bike to the Ciievna canyon, and show our new members from Podgorica and Budva the beautiful Niagara falls.

 

Jelena lost her life, and we our conscience!!! #RockBottom #DnoDna

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Youth from all across Montenegro showed their dissatisfaction and shock regarding the sudden death of the toddler Jelena due to the slow and irresponsible social services and institutions that are not assisting the ever growing number of families that live in poverty. These type of tragedies especially because of mistakes are unacceptable in a country that calls itself a democracy.

Meeting for parents and friends of NGO Our action

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On Friday, the 15th of December, in the Youth center in Podgorica, by the request of youth members, the first meeting for parents and friends of NGO Our action was held.  Youth speakers chose their activities to present with a complete retrospective of our achievements, completed projects and all that was learned in 2017.  Following this our director Patricia Pobric presented plans and strategies for 2018.  After the official part of the evening, all present where able to enjoy food prepared by youth.

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Green zone for kids and retiree

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NGO Our Action with its youth volunteers provided the support to the project “Green zone for kids and seniors”.  We added to the activity our handmade recycled furniture  – wooden benches as well as our supplies of tire figures (Minion, a well,  flower pots), and helped with the heavy physical work.

Using this opportunity we also took pictures, set up and opened the eight small library on open in Montenegro. This was a truly excellent initiative of the tenants under the leadership of Ana Ponos. Congratulations to all.  We are glad to be able to jump in and help in this community on the boulevard of Ivana Crnojevica in Podgorica. You can wisit our facebook page here and there you can find more images and report from montenegro local tv station here.