Be A Volunteer

I volunteer because it is a change from my normal activities such as school and rowing and work. It is an amazing and empowering feeling to be a part of something so much bigger than myself. I have directly witnessed the powerful impacts this charity can have on the lives of young women in India and cannot think of a better way to dedicate my time that to Born to be Beautiful!
Hannah was given a nail art kit asked to learn how to use it and teach an extension lesson in our pilot class in India in 2011 – she taught eloquently and professionally and inspired the girls to make their own nail art designs!

I am Dovile
I have been as a volunteer at Born to be Beautiful from 2012 until 2015. This charity is amazing, I learned a lot, and become Office Manager in June 2014, but started as a assistant for administration. There is a progression if you are doing well. This charity feels as family, everyone is caring for everybody. I learnt so much, how to become more confident in life but also a office skills which helped me to find the job I wanted at the end of my university course. I will always be in touch with B2bB and help however I can.

Hi, my name is Anna- Elisabeth and I started volunteering at Born to be Beautiful in October 2014. My first task was to think of ways to improve the charities website! This is one of the great characteristics of the charity, every volunteer will immediately be integrated into the weekly activities and you will assigned important tasks from the beginning. I have met inspiring personalities, represented the charity at great events, and have some game-changing material for interviews and for my CV. Potential employers have been very impressed that I put my time and energy into supporting a life changing and focused cause. I highly recommend you experience it yourself!

I am a qualified chartered accountant with 8 years experience in various industries. I joined Born to be Beautiful in March 2015 overseeing the Finance and Accounting department. I enjoy having new experiences, keeping my skills up to date and learning a new area of accounting for charities.

Why I volunteer at Born to be Beautiful?
It is a small charity which allows me to get a deep understanding of the whole operation. I can play an active role in a variety of different departments, like admin, fundraising or helping as a PA, and this helps me develop a range of my skills. Passion to change and break the cycle of poverty is at the forefront of the charity ethos which create a culture of determination to keep growing. The welcoming atmosphere in the office not only supports you but helps you make new friends easily and have fun.

When I volunteered to go to the India Trip in Feb 2015, I was able to see how good manners and patience were the foundation of the beginning of the course. As much as the the young girls were showing absolute eagerness to learn, I was not prepared to witness the slow process of building trust,loyalty,commitment and unity between everyone we were working with. I personally found my open doors with the girls through smiling, laughing and sharing my own personal family photos. My intention before setting out was merely to be a helping hand, and to always be available. To see graduation on the last day the sense of achievement in the girls eyes was so worth every moment!