Melissa (second from left) with other LHI volunteers in Serres, Greece.
Q: Will you tell us who you are and share a few details about yourself?
A: Melissa, 39, and from the United States. I have a Bachelor’s in Studio Art, a Juris Doctorate, and a Master of Law in International Human Rights.
Q: What is your position at LHI, and what is a typical day at The Refugee Community Center like for you?
A: I am a volunteer in the Female-Friendly Space. A typical day includes setting up for whatever activity we have that day and then helping out when the Center is open to residents. I participate in the activities, sit and chat with the women, and work with the other volunteers to make sure everyone feels welcome.
Melissa in Greece.
Q: What have you learned while working in Serres?
A: The main thing I’ve learned here is the residents we work with are real people who are just like us. The kids cry when they get hurt, the teenagers are particular about how their hair looks, and mothers need adult conversation after being with their children all day. They are more similar to us than they are different.
Thank you for all you do, Melissa!
Click here to learn more about our program and Refugee Community Center in Serres, Greece.