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Jordi Balot

Jordi Balot

Director of the Joan Salvador Gavina Foundation and president of the Catalan Federation of Social Volunteering.

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Volunteering, more important than ever

Volunteers have done a discreet but essential task, making little noise, to keep people from falling deeper into a well of hopelessness and helplessness.

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Social entities are key spaces for detecting and preventing emotional distress in young people, especially in a context marked by the impact of social networks.

Volunteering is a space for growth and development of oneself and society. It is an opportunity to act in solidarity, to contribute to our communities, learn and connect with other people.

In a humanitarian emergency, it is necessary to listen to communities, respect their dignity and trust the organisations that know the territory and work on the ground.