There is a new face at our Footsteps shop and cafe in Cheltenham, Garima has just moved to the UK from India and has already got involved as a volunteer with our charity. I caught up with her via Facebook:
Hello
You have been volunteering in our Footsteps shop in Cheltenham for about 2 weeks now is that right?
Yes, now i am more confident about working there.
How are you enjoying life in Cheltenham so far?
It's goin very fine.. I'm enjoying in volunteer centre
You're originally from India, but which part exactly?
Yes.. Delhi region
Are there any similarities between Gloucestershire and Delhi that you have noticed?
By this time i didn't found yet, but this is very nice place, I love it!
What's your favourite place in Cheltenham? (You don't have to say the Footsteps shop!)
Eating places .. I like most is Gianni's and Nandos and Sudeley castle, but I have visited very few places so far.
I'm sure you will discover more and more as time goes by, where else in the UK or Europe would you like to visit?
all over but, priority is UK
I recommend a visit to Wales, but I am from there, so am biased!
okay accepted.....I would like to go there.... we are planning to Cardiff for a weekend in February.
Great!
Tell me a little bit about the things that interest you.... have you been involved in any work to help others or the environment before?
Yes, in India.. I gave tuition to the students... to help them in their studies, it was like evening classes... for 2 hrs
Like a homework club?
yes..
What do students in India enjoy studying?
Lots, but the reason for those classes was that they belonged to very poor families.. and we provided them with help
with their problems in studies.
I see, it sounds similar to the work our link project in Bangladesh is doing.
What other activities would you like to get involved in while you are in Cheltenham?
Nothing much yet... I'm searching a part time job too... to make myself busy.
Well I wish you good luck with that search, I hope you find some enjoyable and meaningful work!
Thank-you very much for volunteering with us, I hope you continue to enjoy it.
Yes... I love that place too!
Thanks for chatting, see you in the shop soon!
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