Volunteers need to have the willingness to listen to and interact with pupils with special needs, and to learn to support them in reaching their individual goals and needs. The ability to work in a team and support the professional staff in everyday tasks is also essential.

Patience is an important virtue when working with pupils, but also when working in a foreign language.

Volunteers should also be positive and adaptable in all kinds of situations – this is important not only at work, but also in learning to live in a foreign country.