Marta’s Meet the Volunteer

Meet the Vounteer - Marta

We would like to introduce you to Marta Padysz, Zharity's new Visual Art Coordinator!

I'm from Poland and before settling in Switzerland I lived also in London and Dublin for a couple of years.

"Love to travel, love to create" became the essence of my life.

It's hard to say what was the first or which triggers which. Those two seem to be good companions for each other and there is no reason to stop mixing them.

Before I began my visual and photographic profession, I worked in the Digital Marketing Communication field. This is where I learnt the importance of branding and communicating a brand's message to reap the business rewards. Fast forward a couple of years later, my inspiration to create art through the camera became my fundamental purpose. Deeply passionate about visual art, I became fascinated with capturing moments, and more importantly, providing a different perspective on the simplest of things.

What personal experiences drew you to charity work?

I believe in small, everday actions. So far I've been involved in events such as owl heritage protection or book festivals back in Poland. Both experiences brought me back to fundamental values such as listening to and hearing those more vulnerable.

And it's true that charity organizations are filled with passion and good will. This combination is enough for me to jump in and get involved.

How did you get involved in Zharity?

I've been following the Zharity activities for quite some time. It's been a pleasure to see how donations can be raised through fun activities. When I saw a position opened for visual part I didn't hesitate to apply.

Now when I'm in and after meeting other Zharity team members, I know that it all makes sense because of the inner energy of the organization.

I'm happy to support Zharity with my creative and strategic skills.

What projects are you working on right now?

I'm working now on an annual communication strategy with the Social Media team.

I also support a mindfulness month and a series of yoga classes.

Meet our Volunteers: Marta Padysz