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Milagros Flores

EDITING FOR CHANGE:

SUPPORTING FAO AS AN ONLINE VOLUNTEER

I’ve always enjoyed volunteering and wanted to share my knowledge in
real-world settings. Becoming an Online Volunteer felt like a meaningful
way to contribute to global sustainable development efforts.

I contributed as a proofreader, ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency
in line with FAO’s style guide. I especially enjoyed immersing myself in
the vocabulary and tone used across the UN system—it was a great 83
opportunity to learn more about FAO's work and the challenges it
addresses.

Through this, I gained deeper insight into food security—how it’s tied
to health, education, dignity and opportunity. It’s something many take
for granted, yet it reflects wider social inequalities. Addressing it means
going to the root causes.

One thing that stood out during my experience was how coordinators
were incredibly supportive throughout the process. It was smooth and
well organized, and I learned not only from the content but also from
the team’s collaborative, purposeful approach.
Milagros Flores is an Online Volunteer from Argentina. [Milagros Flores, 2025]
This role strengthened my editing skills while grounding me in the values
of service, inclusion and cooperation.

Contributing to FAO’s legacy, even in a small way, was a powerful step in
my journey to use communication to support global change.