As the end of the year approaches, Jumbo Bosnia and Herzegovina’s mission to spread joy takes on another level. In the framework of social responsibility, the company cooperated with the Down Syndrome Center in Banja Luka through a mentorship program and an in-kind donation.
DSC is active in the city of Banja Luka since 2005. One of their main goals is to break down barriers and prejudices against people with Down Syndrome. The center works to provide integration and employment opportunities for its members. To support DSC’s mission, Jumbo Bosnia and Herzegovina organized a mentorship activity.
Ten members of the Down Syndrome Center coordinated in two groups joined Jumbo employees in the Banja Luka store for one day. Every DSC member was paired with one Jumbo employee as a mentor, who was delighted to teach everyday skills and essentials in the workplace. DSC’s young members learned how to stack products on shelves, work as cashiers, and help in the warehouse – all while socializing with their mentors. Jumbo’s employees provided their full support to ensure the members had a pleasant and comfortable learning experience. As a closing activity, they selected various products such as stationery items, board games, and more, that will serve the therapeutical sessions at DSC, for Jumbo to donate.
The members’ parents expressed their support and gratitude for the realization of this activity. Furthermore, Jumbo customers in Banja Luka also responded with enthusiasm to the initiative.
Mr. Zoran, Director of DSC, said that “the members of DSC who participated in this activity had a great time and left with beautiful memories of Jumbo”.
Jumbo Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of BALFIN Group, is committed to serving not only customers but also the nearby community. As such, the company will continue to take similar initiatives with disadvantaged groups as well as draw attention to these issues in the local community.
