Hi, I’m Céléna, I’m from France, and before joining this project I had just finished my Bachelor’s degree. I decided to take some time to have an experience abroad before continuing my studies. I wanted to discover a new country and culture, learn Italian, meet new people and, above all, get out of my comfort […]

The ESC Team project “RISE II”, funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and run by Associazione Joint in collaboration with Farfalle nella Testa in Bordano, has come to an end! We asked the participants to share their testimonials. Alexandru’s testimonial Hi, my name is Iacob Alexandru, I’m from Romania and I’m 23 years old. […]

The ESC Team project “RISE II”, funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and carried out by Associazione Joint in collaboration with Farfalle nella Testa of Bordano, has come to an end! We asked the participants to share their testimonials. Valentyna’s testimonial Hello! My name is Valentyna Boitsun. I am from Ukraine. I have spent […]

I completed a six-month volunteer at the Walden Institute in Menfi, Sicily, working in a community for minors with penal measures or little kids without families. I chose this opportunity because, as a psychologist, it was the perfect chance to develop my professional skills while working with young people, a field that had always greatly […]

My European Solidarity Corps journey in Menfi, Sicily, has been an experience full of learning, meaningful connections, creativity and unforgettable moments. Coming to Sicily as a volunteer, I was excited to discover a new culture, meet people from different backgrounds and contribute to the local community. What I experienced was much more than I expected. […]

Firstly, I feel so glad to had the opportunity and the chance to experience this volunteering in Italy. I couldn’t imagine a better volunteer experience, so thank you for your trust. When I’m going to start a new project or an adventure I love to have no expectations to surprise and challenge myself. In this […]