Category: European Solidarity Corps
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 […]
Sometimes, the best decisions begin with uncertainty. Saying “yes” to this opportunity was one of the best decisions I have ever made… When I arrived in Milan seven months ago, everything was new. A new country, a new language, a new city and a completely different routine. I remember feeling excited, but also nervous. Leaving […]
I really enjoyed my volunteering experience in Lombardy. Living in the heart of a region surrounded by lakes and mountains, with excellent transport links, was a real privilege. There was always a new place to explore, a town to discover or a landscape to admire, which made the experience all the more memorable. One of […]
The ESC Team project “RISE”, funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and carried out by Associazione Joint in collaboration with Cascina EUtopia, has come to an end! We asked the participants to share their testimonials. La testimonianza di Lati When I applied for this volunteering project, I was attracted by the opportunity to discover […]
The ESC Team project “RISE”, funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and carried out by Associazione Joint in collaboration with Cascina EUtopia, has come to an end! We asked the participants to share their testimonials. Alice’s testimonial My name is Alice, I’m 20 years old and I’m from Italy. Last year I finished high […]
My ESC volunteering project at a QR52 youth center in Milan has been the best and most meaningful experience of my life. For over six months, I worked with teenagers in both Italian and English, supporting them with their homework, taking part in sports, educational and creative activities, joining trips, and, recently, spending three unforgettable […]
My ESC volunteering project at Tempo per il Barrio has been one of the most grounding experiences of the past year for me. I was a law student who had spent the last few years studying across different countries because of the war. I came into this project already used to adapting to new places, […]
After seven and a half months, I have already reached the end of this amazing experience, made possible by the community in Massaciuccoli. When I initially applied, I had just finished school and wanted to take a break from studying before going to university. I wanted to use that time to meet new people and […]