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Wissal spent twelve months volunteering with us in Čadca. She taught English in local schools, ran youth activities, and discovered along the way that she loves teaching — something she had no idea about before she arrived. Read her own account of a year in the Kysuce region, why she picked Slovakia, and the lesson she is taking home with her: nothing has to be perfect.
"8 months. Countless memories. One place that will always feel like home." That's how Sena, our ESC volunteer, said goodbye to Slovakia. If you're wondering what everyday life at KERIC in Čadca actually feels like, her farewell words paint the picture better than we ever could.
What is it really like to spend a year as an ESC volunteer in Slovakia? After 267 days at KERIC in Čadca, David from Romania packed his 30 kg of luggage and said goodbye. His farewell words tell you more about volunteering with us than any infopack ever could.
38 young people from five countries, one week in nature, and one common theme—how to manage stress and recharge their lives. The KERIC team, together with four partner organizations, organized the Erasmus+ youth exchange “More Energy, Less Stress,” which showed that young people can create their own best recipes for well-being—they just need the space to do so.
From June 8 to 14, 2026, Dolný Vadičov became the hub of an international Erasmus+ training program for youth workers. The IN & OUT 4 training welcomed 26 participants from 16 countries—Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Lithuania, Albania, Georgia, Spain, Argentina, Egypt, and Germany.
May 9, 2026 | Čadca, Palárikova Street
The 4th annual DOBROrun is behind us. And it was unforgettable.
Starting in the morning, we welcomed runners, families, volunteers, and supporters to Palárikova Street by the Rybka Fountain—people who came not only to exercise but also to help. What began as a one-time running event has turned into a tradition that more and more people look forward to every year.
On February 9, the library in Čadca turned into a lively space of cultures, languages, and stories. European Solidarity Corps volunteers from KERIC prepared interactive workshops where children could discover new countries, learn simple words and gestures, and experience geography in a playful way.
Lívia shares her European Solidarity Corps experience at Youth for Understanding in Brussels, offering an inside look at office-based volunteering in international relations, professional networking in EU policy spaces, and the realities of building a career through practical experience rather than theory.
We have a short report with photos for you, sent to us by Sebastián, coordinator of the permaculture project in Steyerberg, where we sent our three volunteers: Silvia Ihnačáková, Lenka Haníková, and Ivka Mišíková.
Volunteering with the European Solidarity Corps is about much more than helping out it’s about meeting new people, discovering new places, and learning more about yourself along the way. In this article, Natália shares her ESC experience in Monesiglio, Italy, where art, community life, and cultural exchange turned everyday moments into unforgettable memories.
