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From 10th to 14th of October many people from Čadca could wonder, when Thea, Anabelen, Sarah or other volunteers, who worked here during last years, met in Čadca again. Thanks to the support of program "Youth in Action" we had the opportunity to organize training for ex-volunteers and invited them back to Slovakia. So we met to change in return our experience from the job in KERIC, in Čadca, at schools.
From 30th September to 3rd of October, we hosted representatives of Finnish organizations who wanted to get to know as much as possible about our experience with project European voluntary service in KERIC. During these days they visited also our partner organizations KcA in Trenčín and CVČ in Stará Bystrica. Within the recognition of Slovak culture they visited also the open-air museum in Vychylovka. Definitely the main point of the program was to discuss as much as possible and experience the reality of voluntary life. The result of the meeting is that in future we definitely plan to host volunteers from Finland and also we will send there our young people.
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Ahoj! Dovol’te, aby som sa predstavil. Ja som Lucille a mám dvadsat’dva rokov. Som z Británia. Študovala som na univerzite za Edinburgh. I’m originally from Darlington in North-East England. I graduated this summer from Edinburgh University with a degree in German and Philosophy. Four years at university sounds like a long time but time has a habit of flying by without you really noticing and so this summer I found myself at the end of my studies without being sure what to do next. When I heard of EVS I really felt that was something that would suit me. EVS gives you a wonderful chance to live abroad, gain work experience and meet new people – I just wasn’t sure which project to go on. Then I heard of KERIC and the work they were doing. The mixture of close contact with the local community through teaching, participating in various workshops, and working with a thoroughly mixed group of international volunteers really appealed to me. Previously I hadn’t considered moving to Slovakia but the more I found out about the country the more it intrigued me. The opportunity to learn a completely different language was something else that tempted me to this project. So here I am at the beginning of my time at KERIC leading my first English lessons and speaking my first words of Slovak and most importantly looking forward to the adventures this year has in store for me. |
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Ahojte!! Ja sa volam Eva a som z Rakuska. Som dobrovolnička v Kericu. I decided to do EVS because it is a great opportunity to discover a lot about yourself. You find yourself living and working with other volunteers, who have the same motivation to gain new experiences, but at the same time are totally different characters and come from completely different backgrounds. This makes EVS so special to me. Why I chose to come to Slovakia, is an easy question for me, because I was really interested in the project Keric offers. Trying to teach kids, teenagers and adults for the first time is a really exciting challenge. Furthermore I wanted to discover a country I had never been to before. And although Slovakia is a neighbouring country of Austria hardly anyone knows anything about it – so close and similar, and at the same time so different and a totally new world! And so far, I can honestly say, that coming here was a great decision!! Thanks in advance to everyone, who I am sure, is going to make this a wonderful year! |
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| Ahoj, Ako sa mas??? My mother told me that my real name is Raul Garrido, but you can call me, Piki, Manuel Flores, Paiki Zemiak, Peter Kovacik, Paikislav Zemiacovich,Chuan Carlos, or whatever you want, the thing is that i will be here in Cadca per one year, to give you the proper Roack and Rolle...well, Im 81 years old, but I look like little be younger!
Well, Im really happy to be here per this year, so i hope that we will meet arround the city... or in the spanish lessons...
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| Hellooooooo! My name’s Angela, I am 20 and I’m from Italy. What do I like? Eeeeh a lot of things: music, overall. Music everywhere, always, no matter what. And pasta. And pizza. But those have a special place in my heart (obviously). Here, I’m teaching English and Italian in Keric, and during Wednesdays I am in the Korňa’ school, to help out with English lessons. I am here because I didn’t know which university to attend after my high school and because I needed a break from my studies: my sending organization showed me this project and I was like “oh well, why not!”. I’m sure I’ll have a great time here in Čadca (as soon as I manage to pronounce it, that’s it). |  |
| Ahoj! Volam sa Signe. Som 25 rokov. I come from nice and beautiful country called Latvia. I will stay in KERIC for 1 year. Why I choose to be a volunteer in Slovakia, because of the 3 reasons: 1. I love skiing, 2. In Latvia I heard a lot of good things about Keric and people here 3. I wanted to change my life and gain other life experience. 2 days per week I am in Keric where I am teaching english for children (age 4-6). 3 days per week I am in Skalite (small village, approx.17 km from Cadca) at school, where I am helping children in Math and English. First weeks are full of many impressions, but I have to say that they are only good impressions and I already love Slovakia!!!!
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My name is Regina and I am 23 years old. I live with my family in Upper Austria in a small town. In my spare time I love to travel, meet friends, read books and spend time with my pets. I decided to go to Slovakia because I want to learn more about other cultures, gain experience and try new things. Here in Cadca I will help children to learn German. I am also in an other school near by Cadca. The village is called Skalite. There I will help the teachers in German and English classes. I am really curios about my time here in Slovakia. For sure this is going to be one of the best decisions I have ever made ... |
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My name is Nilmar. I’m from Brazil. Since I arrived here I have enjoyed the new people and places. I will give to support in a school in English classes, in Keric I will teach english for children and teenagers of English. Also I’m preparing a workshop about aviation, drums and percussion. I think I will learn much more things and I wish the people who is participate learn much too. For me, living, sharing, getting to know about Slovakia and people from here and different part of the world is a unique and amazing experience |
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