Articles about Volunteering
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.
When Jacopo Agostini decided to join the Lo-Ca project through the ESC HumAid programme, he wasn’t looking for comfort. He was looking for reality. After falling in love with India during a previous research trip, he wanted to return — this time not as an observer, but as someone who could contribute to local change.
What ESC volunteering looks like when you live it to the fullest — from podcasts and creative workshops to working with kids and promoting projects across the city. Sára proves that volunteering can be an adventure full of experiences, fun, and personal growth. Want to see what it looks like in real life? This one’s for you.
Volunteering Center Skopje (VCS) is a place where young people come to inspire and be inspired. Lucia, an ESC volunteer, embraced this opportunity, diving into a journey of creativity, culture, and connection. Through her work in media, cultural exchange, and community projects, she left a lasting impact while growing in ways she never imagined.
What’s it like to feel uncertain about your future? How can volunteering change your perspective? Read about one young person’s experience of studying, burnout, and finding purpose through an unforgettable volunteering project in Iceland—gaining friendships, life lessons, and a new outlook along the way.
In this article you will read about:
- Sharon's journey in Kenya
- How this experience deeply changed her
- The importance is to invest in sustainability to change the world
- That everything counts
In this article, we will explore several popular volunteering platforms, examining the unique features of each, alongside the benefits and potential drawbacks. We will also share real-life reviews from volunteers, offering a glimpse into their experiences.
Do you want to be inspired by the story of a young Slovak who combined volunteering, podcasting and workshop facilitation? Lukáš Sabol will guide you through his adventures and show you how you too can find meaning in everyday moments.
