Manan’s voyage from European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering on a Croatian island to shipyard adventures is a testament to human exploration and resilience. Alongside two international comrades, they revived an old wooden boat, honing their skills and enduring harsh weather. Their travels took them across Croatia, and they shared their maritime tale with students in…
Read MoreThe “Vitamin C Booster” project is an innovative and dynamic training program designed to empower youth and social workers with essential skills for the 21st century. It centers around four key competences: Critical thinking, Creativity, Communication, and Collaboration. In this particular phase of the project, the focus is on Communication. Over the course of 7…
Read MoreMeet Kristine, an ESC volunteer who made a lasting impact at “Valdofian” Kindergarten in Lithuania. Over 12 months, she brought creativity, dedication, and innovative ideas to enrich the lives of young learners. Kristine’s story showcases the transformative power of volunteering and her commitment to creating a brighter future for her community. My volunteer story Commencing…
Read MoreWe are thrilled to inform you that our advanced visit to Croatia for the upcoming “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” Youth Exchange has been successfully completed. During this visit, our group leaders engaged in extensive discussions to iron out all the necessary and essential details for the project. Project Description Recap: The core focus of…
Read MoreOur group had the incredible opportunity to embark on an advanced visit to Lithuania on August 21-23, paving the way for the upcoming “Breaking Trails, Breaking Barriers” project scheduled for September 18-26, 2023, in the picturesque town of Telšiai. During this preparatory visit, our group leaders engaged in fruitful discussions, ensuring that all necessary and…
Read MoreDATES: 2023-2024 (from 4 to 12 months) VENUE: Katowice, Poland Bona Fides Association has outlined a comprehensive and diverse volunteering program in Katowice, Poland, encompassing various activities aimed at community building, ecological tasks, working with vulnerable groups, and promoting the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project. Here’s an overview of the program for potential applicants: Community Building…
Read MoreTOPIC: Radio E-volution – Grab the Mic DATES: 10. 2023-09. 2024 VENUE: Sliven and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: “Radio E-volution – Grab the Mic” is an innovative project happening in Sliven and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, from October 2023 to September 2024, exclusively open to male volunteers. This project aims to bridge the gap between…
Read MoreWelcome to the success stories of our participants who embarked on a transformative journey in the picturesque Renaissance town of Tryavna, Bulgaria. Their mission: to combat youth unemployment, a pressing issue both within the Erasmus+ program and the broader European Union. Through immersive, experiential learning, these four individuals acquired practical skills for job-seeking and entrepreneurship….
Read MoreDATES: 2024, Duration is 6, 9, or 12 months. VENUE: Bulgaria, Pazardjik. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The aim is through direct and indirect participation in the life work of the host organization Association “Focus – European Centre for Development”, Volunteers plan activities under the project to acquire new knowledge and skills, competencies /non-formal education. Personal example…
Read MoreTOPIC: Power of volunteering projects DATES: 16th – 22nd October 2023 VENUE: Rezekne, Latvia DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The AIM of the training course “Power of Volunteering projects” is to improve and raise the quality of the implementation of volunteering projects with a focus on ESC and thus ensuring the higher quality of the project activities…
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