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Beginning of Italian journey of Himmet

Hello,I am from Turkey. I am a volunteer at VKE in Bolzano. It has been 1 month since I have arrived. 

2 months in, 10 to go

Hey,My name is Maxim. I’m from the north of Germany, and I am volunteer at the VKE in Bolzano. So far, the last two months have been very exciting and joyful. I have been able to meet a lot of new people and have made some friends because of it.

Laura's ESC in Berlin 2023/24

My name is Laura, I'm 24 years old and I just finished my year-long experience as an ESC volunteer in a youth center in Berlin.

"The Sunflower" of Daniel

The SunflowerIn the Journey of my life,to Trentino were led the steps of mine.A northern place on Italian maps.Surrounded by astonishing mountains – Alps.Now visible every morning when I open my eyes,when the sun starts to shine on the heights.Yet, not as warm is...

The beginning of Eugenia's Italian adventure

Ciao! My name is Eugenia, I am 23 years old and I come from Greece. After finishing with my studies, I decided to try a new experience and volunteer in Italy.

The beginning of Laura's Italian adventure

I’m Laura, I’ve always wanted to work abroad and doing this ESC was the perfect opportunity for me! I’m currently doing my mission in a center called Kairos and the project is about spending quality time with the people that comes.

Anna - volunteer from Lavis

Hi!My name is Anna, I’m 22 years old and I come from Centelles, a little village near Barcelona. Last year I finish my degree so I decided to do this volunteering. I have always loved to travel, meet new cultures and people and learn new languages. Those were...

The Beginning of an Italian Journey for Danylo

My first month in Italy as part of the volunteering program at Politiche Giovanili went by really fast.

"La dolce vita" - Aya's first impression about Italy

Hello! I'm Aya from Egypt. A 24-year-old pharmacy graduate.It’s my first experience at Europe (and in Italy!), so many things are new to me and I can’t wait to see snow for the first time!

Lukas - ESC volunteer in Pergine

Hi, I’m Lukas from Germany. I am currently 19 years old and just graduated from high school earlier this year.

“Un giorno, una vita" - l'inizio dell'esperienza ESC...

My name is Naomé, I'm 20 and I'm doing my voluntary work with Inco and Civici13 in Trento, Italy. I'm staying with 4 other people in a flat in Pergine. 

Pieces of my heart all over the world

Hii, Im Giovanna, a 23 years old from Italy and I just finished my 9 months project in Portugal.