Reflecting on My Volunteering Journey: A Stoic Farewell to Romania

As I sit down to compose my final blog post, I am compelled to reflect on the stoic journey that has been my volunteering experience in Romania. Tomorrow marks the conclusion of a chapter defined by trials and triumphs, where moments of adversity have served as opportunities for growth and self-discovery. My time in Romania

Reflecting on Community Impact: A Journey of Transformation

As I find myself nearing the end of my volunteering journey in Romania, I am compelled to reflect on the profound impact our collective efforts have had on the local community. Looking back on the midway point of our journey, it’s remarkable to see how our presence has left a lasting impression on the lives

The Joyful Journey: Working with Children in After-School Programmes

Embarking on the journey of working with children in after-school programmes is a delightful and impactful experience. As a volunteer, the opportunity to engage with young minds during this crucial period of growth and learning brings a unique set of rewards and challenges. In this exploration, we delve into the enriching aspects of working with

A Walkthrough of my Journey to Organize my Greek/Cypriot Intercultural Night

As part of my Project with the European Solidarity Corps, our Hosting Organization to assigned us, among other things, the task of organizing an “Intercultural Night” about our country/countries. The Intercultural Nights consists of a presentation, which lasts for about 1h, and culminating to a Quiz Session, a Questions Session, and, very importantly, a Local-Food

Slaying the Mid-Term Evaluation

At the end of January, the After-school club team travelled to Bucharest for the mid-mission evaluation. It was a great opportunity to meet other volunteers from all over Romania, and above all to take stock of how far we’ve come, because, yes, the first half is already behind us. This evaluation is organized by the

The Mental Landscape of a European-Solidarity-Corps Volunteer

Introduction Embarking on a journey with the European Solidarity Corps is not just a commitment of time and energy; it’s a profound exploration of one’s mental landscape. As a volunteer, the experiences, challenges, and triumphs encountered shape not only the communities served but also the internal world of the individual. In this reflection, we delve

On-Arrival Training

We are Candice, Hubert and Minas and we are taking part in a European Solidarity Corps project – “Teaching and Care in After School Clubs 2.0”. Last week (from 18th until 22nd September), we were in two groups of volunteers (each one consisted of about 15 people located in Romania and Moldova). Our facilitators were