Welcome Tjan! Written by Tjan DaimonApril 2017 My name is Tjan and I’m 25 years old Slovenian guy living in Athens. I come from lovely capital city Ljubljana, which is in the central part of Slovenia, surrounded by mountains, rivers, forests and if you’re lucky you can find some dragons hiding in the castle). Since my…
Q&A with an EVS volunteer! Written by Douglas StevensMarch 2017 Q: What have you been learning through this experience? A: For me, the majority of the learning has been personal – aka personal development. Being in a new country, a new environment, a new social situation and a new workplace has really made me consider my pre-existing relationships,…
One of the Fullest Years of my Life Written by ElenaMarch 2017 If somebody were to ask me if I had any regrets about my one year of volunteering for EVS in Poland the answer would definitely be Never. I wouldn’t swap this experience for anything. It was one of the fullest years of my life,…
Time flies in Antwerp Written by Sky SoFebruary 2017 Time flies. It has been a month since I joined the SCI International Secretariat as an EVS volunteer. I am so blissful that I am here in Antwerp, a very peaceful and cosy city, and working with a lot of friendly people here. Talk about ‘Work’ I…
A French voice from an Asian branch Written by Leila SeddikiJanuary 2017 Leila Seddiki from France is currently LTV at SCI Malaysia, Kuala Lampur Office and took part in two wokcamp, one in Penang and the other one in Selangor. First workcamp in Penang: Number of volunteers: 10 international student of Hong Kong University +Billy (SCI Hong…
EVS story from Macedonia Written by Jannika JyrkinenJanuary 2017 Three months ago, when I arrived to Kumanovo, I did not know much about the country, let alone the city, I had just moved in. Having finished my Masters degree in International Migrations and Ethnic Relations and having worked in a transit-center in Sweden, I was keen…
EVS story from Macedonia – part 2 Written by Dorian GirodJanuary 2017 Before telling you some experiences during my EVS in Macedonia, I would like to thank Planete Volontaire and CID for the opportunity to realize this volunteering, highly recommended experience! Discovering a new country and new cultures… it is not always easy. Have you ever…
#IStandWithRefugees Written by AinaJanuary 2017 My time in Greece began at City Plaza, a squat hotel in downtown Athens that was occupied by four hundred refugees, as well as Greek and International solidarity. This project was unique in how it functioned. It was more than just accommodation. Residents – both refugees and solidaritarians alike contributed to the…
Elmer – A Salvadorian in Switzerland Written by Elmer from SalvadorNovember 2016 In my country the people of El Salvador say that voluntary work is doing something without payment. And right! But it’s not about the payment, but about the motivation, new experiences, solidarity, it’s about life and new ideas. I work in an organisation which…
Life in Stanton Home – a Year as a Volunteer Written by Zora AchtnichJuly 2016 Working with people with special needs… What is this like? Driving to appointments, cooking, supporting them with their work, assisting them in their every day’s needs, playing together: That’s how a volunteering year in the social sector is usually understood by…