How to Not Feel Alone in a New City
Hear Paula's advice on how to enjoy your volunteering experience to maximum and prevents homesickness.
THE ROLE OF SOLIDARITY IN SOCIETY
Živa is volunteering in the organization Cirkuskus. Let's read through her thoughts on solidarity as being a member of ESC volunteering program.
The Intersection of Volunteer Work and Global Citizenship
Luiza looks into how international volunteering experience brought her closer to her home-country.
Long-term impact vs. short-term help
DIego contemplates what are pros and cons of both - long-term and short-term volunteering.
The Impact of Technology on My Volunteering Experience
Paula shares how technology has become an essential part of modern volunteering - especially in her long-term volunteering position, where she supports the organization with graphic design and promotion.
Facing Challenges in International Volunteering
Jose describes how a volunteer can grow by navigating the various challenges of international volunteering.
Tips before/after coming to Bratislava
Zura agrees that moving abroad can be challenging, but embracing Bratislava’s safe, nature-rich environment, friendly locals, and vibrant international scene offers great opportunities for personal growth, cultural discovery, and everyday enjoyment.
Being an ESC volunteer in a community circus in Bratislava, Slovakia
Fedja contemplates that volunteering with CirKusKus in Bratislava allowed him to deepen his circus skills, teach children for the first time, and become part of a vibrant circus community.
The Economics of Volunteering: Costs and Benefits
Doing an ESC project in Slovakia teaches you how to live on a limited budget, making savings essential and encouraging a more humble, non-materialistic lifestyle focused on meaningful experiences over spending.
Building Resilient Communities Through Volunteering Work
Zoe illustrates how her volunteering at a circus school fosters resilience and community, highlighting her role in teaching and performing.
Cultural adaptation and sensitivity
Fedja shares his ESC journey, where he learned that culture shock isn’t just something you go through, but something others might feel about you too.
Cultural Exchange through Volunteering: A Two-Way Street
Our volunteer Zura thinks that volunteering abroad is more than helping. Read his views on the factor of cultural exchange in the context of ESC.