During my volunteering experience in Bratislava, I worked on social media and communication tasks. It was exciting, but international volunteering also came with some unexpected challenges.
The first one was communication. Although we used English, it wasn’t always easy to explain ideas or understand everything in meetings. I sometimes felt lost or unsure. To fix this, I started repeating tasks in my own words and asking more questions. That helped a lot.
Another challenge was motivation. Working on a laptop every day can be hard. Some days, I didn’t feel very useful. What helped me was having a routine, tracking small wins, and talking with other volunteers. Sharing experiences made me feel less alone.
International volunteering also taught me to be more organized. I used tools like Google Calendar and
Trello to plan my days and stay focused.
Even with these difficulties, this project helped me grow a lot — both personally and
professionally.
My advice to future volunteers: be patient, stay curious, and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Text a fotka: Jose Ángel López Salvador
Jose je dobrovoľníkom programu Európskej komisie Európsky zbor solidarity na dobrovoľníckom projekte v organizácii Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum. Projekt bol podporený Európskou komisiou z programu Európsky zbor solidarity.
