Have you ever had the feeling that you cannot describe how you feel or what you experienced, as if there is no word which could describe your state, feeling or thought perfectly? Have you ever found yourself in the situation when you had to rephrase yourself for a couple of times so that to be … More More Than Words: The Feelings Which Any Volunteer Can Relate To
Whether you have been previously involved any of the Erasmus Programmes or still look forward to find the opportunity to join in, the knowledge of key Erasmus notions will help you out to navigate with ease among the diversity of the projects and Erasmus-related terminology. Erasmus+ Erasmus+ is the EU programme for youth focused on … More Erasmus+ Glossary: Key Notions and Terms
by Yaryna Kobryn – Well, it is equally bad to have them and not to have them at all. You might have already imagined your perfect workcamp. You might have googled breathtaking pictures of the whereabouts and built a vision of it based on the searched photos and the impressions of others. Well, hold your … More Volunteer Tips: What Is Bad About Expectations
by Yaryna Kobryn – When going for a project, one can imagine a perfect scenario where wth is going smoothly and well-set. In reality, however, the volunteers might face a range of problems – starting from practical/logistical ones taken place at the workcamp up to the interpersonal conflicts or travel complications. Lost bags or valuables, … More Volunteer Tips: What is Good About Problems
by Yaryna Kobryn – Making a decision to get involved in a certain voluntary project might be a huge step. But right after that the following question once you decide to set on a volunteering journey, how to choose the best project? To start with, whether we like it or not, there is no such … More The Lottery of Project: How to Choose
By Mirjam-Meerit Mets You might find yourself in a situation where you have stumbled upon an interesting EVS project, a Youth Exchange or a workcamp and you would like to take part in that possibly life-changing project. But you haven’t been outside of your home country. Ever. And fear of the unknown hits you. What … More I haven’t been abroad – what do I do?
by Yana Borshchova How volunteers ae dealing with a budget Coming to a new country, finding yourself in a new society and cultural environment, it is difficult to navigate immediately and switch at the click of two fingers. The volunteer is not paid, it is not an official job. However, the Erasmus program provides volunteers … More How volunteers are dealing with a budget
by Yaryna Kobryn – Volunteering at the workcamp during a summer break might seem a merely leisure activity having nothing in common with professional development. However, many of the competencies acquired during the workcamp can serve in future career development and greater professional prospects. In fact, many businesses search exactly what the workcamps gives – … More Workcamps, Skills Toolkit for Professional Development: LinkedIn Top Skills List Embodied in Volunteering
by Yaryna Kobryn – Workcamps with their peak time in summer appear to be the highlight of vacation for many young people – the excitement of travel, exploring another country, meeting new people from all corners of the world, seeing the sunsets in different places and taking on the experiences the one never tried before … More Workcamps, Skills Toolkit for Personal Development: How to Benefit from Workcamps
Hey there! In our previous article, we started the topic of learning English that is so important in our daily and business life. Also, we shared with you some sources for learning the basics, lexicon and grammar. We discussed with you which opportunities you get only because of the language. So, if you know English – … More Part 2: The Best Resources For Learning English
