My advice to those who are thinking about volunteering is: do it!

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Before I started writing this article, I tried to think about what it would be worth highlighting from the period I spent in Palermo.

I remember once talking to one of my flatmates who said: “Forget everything you plan to do after ESC, because this experience will change everything”. And he was right! Unfortunately, I didn’t spend a long time there, but it was an unforgettable experience. I learned a lot of new things about Sicily, the local people and made friends.

While I was in Palermo, I made volunteering at CESIE and at some local centers, and I also attended various trainings that helped my work.

I think everyone who has the opportunity should try this mobility program at least once, because it helps a lot in language learning and it’s an excellent work experience.

So my advice to those who are thinking about volunteering is: do it!

Eszter Haramics

ESC volunteers – Mapping solidarity 2020

Youth Unit

Eszter Haramics

Volontaria ESC – Mapping solidarity 2020

Youth Unit

Ilario, my five-month volunteering experience in Palermo, Sicily

Ilario, my five-month volunteering experience in Palermo, Sicily

For five months, I had the incredible opportunity to live and volunteer in Palermo, Sicily. I resided in an apartment near the historical town centre, sharing the space with seven other volunteers from different European countries, all aged between 18 and 30. This experience was more than just a volunteering project; it was a journey of growth, learning, and cultural exchange.

CESIE ETS