How Italy changed me in 15 days and a job shadowing experience

Vlantislav Sintorenkov, a 17-year-old member of the Youth Advisory Board from Cyprus, shares his two-week experience in Palermo at CESIE ETS. Through his personal reflections, he describes how this international exchange broadened his perspective, helped him build lasting friendships, and demonstrated the value of learning by experiencing another culture from within.

Investing in something truly meaningful: Pauline’s story

Pauline chose Palermo to live an experience outside France, looking for something that reflected her personal and professional values.

A big piece of my heart remains in Palermo: Pelayo’s experience as a volunteer

Pelayo chose to devote himself to volunteering in Palermo after completing his studies in Spain. Discover his story!

Juliette and ESC volunteering with CESIE: memories I will hold on forever!

Juliette spent four months in Palermo as a volunteer with CESIE, an experience that enriched her deeply.

Being a volunteer in Palermo: Salomé’s experience

I would definitely recommend exploring Sicily because Palermo is just a small part of it and doesn’t represent the island, there are so many things to see!

Experiences

Honey, pickled fruit flowers and other stories

Honey, pickled fruit flowers and other stories

Testimony by Giulia Caponeri and Mattia Ceccarelli, volunteers for SCN (Servizio Civile Nazionale – Italian Service Civil) of the project I.N.D.I.A. The first time we went to Bhadrak, we were curious. Curious to know those women with colorful saris: we imagined them...

“Learning through moving” between Marseille and Palermo – Letizia

“Learning through moving” between Marseille and Palermo – Letizia

The Youth in Action Programme of the European Commission, action 4.3, aims at supporting youth workers’ mobility and exchange, with a view to promoting the acquisition of new skills and competences in order to enrich their professional profile. My name is Letizia and,...

Worlds: Who are Mandinga people?

Worlds: Who are Mandinga people?

The report of Chiara, a Italian volunteer in Senegal with the EVS project Voices from around the world III. “Entering a new world is like entering a mystery which can hide many labyrinths, depths and enigmas” Arriving is a long journey. The ship leaves Dakar at night,...

Voices From Around the World – Nepal

Voices From Around the World – Nepal

The reports of our volunteers who live a volunteering experience through the European Voluntary Service in faraway countries (SVE project – Voices From Around the World III), not only for kilometers, but also for culture and traditions. The close and extended...

Voices From Around the World – Senegal

Voices From Around the World – Senegal

Reports from our volunteers through the EVS volunteer experience living in distant countries, not only for miles, but also for culture and traditions.

Voices from Senegal

Voices from Senegal

The following publication is our volunteer Alberto Biondo’s own account; he has been in Senega…

“A Bridge to Shangri-La”: exhibition of 30 photos from Nepal

“A Bridge to Shangri-La”: exhibition of 30 photos from Nepal

The exhibition "A Bridge to Shangri-La" (30 shots from Nepal) is organized by Andrea Vacha (an ex EVS volunteer who has been in Nepal for five months due to aln project CE.SIE "Voices from Around the World II") and Mario Bianco (geologist who has worked in Nepal as a...