ESC teaches me something

Short stories and Volunteer Ventures

Category: Meet volunteers

Spanish volunteer in Krakow

Cześć, my name is Pau and I’m part of the group of volunteers of IB Polska.I’m 18 years old and…

My first days in Krakow

Hi! My name is Nora Lys, I’m 21 years old and I come from Ghent, Belgium. For the last 3…

And the journey begins…

Hi, my name is Chiara and I’m 20 years old. I’m from a very small town in northern Italy in…

Journey in a blink of an eye

Many say that time flies quickly and volunteering is one good example of that.Some would think that spending 9 months…

Nine Months in Kraków: A Life-Changing Experience

When I arrived in Kraków for a nine-month volunteering experience, I knew it would be an important opportunity for both…

From Krakow with Love: My Unforgettable Journey

When I first arrived in Krakow, I didn’t know what crossed my path, but looking back today, I can see…

Finding a second home

When I first came to Poland, I stayed for more than nine months. It kind of feels like a great…

Dziękuję Kraków!

Looking back, I think that getting on that train from Berlin to Kraków nine and a half months ago took…

Alla prossima!

Nine months later, this crazy (yet wonderful) adventure has finally come to an end.If you had told me a few…

A Memorable Journey

I found myself saying goodbye to Poland in a more emotional state than I had anticipated. My initial shyness and…

When Extraordinary Becomes Ordinary

When I first arrived in Poland, almost everything felt new. A new country, a new language, new people, a new…

My Adventure in Poland

Nine months ago, I arrived in Kraków with a suitcase full of excitement and many questions about what awaited me….

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