ESC teaches me something

Short stories and Volunteer Ventures

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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…

Going Abroad with the EU – Promoting the European Solidarity Corps

On the 9th of June, the volunteers of IB Polska and their project coordinator Krystina organized a European Solidarity Corps…

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….

What Volunteering Taught Me (and Everything I Take With Me)

When I decided to come and do this volunteering experience, I was very excited, but it wasn’t just excitement. There…

One Last Time: Our May Tuesday Meeting

Last Tuesday, the 26th of March, our volunteer group met together for the last time. The meeting started as always…

Being equal in rights, opportunities and treatment – the Equality Workshop by and with ESC volunteers

May is the month of equality in Kraków and of course we didn’t let that pass unnoticed. In our last…

Mentoring Through Connection, Flexibility, and Communication

On May 11, we held our final mentors reflection meeting within the European Solidarity Corps programme. The meeting was focused…

Field Meeting – Soil and Agricultural Ecosystems

The meeting focused on soil and its role in agricultural and landscape ecosystems. During a three-hour field walk, we explored…

Why Do You Think Volunteering Is Important?

This year is the year of volunteering. Therefore, we prepared a small project in the office. The idea was a…

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