ESC teaches me something

Short stories and Volunteer Ventures

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“I enjoyed the experience as if I was one of these children”.

Last Saturday, the 11th of July, we conducted activities in the IB Polska garden with the intention of combining cultures…

The beggining of a new adventure.

Hello! My name is Gustavo, I’m 18 years old, and I’m from Braga, in the north ofPortugal. It was 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…

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….

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