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I’ve been volunteering in Krakow since September. Here I am working in a special school, and this experience is an important part of my life at the moment. The school is for children and teenagers with disabilities. Every day, I support the teachers during lessons and help the students with simple activities. I also spend time with the students during breaks, playing with them or staying with them to make them feel calm and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the beginning, everything was new and not always easy. Some students have difficulties speaking or understanding words, so communication can be challenging. For this reason, I am learning to communicate in different ways, using gestures, facial expressions, and a lot of patience. Step by step, I am building a connection with the students. Some days are more difficult than others, but there are also many positive moments. Small things, like a smile, a laugh, or a moment of attention, make my day better and give meaning to my work. These moments help me understand that even small actions can be important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This volunteering experience is helping me grow as a person. I am becoming more patient, more open-minded, and more aware of other people\u2019s needs. Working in a special school is teaching me to respect differences and to be more understanding. Krakow is a beautiful city, and living here is also part of my experience. However, the school is the place where I learn the most. Being here since 2nd September, I can already see how much this experience is changing me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, my volunteering experience in Krakow is still in progress, but it is already very meaningful. Every day I learn something new, both about others and about myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article by\u00a0 Mario<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Solidarity Corps volunteer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Point of view of European Solidarity Corps volunteers\u00a0<\/em>from\u00a013\/02\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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