{"id":6061,"date":"2026-03-06T11:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/?p=6061"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:50:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:50:50","slug":"new-adventure-volunteering-in-krakow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/meet-volunteers\/new-adventure-volunteering-in-krakow\/","title":{"rendered":"New Adventure: Volunteering in Krak\u00f3w!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Cze\u015b\u0107! My name is Helin. I\u2019m 23 years old and I\u2019m from Turkey. I come from Ardahan, which is a beautiful city in the eastern part of the country.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin2-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin2-edited.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin2-edited-595x595.jpeg 595w, https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin2-edited-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin2-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin2-edited-552x552.jpeg 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi! I\u2019m a university student and I\u2019ve just arrived in Krak\u00f3w. I\u2019ll be working with childrenat a special school here for the next few months. Because of some technical issues, I joined the project a bit late, but I\u2019m really determined to make the most of my time here and learn as much as I can. I\u2019ve always loved spending time with children and sharing things with them, so I\u2019m very excited about this experience.<br>I\u2019m not new to the world of volunteering; I previously took part in a project in Macedonia. I had so much fun there that I wanted to keep this spirit alive. I love pushing my comfort zone and getting to know new cultures instead of just staying in one place. I didn\u2019t have any previous connection to Poland, and I\u2019ve only been here for two days. I haven\u2019t had the chance to explore the city yet, but I\u2019m very curious about it\u2014I\u2019m sure it\u2019s beautiful and has so much to discover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin3-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin3-edited.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin3-edited-595x397.jpeg 595w, https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin3-edited-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin3-edited-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helin3-edited-552x368.jpeg 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In my free time, I love reading, making music, and taking photos. I\u2019m also a nature person; camping and going for long hikes are essential for me. I\u2019ve always had a deep interest in psychology as well\u2014understanding people\u2019s inner worlds adds a lot to my perspective. Even though I won&#8217;t have enough time to fully learn Polish, I\u2019m really motivated to at least get familiar with the language.<br>I\u2019m so excited to meet people from different backgrounds. I believe the energy of Krak\u00f3w will teach me a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There\u2019s a quote by Carl Jung that sums up my perspective on life: &#8220;Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.&#8221; For me, this journey is not just about seeing a new country, but also about looking inside myself and discovering who I am. I\u2019m ready to stay positive and enjoy every moment!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Article by<strong>\u00a0 Helin,<\/strong><br>European Solidarity Corps volunteer<br><em>Welcoming article for European Solidarity Corps volunteers\u00a0<\/em>from\u00a0<strong>6\/03\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"post-excerpt\">Cze\u015b\u0107! My name is Helin. I\u2019m 23 years old and I\u2019m from Turkey. 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