PROJECT REPORTS

My decision to take part in ESC volunteering started in the summer, when I was finishing my Bachelor’s degree and reflecting on what to do next. It was another hot June day in Odesa, my hometown in Ukraine, when I came across an announcement looking for applicants from Odesa/Odesa region, Bremen’s partner region, to volunteer

After completing my university education in my home country, I decided to take some time to experience a different culture, develop myself, and create meaningful memories. I often saw people participating in volunteer projects on social media, and this inspired me greatly. I told myself, “I must volunteer too,” and began researching opportunities. Eventually, I

I had never thought about participating in an ESC project before I saw the volunteering opportunity at the State Parliament of Bremen. To be honest, it took plenty of time to make a decision—a decision that would influence my entire life, as this year was supposed to be my gap year between my BA and

When comparing my first report with my last one, I realize that I came here with expectations that I did not fully understand at the beginning. Maybe it was because of my excitement, but in the end, everything turned a bit bitter. When Sandra and Princess left, it affected me deeply because they played a

  Autumn and winter were full of meaningful moments at Freizi Gröpelingen. On October 15, we organized Kids in Action, a day full of sports and creative activities that brought many young people together. It was inspiring to see how much energy and teamwork filled the center. Every Monday I lead creative hours with teenagers

Moin, My experience has changed a lot since the last report, in a very positive way. I think the most important part of it is that I met beautiful human beings. Looking back, my time in Bremen feels divided into two clear periods that coincidentally match the two reports: living on the farm and later

Haloooo!! I’m Cecilia, I’m from Venice (Italy) and in May 2025 I started my volunteering project in the culture centre Schlachthof in Bremen. Probably this report is gonna be a lil messy cause it’s my first, mid-term and final report all at once. So, let’s start. You’re supposed to start your journey with the honeymoon

As I am typing this last report, I am already back home, in the land of cows and butter, apples and rain. Looking back at everything that happened, it feels like 12 months passed in a flash. What a year! It was a lot. A lot of wonderful people, a lot of marvellous trips, a

In July, I began my volunteering project at Jugendfreizeitheim Gröpelingen in Bremen through the European Solidarity Corps. It was my first month in Germany and the beginning of a completely new experience — living, learning, and working in a multicultural youth center. From the first day, I felt the atmosphere of energy, friendliness, and openness