Cecilia in Bremen // Final Report
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 […]
Gabriel in Bremen // Final Report
The last morning This was my last morning at the school. I‘d twisted my ankle a couple of weeks ago so I had to limp all the way through, but I didn’t care, as early in the morning the Michaelifest would be held. And that would be my last goodbye. A final knowing look at […]
Marine in Bremen // Final report
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 […]
Naim in Bremen // First Report
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 […]
Rafiga in Bremen // Final Report
Ich werde versuchen dieses eine Jahr, das ich erlebt habe so umfassend und aufrichtig wie möglich zu beschreiben. In der Zeit, in der ich mich für dieses Projekt beworben und später die Nachricht über meine Aufnahme erhalten habe, befand ich mich (wie viele andere) in einer eher instabilen Phase meines Lebens. Mit meiner Ankunft in […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Intercultural Intelligence“ in Borgagne, Lecce, Italy
The project took place in Borgagne, a small and beautiful town in southern Italy. It gathered 28 young people from four different countries to explore how identity and interculturality are shaped and expressed in today’s digital world. We decided to participate because we wanted to travel, meet new people from different backgrounds, confront anxiety […]
Maëlle in Bremen // Final report
A year ago, I moved to Bremen for my ESC volunteering project. My reason was simple, I wanted a challenge. I needed to do something meaningful, to prove to myself what I was capable of. I wanted an experience that would broaden my horizons, introduce me to new people, and teach me things I couldn’t […]
Luca in Bremen // Final Report
I have been back to my country for 11 days now. With everything happening around me it was only slowly getting to me that I really did finish my one year in Bremen. Waking up here, it always takes a moment for me to realize that I’m not in my room there, but here. […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Green City Builders” in Agropoli, Italy
The Erasmus+ project “Green City Builders” was a youth exchange that took place from September 15 to 24, 2025, in Agropoli, Italy. Around 35 young people from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania, and Bulgaria took part in the exchange. The focus of the project was on sustainability, particularly in the context of environmentally friendly […]
Cati in Bremen // 1st Report
I’m Cati, a 25-year-old Spanish girl who decided to move back to Germany because I didn’t really know what to do with my life — I felt lost. I’m the kind of person who’s always up for new adventures, so I thought: why not start a new one? I had already spent a year in Germany, […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Moves & Roots” in Íllora, Granada
From 15 to 22 August 2025, eight students from our school (four from Year 9 and four from Year 10) took part in the Erasmus+ project “Moves & Roots” in Íllora, Spain, together with Mr. Fuhrken and Ms. Wolter.Our participation was organized and supported by NaturKultur e.V. Bremen — a heartfelt thank you for making […]
Alex in Bremen // Final Report
Hello, I’m Alex (yes, the same person who was looking for sunshine in Germany) and this time I’m writing my final report after completing my twelve months of voluntary work. How quickly time flies. Sometimes I can’t believe that a year ago I arrived without knowing what was going to happen, and now I’m here […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Heads Up, Screens Down” in Almada, Portugal
From September 10th, 2025, to September 17th, 2025, we participated in a one-week Erasmus+ youth exchange in Almada, Portugal. Together with a total of 36 young people from six different countries (Italy, Spain, Armenia, Cyprus, Portugal, and Germany), we met under the motto “Heads Up, Screens Down.” As the title of the exchange project […]
Abroad // Training Course “Putting the Well in Being” in Novaki, Croatia
On July 31, 2025, our team from Germany took part in the Erasmus+ Training Course “Putting Well in Wellbeing”, organized by Ocean Znanja in Novaki, near Zagreb, Croatia. The project brought together 22 participants from Germany, Italy, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. These European countries were further represented by participants with diverse cultural backgrounds, including […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Work or Workless” in Kayl, Luxembourg
From the 11th to the 20th of August 2025, we had the chance to take part in the youth exchange “Work or Workless” in Kayl, Luxembourg. The project was hosted by Jugendtreff Käl/Téiteng and brought together young participants from Spain, Germany, Croatia, and Luxembourg. For ten days, we lived, learned, and laughed together while exploring […]
Sandra in Bremen // Last Report
Today is my last day of volunteering and I find myself still avoiding confronting my emotions. There are so many feelings swirling inside me, but I know I need to unravel them so I can continue my journey. Almost a year ago, I arrived in Bremen. I remember my first day vividly, the excitement, the […]
Anastasiia in Bremen // Final Report
In May, I began my volunteering placement at a youth center in Bremen, Germany, through the European Solidarity Corps. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed into a vibrant, energetic space where young people from diverse cultural backgrounds come together to play games, join sports activities, cook, chat, or simply seek guidance. I quickly […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Wear the Change” in Pakrac, Croatia
The youth exchange “Wear the Change” took place from 15 to 24 July 2025 in Pakrac, Croatia, bringing together 28 young people from Germany, Romania, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia. Organized by Čisteći Medvjedići and funded by Erasmus+, the project explored the environmental and social impact of fast fashion while encouraging participants to promote sustainable practices […]
Rafiga in Bremen // 2nd Report
Seit meinem ersten Bericht sind bereits mehrere Monate vergangen. In dieser Zeit habe ich vieles über Deutschland und auch über meine eigene Arbeit gelernt und wertvolle Erfahrungen gesammelt. Am 24. Juni fand die Eröffnung unserer Ausstellung statt, in der verschiedene Projekte präsentiert wurden, an denen wir in den letzten fünf Monaten – oder sogar länger […]
Karyna in Bremen // Final Report
If the beginning of my Bremen story started with lost luggage and confusion, the ending feels more like… legacy. Not the kind with golden statues or streets named after you (yet), but the kind where people say “thank you” and mean it. The kind where your work starts living its own life, even after you’ve […]
Abroad // Training Course “Urban OUTdoors Expedition” in Hoydal, Norway
Jumping into the fjord, swimming away from jellyfish, watching dolphins leap from the water, kayaking to an island, having picnics on the top of the mountains, sitting in the jacuzzi with a view of snowy peaks, searching for the start of a rainbow in the valley, unzipping our tents in the morning to the view […]
Marine in Bremen // 2nd Report
[Please, bear with me. I swear I tried to be brief and concise.] When I first came here, we were told that January-February was usually the hardest time for volunteers – as it combines the return from our family for Christmas and the excruciatingly slow end of the cold, grim season. For me, though, March-April-May […]
Belit in Bremen // Final Report
Ten months have passed incredibly quickly. If I had known I would be staying longer, I definitely would have bought that Stray Kids ticket. Oh well, maybe next year. Although I did not get to travel as much as I had hoped this year, it makes sense when everyone around you is busy with their […]
Alex in Bremen // 2nd Report
Hi, it’s Alex again, reporting from the land where the sun is still a rare guest and rain is a loyal companion. I can’t believe how quickly time is flying by—sometimes I wish I could press pause, just to enjoy a little longer everything that’s happening around me. At work, everything is still fantastic. […]
Luca in Bremen // 2nd Report
Since writing my last report, many exciting things happened, but not so much of them are things that I would like to share. So it feels a little complicated to write this.I had my second (which is also the last) seminar, which was a surprisingly pleasent experience. Compared to the first one, I felt better […]
Gabriel in Bremen // 2nd Report
As expected with this report, things have just progressed without that many humps. After the cascade of events and experiences that populated my first few months, this second batch has been relatively quieter, and it’s been characterized by a progressive acclimatisation to my life here in Bremen. As always, I’ve been the main bearer of the […]
Joséphine in Bremen // 2nd Report
Hey ! Welcome to my second report !! I must say that I felt a little bit embarrassed when I read the others ‘reports because what I’ve seen was beautiful and everybody was talking about how they felt during the arrival months and explaining it with deep and complex emotions, and in comparisons my first […]
Sandra in Bremen // 2nd Report
It has already been 8 months since I started my volunteering journey, and time has passed so quickly. Sometimes it feels like I just arrived, but when I look back, I see how much has happened and how much I’ve grown. Recently, I took part in my midterm seminar, which was a great moment […]
Abroad // Training Course GROW in Sint Marteen (04.04. – 09.04.2025)
The Training Course “GROW” took place from April 4 to April 9 and focused on Intercultural Competence of 17 youth workers from six countries: Germany, Sint Marteen, Aruba, Croatia, Bulgaria and Turkey. We were a diverse group of open-minded people which was a great learning environment. With everyone having the common goal of contributing […]
Natalia in Bremen // Final Report
Having to write the final report for this project seemed like the most bizarre part of this one-year experience, because I really never thought this time would come. The difficulty of trying to fathom how fast but also how slow a year has passed really triggered a reflection process for me. On the one hand […]
Belit in Bremen // 2nd Report
It feels like I wrote my first report just yesterday, but here I am, already working on the second one. Time is moving fast, yet not a lot has happened since then. Well, nothing too fun anyways. Since my midterm seminar, I’ve been incredibly overwhelmed with my university application, and the amount of paperwork […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Game Changers” in Turin, Italy
From March 10th to 18th, we had the opportunity to participate in youth exchanges in Turin, Italy. The project brought together 44 participants from six countries: Estonia, Romania, Georgia, Spain, Italy, and Germany. It was exciting and enriching experiences where we worked together on innovative and educational topics. The focus of the exchanges was to […]
Maëlle in Bremen // 1st Report
Hi there! I’m Maëlle, a 22-year-old volunteer and this is my report of how things have been going so far!If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my six months (already!) in Germany, it’s that Deutsche Bahn and punctuality are two very, very opposite words. As an example, I could say that the train I was […]
Joana in Bremen // 2nd Report
Chapter Two: The Expected, the Surprising, and the “It is what it is” For my first report, I couldn’t wait for it’s time to come to write all that I had to say. Now, for my second report, the time has long arrived and I still can’t find the right words. It’s been one hell […]
Maria in Bremen // Final Report
As I reflect upon the past year, my heart overflows with gratitude for all the full experiences, lessons, and personal growth that have come from this volunteer journey. This year has been a road of new challenges, meaningful connections, and fundamental shift that have permanently shaped my path.Stepping into this role, I was immediately immersed […]
Karyna in Bremen // 1st Report
Before coming to Bremen, the only thing I really knew about the city was The Town Musicians of Bremen. I had no idea what to expect—except that it was going to be a new adventure. What I didn’t expect was for Deutsche Bahn to make my arrival extra special by taking my luggage away, assuming […]
Joséphine in Bremen // 1st Report
Hey, my name is Joséphine and you’re are now entering my first report regarding what happened the past four months. First of all I must say that this is the first ever report made concerning the Ohlenhof farm project, so I feel like a whistleblower, finally revealing to the word the events that take place […]
Luca in Bremen // 1st Report
As I arrived here, I felt like a scared little bunny, wanting to go back crying to somewhere known, because everything was strange, big and intimidating.I remember entering my new home for the first time, it was full with people dealing with moving out, and stuff from people who previously lived here. I remember going […]
Sandra in Bremen // 1st Report
Three years ago, I arrived in Bremen for the first time. The sun was shining, a beautiful flower market filled the streets, and I instantly fell in love with the city. During my Erasmus exchange, we had some time to explore. On our last day, while we were trying to find something and obviously looked […]
Gabriel in Bremen // 1st Report
I remember being last Spring in rainy England, thinking “What shall I do with my life”? Then, I had an Eureka moment: The European Voluntary Service! I remembered about the ESC and I set out on my search for a nice project.At first I encountered an opportunity in Leipzig, conducting art workshops for children. Oh, […]
Marine in Bremen // 1st Report
Why choose to do an ECS in Bremen? First, to improve my German skills. (You’d think after spending so many years studying it, I’d be able to speak it somewhat fluently… well, the joke’s on me!) Secondly, I wanted to devote a year to social work – do something good. After six years of working from home, […]
Alex in Bremen // 1st Report
Hi, I’m Alex and I’m 20 years old and I come from Malaga, Spain.You might wonder how I ended up in this beautiful country where you can hardly see the sun and it rains a lot more. Actually, I don’t really know how I ended up here, but I know it was the right choice […]
Rafiga in Bremen // 1st Report
Das Land, auf dem ich geboren und aufgewachsen bin, trägt den Geist des Widerstands in sich – einen nie endenden Kampf, eine unerschütterliche Hoffnung. Vielleicht ist es genau diese Kraft meiner Heimat, die mich antreibt, für meine Ziele zu kämpfen und nie aufzugeben.Nachdem ich mein Studium abgeschlossen hatte, wollte ich mir Zeit nehmen, um innezuhalten, […]
Belit in Bremen // 1st Report
After five months in Bremen, I can definitely confirm that time flies faster when you’re happy. I feel like I just arrived, yet here I am, writing this from my mid-term seminar, a moment that marks the halfway point of my volunteering project. This seminar has been a great opportunity to meet other volunteers, exchange […]
Anastasiia in Bremen // 2nd Report
As the months passed, my volunteering experience in Bremen continued to evolve, bringing new projects, challenges, and memorable moments. With the change of seasons, Germany took on a different charm – autumn brought cozy fairs, colorful leaves, and crisp air, while winter was all about the magical Christmas markets, warm lights, and festive German traditions. […]
Natalia in Bremen // 2nd Report
When I realised that the time to write the second report had come, I suddenly got a bittersweet feeling; bitter because having to write the second report means that a. the project is finishing soon and I have to get used to the idea of having to say goodbye in less than 3 months, and […]
Elena in Bremen // Final Report
Here we are with the last report after one year of life in Bremen. It might sound repetitive but I still struggle to realize how fast my year in Germany passed, I came back around a week ago and I still have a weird feeling about not waking up in my Bremen’s room. If I […]
Anastasiia in Bremen // 1st Report
In May, I began my volunteering placement at a youth center in Bremen, Germany. From the moment I arrived, I was ready for the new experiences that lay ahead. The youth center has been an inviting space from the start. It’s always full of energy, with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds coming by to […]
Natalia in Bremen // 1st Report
I decided to apply for this particular volunteering opportunity because I was interested in volunteering in the cultural sector and also I was eager to try out something different than just studying. My favorite experience so far in the place I volunteer was taking pictures at different events and creating social media content. I find […]
Maria in Bremen // 2nd Report
Dearest gentle readers, As the last few months slipped by in their peculiar mix of swift and sluggish passage, I find myself marveling at the sheer unpredictability of life. Days have drifted along like a leaf in a breeze – sometimes rushing in a blur, at other times floating leisurely, yet somehow still carrying us […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Future Green Leaders” in Malino, Croatia
From September 17th to September 25th, 2024, we had the pleasure of participating in the Erasmus+ project “Future Green Leaders.” We found out about the project through the websites of NaturKultur and “Raus von Zuhause,” as well as Telegram groups and Instagram. After submitting our applications to NaturKultur, we were thrilled to receive our acceptance […]
Zehra in Bremen // Final Report
Omnia mea mecum portaI carry everything with meMy dreams, ideas, expectations and even fears before my arrival. All of them changing and often intertwining in the process… The blurred memories of my one-year Bremen life that has not yet ended and has not yet cooled down. I am sitting on the other side of Germany […]
Sofiia in Bremen // Final Report
And just like that, it’s over. The end of the season, or a chapter, or however you prefer to call it. A year has passed, and my project is complete. There’s so much I want to say and so few words to do so. It’s been a journey and i didn’t always know where it’s […]
Alvaro in Bremen // Final Report
I’m writing this from the airport, on my way back home, the last thing I do as a volunteer in Bremen. What a year, huh? Yeah, truly, what a year… full of all the emotions I knew, and many I didn’t. A year of discovering, of discovering myself, of losing and getting lost. I’ve learned […]
Vladislava in Bremen // Final Report
There is nothing worse in this world than a person who believs in his business. This is the only thought that has accompanied me throughout this year. When I boarded the plane to Bremen, I already knew what and when I would need to do to achieve my goal. What I have now is not […]
Elena in Bremen // 2nd Report
It feels surreal that almost four months have passed since my first report; my life in Bremen has turned into a routine by now even though the sense of excitement and freshness of the beginning is still present. I can definitely say that I´m learning a lot in many ways; from a work point of […]
Klara in Bremen // Final Report
During my first week in Bremen, at the beginning of my project, I often told myself to comfort myself that I only had to hold out until Christmas and then I would decide whether I wanted to carry on. It may sound harsh, but it gave me the courage to make a fresh start in […]
Ferhat in Bremen // Final Report
“Do Not Let the Day Fade from My Window I have no control over the rising sun, Nor can I find one who understands my state; Ah, the thought of my death crosses my mind, Then this bird, this garden, this glamour. And the heart says to its God: I am indifferent to […]
Ana in Bremen // Final Report
At the end of April, I saw forget-me-nots blooming in Viertel. I remember walking there across Osterdeich a few days after seeing off Salome, who had picked me up at the airport in September when I first arrived in Bremen. I remember feeling time basically slipping through my fingers like sand and realising that suddenly, […]
Joana in Bremen // 1st Report
Even before I finally finished packing for one year abroad (which felt like cramming a circus into a shoebox), I was already imagining what I’d write in this first report. I had been reading all the other articles from volunteers, thinking of what I’d say when it was finally my turn. Now that the time […]
Maite in Bremen // Final Report
As my time as a volunteer in Bremen draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on what has undoubtedly been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. When I first joined this project, I was navigating a particularly emotionally vulnerable period. However, connecting with individuals with disabilities and working to promote their […]
Maite in Bremen // 2nd Report
As my volunteering experience in Bremen with a program supporting people with special needs draws to a close, I find myself filled with a wealth of emotions. It’s been a transformative journey that’s left an indelible mark on my heart and it’s given me the chance to connect with a wonderful community and broaden my […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Increase Your Employability” in Samokov, Bulgaria
The second part of the youth exchange “Increase your Employability” took place from 26.06-02.07.2024 in Samokov, Bulgaria. Four participants and one team leader from each of the following countries took part: Bulgaria, Spain, Croatia, Guadeloupe (France) and Germany. That means we were 20 participants in total and one participant had her dog with her 😜. The […]
Sofiia in Bremen // 2nd Report
Well, it’s time for my second report. With disbelief, I realize that eight months have already passed by so quickly. I remember just arriving and meeting new people, watching the “older” volunteers heading to their MTM and thinking, “Oh my god, they’re halfway through their experience and so much has already happened to them.” Now, […]
Johanna in Skopje, Nordmazedonien // Abschlussbericht
Plötzlich saß ich wieder im Bus nach Hause. Erneut verließ ich eine mir vertraute Welt, mein Leben und meine Freunde. Gleichzeitig war mir der Bus vertraut, ich freute mich ungemein über die Steckdose an meinem Sitzplatz und die vier Grenzen, die wir überschritten, kamen mir nicht mehr so viel vor. Ich verstand immerhin Bruchstücke dessen, […]
Alvaro in Bremen // 2nd Report
As I enter the final part of my volunteer experience, my feelings are very different from the beginning. The overwhelming sensation of seeing the end of the road grows bigger every moment, and the uncertainty of what to do afterward—whether I’ll have the opportunity to stay in this country, and if this entire experience will […]
Aura in Bremen // 1st Report
Hey, you! Thinking about volunteering? It can be quite challenging, so ponder it well first. There will be awesome moments, but it all depends on your predisposition, mental strength, and the qualities you already bring with you. It will not be a piece of cake, yet a constant fight for respect and for your rights. […]
Maria in Bremen // 1st Report
Hey hey little one, welcome to this report where I tell you a bit about my world. It all really started when I got off that plane and entered this new world thinking “Wow, I’m so mature and independent now” and was faced with my first problem, a lost suitcase. It wasn’t so bad! Once […]
Elena in Bremen // 1st Report
After four months of volunteering the feeling of arriving in a cloudy and cold Bremen at the end of January still feels very fresh to me and even though time passed I still think dearly of that scared and confused girl that left her hometown to embark on an almost unknown adventure. I´m sitting down […]
Zehra in Bremen // 2nd Report
Hallöchen! I am writing on a sunny Bremen day, after a long (very long) and dark winter we are enjoying the sunshine these days. I still haven’t gotten over the geographical shock that it’s not quite dark at 11pm 🙂 Faster than the subway in the photo, (classic Berlin photo 🙂 time flies. My effort […]
Abroad // Partnership Building Activity “Future Generations” in Sint Maarten
The project “Future Generations” was a partnership-building activity taking place from the 19th to the 26th of April in Sint Maarten in the Caribbean. 24 Youth Workers from Aruba, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Sint Maarten, Latvia, Türkiye, Croatia and Germany took part. The Caribbean Youth and Sport foundation hosted everyone in an amazing accommodation with nice views on […]
Klara in Bremen // 2nd Report
The last four months of my voluntary service have shown me how much a person can develop in such a short time. Whereas in the first third of the project I still had to get used to my new surroundings, my new work and my new circle of friends, I can now see that since […]
Vivianna in Bremen // Final Report
We have come full circle. I’m writing the final report in the same room where I packed my things for the Bremen adventure. This is a chance for self-reflection I suppose although my mind is not in the same place as my body at the moment. A year ago, I walked up the steps of […]
Salome in Bremen // Final Report
As I sit in my hometown, thinking about the past year, it feels strange. It’s like the year in Bremen flew by, but the memories are still very real. The last two months were full of emotions, whether from knowing I would leave soon or just the events themselves. Life is so weird and I […]
Ana in Bremen // 2nd Report
As a person who is usually responsible for posting volunteer reports on the website, I remember that special feeling when posting second reports: while 4 months is still a relatively long period, I always wondered what it was like to realise that you only have half as much time left as you’ve already spent here. And […]
Ferhat in Bremen // 2nd Report
“Today is Sunday.Today they took me out into the sunFor the first time.And for the first time in my life,I stood amazedThat the sky wasSo far away from meWas so blueWas so wide.Then I sat respectfully on the ground,I put my back against the wall.At this moment, no fear of falling into waves,At this moment, […]
Vladislava in Bremen // 2nd Report
Houston, we have a problem! Or not? Often, after six months of living in another country, two important periods occur: a period of irritation and a severe crisis. The period of irritation is expressed in the emigrant’s anger, perhaps even regret about moving. Language difficulties, bank card problems, local bureaucracy, searching for friends and so […]
Eva in Bremen // Final Report
I am sitting in the Antalya airport, practically at the same place as one year ago and now I really feel how many things have changed. So, it was the most difficult year in my life but at the same time one of the most beautiful. The first months of my volunteering were super challenging: […]
Maite in Bremen // 1st Report
My adventure in Bremen began on November 2nd, and I still can’t believe how quickly time has passed. I arrived in Germany from Barcelona, where I had just graduated from university. I was going through a difficult personal time and needed a change of scenery to discover the world and live new experiences. I am […]
Noni in Bremen // Final Report
Having recently finished my internship in Portugal, I was hungry to learn more and have more experiences abroad. I have had previous experience in NGO structures and Erasmus+ projects, but I haven’t been at an office for a long time. So, while searching for work opportunities back in Greece, this little instagram post caught my […]
Klara in Bremen // 1st Report
My first four months in Bremen showed me how quickly time can pass. I started the project with a fresh high school diploma in my pocket, 12 years of school behind me and a routine I was desperate to break out of. Although there were many reasons to go straight to university, as it was […]
Zehra in Bremen // 1st Report
Hello, I’m Zehra and this is my first report, the first report that I have been postponing for days because I didn’t know what to write. I am almost five months into my project and it amazes me how fast time passes. The fascination of the city the first day I arrived, getting lost on […]
Yanitsa in Bremen // Final Report
I’m writing this on my way home, but where my home is right now is in doubt. My eyes are full of memories, moments, adventures, friends I left behind in Bremen and others around the world. I feel like a year has gone by in the blink of an eye, and it has been so […]
Salome in Bremen // 2nd Report
9 months and a half have flown by, and here we are, marking the culmination of our volunteering project. Now it’s time for nostalgia, no more confusion about the project, maybe a bit, but you slowly follow the flow. It’s a moment to reflect on all that has been accomplished, to reassure yourself that our […]
Sofiia in Bremen // 1st Report
My journey as an ESC volunteer in Bremen started 4 month ago. It started at a very busy time for my organization with various projects. We even called this period the “New Season” because all the previous projects are over and we are now planning and implementing new ones. Personally I am working on international […]
Vivianna in Bremen // 2nd Report
During my time in Bremen, I have mainly concentrated on enhancing my filming and editing skills. Working at the Deutsches dance film institute has provided the perfect environment for this. From capturing performances to editing footage, I’ve been actively involved in all aspects of the filmmaking process, gaining valuable hands-on experience along the way. In […]
Alvaro in Bremen // 1st Report
Hey there, my dear friend, I hope this message finds you in the best of spirits! Buckle up because I’m about to take you on an epic journey through my recent escapade in Germany. Get ready to immerse yourself in a whirlwind of captivating tales, unforgettable encounters, and life-changing experiences. Remember how I couldn’t contain […]
Eva in Bremen // 2nd Report
Hi everyone, I am Eva and it’s my second report. Last 5 months were full of events and emotions. I had to say good bye to all my neighbors and welcome 4 new people in our flat. But I think it was a positive change, I really enjoy the vibe of our flat, we have […]
Germany // Training Course “Sustainability, capacity and development camp” in Bad Baderkesa
Sustainability, capacity and development camp was a training course in Bad Baderkesa, Germany from 31.03. – 08.04.2013 where 42 youth workers participated from 6 different countries (Germany, Italy, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey). The objectives of the project were to provide organizational tools to the NGOs from these countries and their key people (youth leaders, […]
Germany // Job Shadowing with NaturKultur “Sustainable Youth Work”
Sustainable Youth Work was a job shadowing by Teodora S. that came to visit NaturKultur e.V. for three weeks to enhace intercultural experiences in our organizations everyday work. In her job shadowing she participanted in different kind of projects and visited various NGO’s in northern Germany in order to compare working structures and to build […]
Germany // Training Course “Train the trainers – It’s up to me” in Diepenau
On our Training course – Train the trainers named “It’s up to me” we had 36 future trainers as participants from 6 different countries – Cyprus, Slovenia, Turkey, Romania, Italy and the host Germany. We had the main activity held in Diepenau and it lasted for 8 days. During these 8 days we spent all […]
Germany // Training Course “Train the trainers – It’s up to me 2” in Diepenau
NaturKultur e.V. Germany has organized the second edition of the train the trainers course “It’s up to me 2” that was held in Diepenau from 5-13th of March, 2015. There were in total 42 participants, trainers and organizers from 7 different counteries – Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, Estonia, Czech Republic, Croatia and Germany. The project was […]
Germany // Training Course “Be part of the solution” in Braunlage
“Be part of the solution” was a conflict resolution training that was held in the small city of Braunlage in Central Germany from the 1-7th of December 2015. There were 45 youngsters and youth workers that came to learn how to build peace between each other, how to organize projects and activities that will bring […]
Germany // Training Course “Train the trainers – It’s up to me 3” in Diepenau
Train the trainers “It´s up to me 3” was a third edition of a successful training “Its up to me” that was held from 2-10th of March 2016 in Diepenau, Germany where were 42 youth workers and trainers together from 7 different countries(Germany, Norway, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Macedonia and Latvia). The training course showed […]
Germany // Training Course “Train the trainers – Its up to me 4” in Braunlage
IT’S UP TO ME, IT’S UP TO YOU, IT’S UP TO US Day I: IT´S UP TO ME Wilderness, no internet, interculturality, learning processes, transformation, love, fun, joy, hard-working…Hmm…sounds like… Yes, you are right: Training Course, Train the Trainers, “It´s up to me 4”! Internally, we like to call it “Training Plus”. It has become […]
Germany // Training Course “Learn IT Tools” in Hohegeiß
Middle of the Spring, 23-30 May 2016 and 38 young people coming from 10 different countries (Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Germany, Egypt, Albania, Ukraine, Turkey and Spain) with their smart phones and computers in Hohegeiß, a village of a German small town Braunlage. What is this about? What are these people with […]
Germany // Training Course “Act Non Formal” in St. Andreasberg
ACT – do not hesitate, do not procrastinate, do not wait, DO something and do it! NON-FORMAL! Let’s make a strict line between formal and non-formal learning methods that was the main idea behind this project! Let’s make learning super funny and have two in one: entertainment + tangible outcomes! 42 participants from Italy, Greece, […]
Germany // Training Course “Train the trainers: It’s up to me 5” in Garlstedt
The main goal of It’s up to me it’s to give young trainers all the necessary skills they will need in their work: team management, conflict resolution, communicational skills… For this fifth edition, we decided to maintain a regular “diary” of what was happening during the project so those who haven’t been able to assist […]
Germany // Training Course “Recognition of youthworker/s” in Garlstedt
Recognition of youth worker/s was more than a training course and networking seminar. This project that had only 5 working days had a big mission. 35 youth workers with different backgrounds and level of experience have come together to start the process of changing International Youth work and getting the youth worker profession recognized on a […]
Abroad // Training Course “Youth Mobility in the Age of Crisis” in Wroclaw, Poland
“Youth Mobility in the Age of Crisis” was an 8-day Seminar hosted by TDM2000 Polska from 16th to 23rd of February 2015 in Wroclaw, Poland. Participating in the seminar were 8 partner organizations represented by delegates from the United Kingdom, Malta, Romania, Macedonia, Germany, Croatia, Czech Republic and Poland. In the beginning of the seminar we went through a lot […]
Abroad // Training Course “Who wants to be an Entrepreneur?” in Limassol, Cyprus
Businesses have a far more important mission than delivering the services and products promised. The culture formed within the society of a firm, shapes employees’ personality which in turn has an impact on the greater society. It is therefore, vital, that competent entrepreneurs cultivate healthy attributes when leading their businesses and create an environment where […]
Abroad // Training Course “Flourishing Youth” in Northern Italy
In late September, I took part in Flourishing Youth – Training Course on positive psychology in youth work organized by the Anatta Foundation and co-funded by Erasmus+. Over the course of almost a week I learned the principles and methodology of this relatively new field of psychology. I found the intersection of scientific research and […]
Abroad // Training Course “Better Together” in Barcelona, Spain
Study visit “Better Together” took place in Barcelona, 11-15 March 2018. One of the members of our team, Viktoria Panfilovich, went there as the coordinator of the German group representing NaturKultur e.V, Here you can read a bit about her experience: 19 young people – social workers, volunteers, youth workers, NGO employees – from Spain, Ukraine […]
Abroad // Training Course “No Hate Speech” in Braga, Portugal
The focus of the project was on online and offline hate speech. In order to raise awareness about the topic, there were applied different activities and methods, such as: group presentations, debates, living libraries, community guest speakers, etc. During the project, each group had to elaborate one specific topic related to hate speech. The different […]
Abroad // Training Course “Supporting Employability through Self-Development” in Prizren, Kosovo
From the 21st to 28th of March, three participants have represented NaturKultur on a Training Course in Prizren, Kosovo, which is part of the project “Supporting Employability through Self-Development”. Thirty youngsters from ten different countries from the Balkan peninsula, Italy and Germany learned methods to improve young people’s employability skills, including communication training, time management and self-esteem. On […]
Abroad // Training Course “Act out of the Box” in Coimbra, Portugal
In the beginning of January 2019, we, Lina Iona and Sarah, had the chance to leave the cold country of Germany and travel to sunny Montemor-o-Velho in Portugal. We were ready for ten days of working and living with a big group of people, as we were part of the Erasmus+ Training Course “Act out […]
Abroad // Training Course “Youth Work for Equality and Unity” in Caserta, Italy
On a farm 80km from Naples, Italy, a group of about 30 youth from all over Europe gathered for a week long training course about migration and human rights. The project was titled “Youth Work For Equality and Unity” #YW4EU. The other countries besides our German team that were represented at the training were Italy, […]
Abroad // Training Course “Get Updated” in Struga, North Macedonia
From the 1st to the 10th of September, two youth workers from Germany represented NaturKultur e.V. on a Training Course in Struga, North Macedonia. The TC is the second event of the Erasmus+ project “Get Updated: Project for Professional Development of Youth Workers”, this time focusing on communication skills for youth workers and conflict management. […]
Abroad // Training Course “Holistic Outdoor Leadership Programme” in Puebla de la Sierra, Spain
In June 2021 Eilidh and Liridon from Germany represented NaturKultur on the Erasmus+ Training Course “Holistic Outdoor Leadership Programme (HOLP)” in Puebla de la Sierra, Spain, organised by Madrid Outdoor Education. 20 participants from Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Poland, Germany and Portugal came together to learn about non-formal education techniques to develop leadership skills and […]
Abroad // Training Course “She-narrator” Sant Pau d’Ordal, Spain
SHE-NARRATOR: feminism, digital communication & social change was an Erasmus+ TC that took place in Sant Just Desvern from the 8.-14.11.2021. As a participant of this TC we discussed and learned about narratives and writing processes in a game and gamification, used a variety of digital tools, visited the youth organisation in Sant Just Desvern, […]
Abroad // Training Course “Mindset of Youth Workers” in Willemstad, Curaçao
From 21.-28. November 2021 we (Alisa, Alex & Angelina) went on the training course “Mindset of Youth Workers” in Willemstad, Curaçao in the Caribbean. Alongside the other participants who arrived from England, Croatia, Aruba, St. Maarten, Bulgaria, Greece, and the Netherlands, we learned through different tasks and activities possible ways to positively influence ways of […]
Abroad // Training Course “Theater for Youth” in Guggisberg, Switzerland
Switzerland suprised and made us joyful… The Training Course “Theater for Youth” was located in Guggisberg, a small village in the region Gantrisch in Switzerland. Apart from fresh air and a picturesque view of the mountains, escaping the routines of our home countries for a week was among the things we enjoyed most about our […]
Ferhat in Bremen // 1st Report
“I am sending you as sparks, you must return as flames.” Mustafa Kemal Atatürk This is the last sentence of the letter sent by the founder of the Republic of Turkey to the young people sent to study in Europe. When I came here, I always told myself this, and I saw every opportunity for […]
Vladislava in Bremen // 1st Report
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “Be the one who opens the doors for those who follow you.” A simple truth that reveals the essence of being a teacher, and which was the impetus for my important decision to go to gain teaching experience in another country, Germany. I should explain up front that I worked […]
Ana in Bremen // 1st Report
My volunteering experience started in September. As if knowing that a girl from post-summer Tbilisi was coming, Bremen greeted me with sunshine and heat. I even had a chance to go to a lake a couple of times with other volunteers and take a swim, and these warm memories cannot be spoiled even by the […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “Increase your employability” in Guadeloupe
The Youth Exchange “Increase your Employability” took place from 13.11-21.11.2023 in Guadeloupe in the city of Le Moule. The German team consisting of 4 participants extended the stay and remained on the island from 11.11.-23.11.2023 and thus used the travel days. In total, almost 30 people from 5 countries took part: Bulgaria, Spain, Croatia, Guadeloupe […]
Abroad // Youth Exchange “H.E.L.P.” in Aruba
The Youth Exchange H.E.L.P (Humans Empowering Local Projects) took place in Aruba, a Dutch overseas territory, with active participation from six countries Sint Maarten, Aruba, Curacao, Greece, Germany, and Croatia, 42 participants in total. Focused on the theme of activism, the exchange featured local volunteering actions in three diverse locations, allowing participants to make a meaningful impact across various […]
Germany // Youth Exchange “In the shadows” in Garlstedt – Alaa
The Erasmus+ project “In The Shadows” held in Garlstedt, Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Lower Saxony, Germany, from October 21st to 30th, 2023, focused on exploring stereotypes through theater and video methods. Participants from Spain, Greece, Estonia, Croatia, Romania, and Germany came together, totaling 42 young individuals. I chose to participate in this project due to my keen interest […]
