Last April, our former member Liza decided to explore new life bubbles with a two-month ESC volunteering experience in Barcelona (Catalunya). Now that her stay is over and she had some time to reflect on her journey, we asked her to share with us a final reflection of her experience during this period: What did you discover … Continue reading Experience | Liza’s ESC in Barcelona (II)
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"Participating in the Mental Health First Aid Kit for youth workers project has been life-changing for me. Normally, big groups of people terrify me, most of the time I feel unsafe around people, it's hard for me to relax and act naturally for myself. But after coming to Puig-Reig I quickly found myself in a … Continue reading Experience | “Mental Health First Aid Kit for Youth Workers”
Places: 3 participantsVenue: Puig-Reig, Catalunya (Spain)Project dates: 26th April-2nd May 2024 Deadline to send application form: 15th March 2024 Description Often the stress for youth workers rises from wanting to help the struggling youngsters but not having the knowledge or toolset to manage the situations. This is why the main goal for this training course … Continue reading [CLOSED] “Mental Health First Aid Kit 2.0” training course in Catalunya (Spain)
Places: 2 participantsVenue: Terrassa (Spain)Project Dates: 11th-16th December 2023Deadline to send application form: 25th October 2023 Description "COOL PLAY, fostering interculturality by playing" aims to promote the use of games in the field of intercultural education. The project also aims to create a network of associations that work in the field of intercultural education, through the exchange … Continue reading [CLOSED] “Coolplay” training course in Terrassa (Spain)
Places: 5 participants aged 18-25 + 1 group leaderVenue: Catalonia (Spain)Project Dates: 7th-15th August 2023Reimbursement of travel costs: 360 EURDeadline to send application form: 20th June 2023 Description This youth exchange aims to create a space where the participants can disconnect from technology to connect again with themselves, offering them the tools to focus on their self-development process. The … Continue reading [CLOSED] “Disconnect to Reconnect” Youth Exchange in Catalonia (Spain)
Last September, our dear member Liisu decided to get a Mediterranean breeze and leave for a 11-month ESC volunteering experience in Terrassa (Catalunya) with our colleagues from La Vibria. We have asked her to share with us some insights of her life in Spain so far, and the result is not dissapointing at all! Enjoy … Continue reading “Adaptation and aha-moments” | Anna-Liisu’s adventures in Terrassa (PART IV)
Places: 2 participantsVenue: Terrassa (Spain)Project Dates: 18th-27th July 2023Reimbursement of travel costs: 360 EURDeadline to send application form: 8th June 2023 Description After COVID-19 there has been a noticeable increase in mental health difficulties that people working with youth encounter daily. Often, the stress for youth workers rises from wanting to help the struggling youngsters but not having the … Continue reading [CLOSED] “Mental Health First Aid Kit” training course in Terrassa (Spain)
Last September, our dear member Liisu decided to get a Mediterranean breeze and leave for a 11-month ESC volunteering experience in Terrassa (Catalunya) with our colleagues from La Vibria. We have asked her to share with us some insights of her life in Spain so far, and the result is not dissapointing at all! Enjoy … Continue reading “Getting comfy” | Anna-Liisu’s adventures in Terrassa (PART III)
Last September, our dear member Liisu decided to get a Mediterranean breeze and leave for a 11-month ESC volunteering experience in Terrassa (Catalunya) with our colleagues from La Vibria. After the first few months, we have asked her to share with us some insights of her life in Spain so far, and the result is … Continue reading “Living in Spain: Culture shocks” | Anna-Liisu’s adventures in Terrassa (PART II)
Last September, our dear member Liisu decided to get a Mediterranean breeze and leave for a 11-month ESC volunteering experience in Terrassa (Catalunya) with our colleagues from La Vibria. After the first few months, we have asked her to share with us some insights of her life in Spain so far, and the result is … Continue reading Anna-Liisu’s adventures in Terrassa (PART I)