As part of the European Solidarity Corps, our volunteer Christian spent several months in Romania, contributing to activities for young people and gaining valuable experience in youth work, facilitation and community engagement.
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, Christian took part in volunteering activities in the Călimănești area, working with young people in several schools there.
A key part of his role was to act as a facilitator of workshops, discussions, clubs, campaigns and other activities for young people. Together with local and international volunteers, he contributed to planning and implementing weekly activities designed to encourage young people to participate, express their ideas and become more active in their communities.
The activities covered a wide range of topics, including intercultural dialogue, active participation, democracy, social media, entrepreneurship, music and language clubs, arts and crafts. Through these activities, Christian had the opportunity to work directly with young people, discover different perspectives and develop new approaches to youth engagement.
Beyond facilitating activities, Christian was also involved in planning monthly workshop themes, promoting project activities through social media, preparing activity reports and participating in individual, group and team meetings. Regular meetings with the project team and mentor provided an important space for reflection, feedback and continuous learning.
🤝 Working alongside local and international volunteers was another important part of the experience. Team meetings and team-building activities created opportunities to exchange ideas, build relationships and learn from people with different cultural and personal backgrounds.
For Christian, this experience was much more than a volunteering placement. It was an opportunity to step outside his comfort zone, develop practical skills, become more confident in working with young people and contribute to the local community.
🌱 His journey in Romania is a great example of what the European Solidarity Corps can offer young people: the opportunity to give their time and energy to meaningful activities, while at the same time learning, growing and becoming part of an international community.
We are proud of Christian and his contribution as an ESC volunteer and grateful for the energy, ideas and commitment he brought to the project. 💙
At I am you peace global, we believe that volunteering can create change – both in communities and in the lives of the young people who choose to take part.
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