{"id":7956,"date":"2024-09-05T12:17:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T10:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youthforequality.sk\/index.php\/2024\/09\/05\/young-leaders-a-journey-story-from-mahmut-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T10:35:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T08:35:22","slug":"volunteering-in-a-youth-for-equality-heres-what-it-taught-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthforequality.sk\/index.php\/2024\/09\/05\/volunteering-in-a-youth-for-equality-heres-what-it-taught-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering in a Youth for Equality: Here&#8217;s what It taught me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7956\" class=\"elementor elementor-7956\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6942abe9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6942abe9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-562c817f\" data-id=\"562c817f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb8ed18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fb8ed18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"327\"><strong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"301\">Why I Took a Gap Year to Volunteer \u2014 and What I\u2019ve Learned<\/strong><br data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\" \/><em data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"327\">By Diana Tereshchenko<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"327\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"752\">Hello, my name is Diana Tereshchenko. I have eight years of experience working in IT and education companies, primarily in event coordination and sales. But this year, I finally decided to take a leap \u2014 and fulfill a long-held dream by taking a gap year. In this article, I\u2019d like to share how I chose my volunteering project, what I\u2019ve been doing over the past few months, and how it has contributed to my personal growth.<\/p><p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"752\">\u00a0<\/p><hr data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"757\" \/><h3 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"811\">Why I decided to dedicate a year to volunteering<\/h3><p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1089\">For several months now, I\u2019ve been volunteering with the non-profit organization <strong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"915\">Youth for Equality<\/strong> as part of the <strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"966\">European Solidarity Corps (ESC)<\/strong> program \u2014 a fantastic initiative that allows young people aged 18 to 30 to volunteer in meaningful projects across Europe.<\/p><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1413\">As part of my ESC experience, I\u2019ve supported the team in organizing educational activities for schools, focusing on topics like mental health and English language skills. I also supported\u00a0 conducting sessions for Ukrainians, helping people feel more confident in their new environment.<\/p><p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1825\">I chose an educational project because I was passionate about sharing the knowledge I\u2019ve gained over the years. And honestly, I wanted to better understand how charitable organizations work from the inside \u2014 how teams operate, what processes they follow, and how I could contribute in a meaningful way. In many moments of my own life, people have helped me \u2014 and this was my opportunity to give something back.<\/p><p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1825\">\u00a0<\/p><hr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1881\">Why people volunteer: Some common motivations<\/h3><p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1967\">There are many reasons why people decide to take part in charity projects like this:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2515\"><li data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2053\"><p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2053\">The desire to help others: A natural need to make a difference in the world.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2131\"><p data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2131\">The search for meaning: Volunteering gives people a sense of purpose.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2213\"><p data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2213\">Giving back: Those who have received help often want to return the favor.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2331\"><p data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2331\">Professional development: You can gain valuable skills like teamwork, communication, leadership, or teaching.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2423\"><p data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2423\">Broadened horizons: Volunteering introduces you to new people, ideas, and cultures.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2515\"><p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2515\">Values and beliefs: Some people simply feel a moral responsibility to support others.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2520\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2559\">What I gained from the experience<\/h3><p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2851\">My ESC volunteering placement in Trnava, Slovakia has lasted over four months so far \u2014 and it\u2019s been incredibly enriching. The ESC program covers your basic expenses (travel, accommodation, food, insurance, and pocket money), and you can join a project for anywhere from 2 to 12 months.<\/p><p data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"3126\">From day one, I was welcomed by a supportive team. They showed me around Trnava \u2014 also called the \u201cSlovak Rome\u201d because of its many churches \u2014 and helped me feel at home. Over time, I supported various activities and contributed to the organization\u2019s work in multiple ways:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3552\"><li data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3219\"><p data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3219\">Assisting with international youth projects (like international workshops, exchanges and trainings)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3348\"><p data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3348\">Helping organize local events (workshops for students on health, improvisation English classes, stretching workshops for youth)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3395\"><p data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3395\">Supporting cooperation with other NGOs<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3442\"><p data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3442\">Joining discussion clubs and workshops<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3487\"><p data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3487\">Helping with fundraising initiatives<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3552\"><p data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3552\">Contributing to the marketing strategy of the organization<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3817\">Through these experiences, I realized how much charitable organizations have in common with private companies \u2014 in terms of structure, planning, and communication. At the same time, the values-driven approach creates a completely different atmosphere and purpose.<\/p><p data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3817\">\u00a0<\/p><hr data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3822\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3873\">Tips to get the most out of your volunteering<\/h3><p data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3951\">If you\u2019re thinking about volunteering, here are a few things that helped me:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4278\"><li data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4002\"><p data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4002\">Choose a project that genuinely interests you<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4080\"><p data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4080\">Be proactive \u2014 suggest ideas, notice what\u2019s missing, and offer your input<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4139\"><p data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4139\">Don\u2019t be afraid to admit when you don\u2019t know something<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4199\"><p data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4199\">Use the support of your mentor, coordinators and sending organization<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4278\"><p data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4278\">Embrace the new and unexpected \u2014 you\u2019re not alone, and help is always nearby<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4283\" \/><h3 data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4311\">What I\u2019ll take with me<\/h3><p data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4343\">This experience has helped me:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4650\"><li data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4423\"><p data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4423\">Better understand the structure and daily work of non-profit organizations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4506\"><p data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4506\">Learn how to work with young people and feel more confident in public speaking<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4584\"><p data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4584\">Share my own 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