{"id":9339,"date":"2025-06-27T14:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youthforequality.sk\/?p=9339"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:44:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:44:07","slug":"volunteering-blog-6-months-in-slovakia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthforequality.sk\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/volunteering-blog-6-months-in-slovakia\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering Blog: 6 Months in Slovakia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9339\" class=\"elementor elementor-9339\">\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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s already been half a year since I started volunteering with <\/span><b>Youth for Equality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and every time I try to reflect on this journey, I realize just how much has happened and how much I\u2019ve grown.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all started in January. My name is Kristina (but friends call me Kika), I\u2019m from Ukraine and have been living in Slovakia for the past four years. After completing my bachelor\u2019s degree in political science, I wanted to find a place where I could apply my knowledge and continue growing and I found it here.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first, everything felt a bit new \u2014 new tasks, people, social media, projects. But the team welcomed me with warmth, and day by day I started feeling like part of something meaningful.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soon I had an unforgettable experience \u2014 <\/span><b>On-Arrival Training in Nov\u00e1 Dubnica<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ESC volunteers. It was my first time being surrounded by people from all corners of Europe (and beyond), united by the same goal \u2014 to make the world a little better. In a warm, friendly, and inspiring atmosphere, we learned more about volunteering, our rights and responsibilities, Youthpass, and participated in games, training, and workshops that helped us connect and become a real international team. I made new friends, gained valuable insights, and collected memories I\u2019ll cherish forever.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the very first weeks of my volunteering, I got involved in the <\/span><b>Youth DemocrAID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> project \u2014 an initiative focused on civic engagement, democracy, and youth participation. For me, it wasn\u2019t just an interesting task, but something truly meaningful and inspiring. I helped write content, helped to organize and facilitate workshops for the first time in my life, and even co-hosted a podcast where we discussed the role of civic engagement and how young people can take the first steps toward making change. Each activity in this project helped me learn something new, challenge myself, and feel that I was making a real impact.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of my local activities that came from my idea is organizing the monthly <\/span><b>Quiz Night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, held every last Wednesday. It\u2019s an event that brings people together \u2014 regardless of age or background \u2014 for an evening of fun, teamwork, and curiosity. It\u2019s not just a quiz \u2014 it\u2019s an opportunity to test your knowledge on all kinds of topics (from history and music to logic and pop culture), meet new people, and enjoy a vibrant, light-hearted atmosphere.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another local activity I\u2019m proud of is the <\/span><b>Women\u2019s Club<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that I help to run every Thursday. This is a space for Ukrainian women who were forced to leave their homes due to the war. In a warm and supportive atmosphere, we create a safe place where they feel heard, seen, and connected. Through creative workshops \u2014 embroidery, knitting, soap-making, painting \u2014 they can relax, express themselves, and rebuild their confidence. We also include games and informal Slovak language practice, helping to bridge cultures and build new lives with dignity and joy.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most memorable experiences was the <\/span><b>Voices of Tomorrow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> project, organized by our team with the support of the Visegrad Fund. It brought together participants from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Ukraine to explore themes of civic engagement, democracy, international cooperation, media, and podcasting. We didn\u2019t just talk about media \u2014 we created content ourselves, held interviews, and recorded podcasts. The project was full of meaningful conversations, new connections, and shared inspiration.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, one of the biggest highlights of the past weeks was <\/span><b>City Health Week<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a three-week volunteering program filled with learning, energy, and shared purpose. We gathered 10 volunteers from different countries to dive into topics like mental health, physical wellness, nutrition, and active living. The highlight was the City Health Week Festival in Bernol\u00e1kov sad, where volunteers helped design the program, host activities, and create a space of learning and well-being for the public. It wasn\u2019t just a festival \u2014 it was a celebration of everything we\u2019d worked on and experienced together.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Health Week became a space of strength, care, and awareness. It wasn\u2019t just a project \u2014 it was a community, an energy, and a step toward becoming the best version of ourselves.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteering has become more than just a project for me \u2014 it\u2019s a journey. Into a new society, into teams with incredible people, and most importantly, into myself. 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