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28 01, 2019

Back in Baia Mare!

January 28th, 2019|Categories: Events, Press release, Projects|

There are different ways to start writing a blog but I start with the most traditional way...  random sentence like this one! During the Christma`s holidays I went home and the time that I spent in Portugal made me realize how much I love to be in Romania, to live one of the most unique [...]

27 01, 2019

Collateral beauty

January 27th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Events, Press release, Projects|

We are already immersed in all the projects we are leading, collaborating with and coming up with. The brainstorming to think about brand-new ideas is really fun and important, I can almost say that that is the easy part. Who would not love a space to be heard and to be able to imagine colorful [...]

15 01, 2019

Open Call: Wider Horizon short-term EVS in Netherlands!

January 15th, 2019|Categories: Events, Press release, Projects|

Olde Vechte Foundation in Ommen, the Netherlands in partnership with YMCA Romania announce the opportunity of doing a short-term EVS in spring for 10 youngsters coming from disadvantaged background. There will be two terms: the first one is from 13th March 2019 - 12th May 2019 and the second one from 15th May 2019 - [...]

14 01, 2019

WELCOME BACK

January 14th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Events, Press release, Projects|

The new year is already here and so we are the volunteers. Things have not changed that much: just a little bit more of snow and a bit colder, but the same faces that we were willing to see when we thought about coming back. These days back home have recharged our batteries due to [...]

10 01, 2019

Open Call: Volunteering at YMCA Bournemouth, United Kingdom for 4 months placement!!

January 10th, 2019|Categories: Events, Press release, Projects|

YMCA Bournemouth in partnership with YMCA Romania announce the opening for the  following EVS roles in YMCA Bournemouth, United Kingdom, the services being for 4 months starting in 24th of April 2019 and finish in 4th September  2019. You can find down below more details about this short term placement and what consists the project. Info [...]

19 12, 2018

“Finally see what it means to be living”

December 19th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Events, Press release, Projects|

And here we go to face our last week as EVSers in Romania this year. Christmas is in the corner and our families are waiting for us at home. The snow made its first big appearence so we do not forget that winter is here to stay for a while. With it, our time for [...]

14 12, 2018

Let´s do a little break …

December 14th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Events, Press release|

This was the last week, before Christmas because I'm going home. I will fly to Portugal, to spend time with my family and my friends who are waiting for me. Anxious to see them, for a short period of time but to tell the stories that I'm living here and all the aspects of my [...]

11 12, 2018

“Que tu curiosidad no desaparezca”

December 11th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Events, Press release, Projects|

It is undeniable that Romania is treating me well and that I am having fun here by trying to delight in every moment that this opportunity is offering to me. It is also true that here I am learning a lot about myself; and that is always the hard part: getting to know myself and [...]

10 12, 2018

A week of good moments

December 10th, 2018|Categories: Events, Press release, Projects|

Another week passed and new moments were always lived with a good mood. The beginning of the weeks is always marked by activity planning and this week we felt successful. We received a positive feedback from the students and the teachers about the activity of conflict management. Even better, we always learn from "our students." [...]

10 12, 2018

EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027. 11 European Youth Goals

December 10th, 2018|Categories: Events, Press release, Projects|

The EU Youth Strategy is the framework for EU youth policy cooperation for 2019-2027, based on the Council Resolution of 26 November 2018. EU youth cooperation shall make the most of youth policy's potential. It fosters youth participation in democratic life; it also supports social and civic engagement and aims to ensure that all young [...]