Being part of FNT as an ESC volunteer was a truly wonderful and unexpected experience. When I joined the project, I was quite skeptical because I barely knew anyone and I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, it quickly became one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.
Throughout the project, I learned a lot about social media and content creation. It helped me develop important skills in this area and gave me much more confidence in my abilities. I also had the opportunity to work alongside experienced people, which taught me how to manage deadlines, accept constructive feedback, and work more efficiently as part of a team. These experiences motivated me to keep improving and challenging myself.
One of the most valuable aspects of this project was the people I met. I had the chance to work with amazing individuals, and together we built a strong team. Without our collaboration and mutual support, we would not have been able to work so effectively. I never expected to meet such friendly, welcoming, and supportive people, and I am truly grateful for the connections I made.
Overall, this experience helped me grow both personally and professionally. It gave me new skills, increased my confidence, and showed me the importance of teamwork and communication. I will always look back on this experience with gratitude and appreciation.
“Pathways to Belonging” (EU-UKR-PB), project number 101239630, is funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps, under the Key Action “Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas” (ESC-SOLID-2025-VTHPA). The 24-month project is coordinated by the National Foundation for Youth (Romania), in partnership with Collectif pour un Service Civique Européen (France) and Stowarzyszenie Projektów Międzynarodowych LOGOS Polska (Poland). It aims to support the social inclusion, civic participation and personal and professional development of young Ukrainian refugees, drawing on a safe-spaces methodology delivered through the network of youth centres coordinated by the National Foundation for Youth.