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Meet Eugenia: A Journey of Volunteering and Self-Discovery
At Association FOR YOU, we love to share the experiences of our amazing volunteers. Today, we introduce you to Eugenia, a 22-year-old social work graduate from Greece. She recently completed her volunteer journey in Varna, and we sat down with her to hear all about her experience. Introduce…
Solidarity in Action: New “Sunny House” Project Supports Vulnerable Groups
The Day Center for Adults with Disabilities “Sunny House,” managed by the “Family Center – Maria” association, has launched a new project under the “European Solidarity Corps” program. The project will involve two volunteers, one of whom is from a disadvantaged background. This initiative not only…
Environmental Education and Sustainability: The Project of Association “Ela”
We are delighted to announce that our partners from Association “Ela” have successfully completed their project, part of which focused on the development of the “Green Educational Center” in the village of Sturgel. The project brought together the efforts of one long-term and six short-term…
Successful completion of the National Youth Forum project
The National Youth Forum (NYF) has successfully completed project № 2023 - 1 - BG01 - ESC51 - VTJ - 000117299, which aimed to support structured dialogue in the youth sector at both local and national levels. This initiative, involving four dedicated Bulgarian volunteers, focused on enhancing young…
A Year of Growth: Carmen’s experience as a volunteer at Alliance Française
Hello, I’m Carmen, a passionate 24 year old crocheter and traveler. I studied German back in France. After graduation I moved to Germany for a school year as a language assistant in a German high school. Have you volunteered before? No, I didn’t. What motivated you to apply for this project? Back…
Association “Step forward” launches a new project
We at Association "FOR YOU are thrilled to share that our partners from "Step forward" have launched an inspiring new project, part of the European Solidarity Corps program. It involves the active participation of five volunteers, three of whom have already started their work One of the team's…
Simona Yordanova: Having the courage to live is the key to happiness
Hello! My name is Simona Yordanova, 21 years old from Parvomay. I am a student at the University of Economics - Varna, studying Digital media and PR. My favorite activities are drawing and reading books. I love traveling and getting to know new worlds and cultures. Also to indulge in a walk in…
Origins and Practices of Halloween in Europe
In Europe, Halloween is primarily the feast of the dead. With the famous “trick or treat” but not only. Depending on the country this maY differ. First of all, Halloween has its origins with the Celts, around 600 years BC and not from the United States. The night before November 1st is known as…
Starting point Varna - a useful travel guide!
After being a volunteer for almost a year at Association For You, French volunteer Oriane presented her personal project. She has been working in the communication team since March 2021. As a volunteer under the European Solidarity Corps, she had the chance to create her own personal project. With…
European Year of Youth - are you getting involved?
Perhaps most of you have already heard about the announcement of 2022 as the Year of Youth. The Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Year of Youth was adopted on 20 December 2021. The European Year of Youth has several main objectives: The first is to focus on…
A French Christmas time in Varna with Manon!
Manon is our new intern from Bayonne, France. She joined the team of the workshop PLACE FOR YOU and Hale 3 for 3 months. During her time here, she is going to spend her first Christmas abroad. What an experience full of new challenges for Manon! Discover more about her experience in Varna and at…
Success stories and International Volunteer Day!
Today is December 5 - International Volunteer Day! To celebrate it, we contacted three of our former volunteers - Pamela, Yoan and Matteo, who told us how their volunteer experience helped them be the people they are today. Did they include this experience in their CV, did it help them find a job…
Surfing off summer with aqua sports for children with special needs
The 12th of September was the day to discover aqua sport! Indeed, Niki Surf Sport as well as For You and other partners (mention below) have organized an event in Aspurohovo beach. Perfect time and perfect weather to discover new sports, such as Kayak, for young disadvantaged Bulgarians and their…
The 9th of May: Europe Day, Unity is strength
The 9th of May 2021 was Europe day! A way to celebrate European history but most of all solidarity and peace. To celebrate this day, let's rediscover or discover the important historical facts about the European Union🇪🇺 But first, what's Europe Day? Europe day is an international…
What are the benefits of spending a GAP year?
It is important to be successful, to have direction in our lives, and to make the right decisions. However, the truth is that all these expectations can be quite stressful, especially for a young person who has to decide his fate. Although surrounded by countless possibilities, research…
4 Skills You Can Develop During Your Volunteering Time
Volunteering is known to be a rich experience, but did you know that it can help you find a job? During this time volunteering abroad, you will gain some skills that are going to be useful for your future! Here are 4 skills you will be able to develop during your volunteering and how they are…
Did Volunteering Practices Evolve Through the Twenty-One Century? Let’s Find out Together
In June 2020, the Plan of Action to Integrate Volunteering into the 2030 Agenda for the Global Technical Meeting on Volunteering 2020, published a study on volunteering practices in the twenty-first century. This study suggests that volunteering practices have evolved due to technological…
9 Steps to Preparing a Resume if You Have No Experience
When you have no experience in a field or any previous work experience at all, it is important that your resume corresponds to the job advertisement or internship for which you are applying. Focus on the qualities required for a successful career in the sector. Whether it would be soft or hard…
Guide: How To Find The Right European Solidarity Corps Project For You?
Nowadays there are many opportunities ahead of young people for both personal and professional development. The Internet gives people endless resources of information. Globalization is making traveling easier each day and young people grow more conscious with each generation. If you are looking…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Volunteering
You have decided to diversify your everyday life or maybe you want to meet new people? Perhaps you want to gain experience in a certain area? That’s all great! Volunteering is a path that gives a person the chance to find many answers both for oneself as well as for life in general. However,…