A Year of Growth in Menfi: Pau’s Story as an ESC Volunteer in Sicily

The European Solidarity Corps volunteer placement in Menfi, Sicily, is a long-term volunteering experience hosted by Istituto Walden. The participant worked with children and teenagers in care, engaged in daily activities, and developed language and intercultural skills while living in Sicily for six months. The story highlights personal growth, adaptability, and the impact of volunteering on both the volunteer and the local community.

Gained language, intercultural and personal skills; improved Italian and English; exposure to different cultures; experience in child care and education settings