Journey of Creativity and Connection – Clélia´s story
Discover how the ELF Around Project transforms lives through creativity, cultural exchange, and community. Read Clélia’s inspiring volunteer story.
An Experience to Remember Forever: Nane and Meri’s Story
An Unforgettable Journey – Nane and Meri Share Their Experience from the project Elf Around
A Journey of Growth – Léna´s story
Discover Léna’s story as a long-term volunteer at Villa Elba—learning, connecting, and creating memories that last a lifetime
Fortune Favours the Brave – Olivia’s Volunteering Journey
During my gap year in Kokkola, Finland, the winter days felt long and lonely at first. Then came adventure: SUP-boarding with kids, laughter in storms, and unforgettable moments that brightened my days.
Finding Myself 9000 km From Home – Cassandra Scipion
Finding Myself 9000 km From Home – Cassandra Scipion Here I am, more than 9,000 km from my native island of Reunion, immersed in the heart of Finnish nature, in a summer house that I’m sharing with nine flatmates from Spain, Portugal, Ukraine, Luxembourg, Turkey and Italy. For over a month, we’ve been building a […]
How Volunteering with Children Shaped Me
How Volunteering with Children Shaped Me -Daniel’s Experience I am Daniel, I’m from Murcia, Spain. I am studying a degree of primary education and that is one reason why I applied for this project. I wanted to experience another different type of Erasmus + project, a volunteer program related to children, in order to know […]
Life-Changing Erasmus+ Experience in Finland – Ömer’s Story
Joining this Erasmus+ project in Finland was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Embracing Diversity and Growth in Krioneri: A Volunteering Experience
Embracing Diversity and Growth in Krioneri: A Volunteering Experience We recently had the incredible opportunity to volunteer in Krioneri, a charming village of about 900 residents. Arriving a day earlier than the other volunteers, we found ourselves both intrigued and nervous. Meeting new people is always a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially when the […]
BLOG: My experience about volunteering
Blog: My volunteering experience Hello, I’m Marie, and I come from France. I did a voluntary trip in the summer of 2024 on a little island called “Mässkär” in Finland with Villa Elba. I was a student who wanted to enjoy his school holidays before this last year of study, with the ambition to discover […]
BLOG: My volunteering experience in Finland
My volunteering experience in Finland – Federica Gaudenzi