Incoming Volunteers

Hello everyone! I am Laura from Italy, and I am currently volunteering with the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) in Türkiye. I decided to volunteer for a year before figuring out what to do with my future and career.

Izmir, October 2024.
Looking back in time, one month full of adventures and challenges already passed. How did that happen so fast?

My name is Emilie. I am a 27-year-old French woman who decided to take a break from my job to discover other cultures. I got wind of Pi Youth Association from a friend, originally from Izmir. She sold me the city, the country and the association so well that an idea started to grow in my mind.

Hello, my name is Justus. I am 18 years old, and I came to Izmir after finishing high school in Germany this year. I have been living in Izmir for seven weeks now, and although I am still in the early stages of my twelve-month stay, I already have a lot to share.

Merhaba! My name is Nina, I am from Paris, in France. I am 24 years old and I have just finished my studies. I first did a degree in sociology and then a Master’s in local development and international solidarity.

Merhaba dear reader! I am Ida, an 18-year-old German who just graduated from high school and is currently volunteering with Pi Youth Association in Izmir, Türkiye. I have been here for one and a half month and I will stay for a full year.

Hi, my name is Franca, I am 19 years old and I come from Germany. I arrived together with the other volunteers in Izmir on September 1st so we already had some time to settle and explore the city and our surroundings.

To whoever is reading this blog-post: it is nice to meet you. My name is Romaric, and I am a 23-year-old French man. It is the first time you are hearing about me, but it won’t be the last, as I will be staying here for a whole year.

Merhaba, I am Coraline and I will be an ESC volunteer with Pi Youth Association for 12 months. I started in September. Like most volunteers, I arrived on September 1st; like a new back to school.

How amazing is Izmir… Hi, my name is Helen, I am 20 years old, and I come from Germany. I

My name is Maria Inês, I am 19 years old, and I am from Portugal.

I decided to participate in this experience for everything I could gain.

Hey my name is Angus McGill and I’m from Portugal.

Coming to Türkiye was a different summer for sure! On the first day, it was very confusing and a lot of mixed emotions…

I am Nils, 19 years old and soon my stay in Türkiye will end. I was here for 7 months.
In this post I want to write about some of the many things this time gave me and that I’m grateful
for.

Merhaba, I’m Sarah, I’m 25 years old and I come from Marseille, France. I am doing a short term volunteering