Hey, I’m Katrin and I’m from Estonia. I’ve been here for three months now, and as my volunteering journey comes to an end, I’d like to reflect on this unforgettable experience. After graduating, I knew I wanted to do something that would challenge me, help me grow, and take me out of my comfort zone. That’s why I decided to volunteer with ABS. I’ve always loved creating, designing, taking photos, and this opportunity allowed me to do all of that and more.

When I first arrived, I felt both nervous and excited. One of the first things I noticed was how beautiful the nature is here something I’ll definitely miss. Over the months, we organized many events from Tuesday to Thursday, and we were also responsible for writing articles about them and sharing updates on Instagram and Facebook. It was a great way to improve my communication skills and learn how to reach people through social media.

Each of us also had the chance to develop our own personal project. Working on mine was a highlight, because it allowed me to be creative, independent, and express my ideas in a meaningful way.

We also had the chance to travel around Bulgaria, and one of my favorite cities was Plovdiv. I absolutely loved it there, and I hope to return one day to explore it even more.

Throughout this journey, I gained a deeper understanding of how important youth organizations like ABS are. They give young people opportunities to learn, grow, and find direction. This experience helped me understand myself better and gave me clarity about what I want to do in the future. I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way each of them taught me something and gave me memories to remember.

This article is created by Katrin Tenso - participant in the ESC Project 2024-1-BG01-ESC51-VTJ-000223945 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, co-funded by the Bulgarian National Agency of Erasmus+ Program Human Resource Development Centre.

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