Balkans. Thessaloniki. Human Rights. Youth Participation.
I proudly present another VLOG made in Xanthi, Greece. This trip was short but intense. Driven by a few fails, I believe that we got to some of the places by destiny (like for example the national park, where we almost died). It was an amazing adventure! Check it out!
I remember how full of anxiousness and fear I was before coming here to Greece. Now I am here for almost 8 months and I don’t regret anything. This video is only one example of why this place is so amazing. Watch and enjoy this VLOG from Sofia, Bulgaria (and be jealous because of how […]
“One hour of pure adrenaline.”This is how Anastasiia describes her first time on air for a radio broadcast. Let’s take a step back: On Saturday 12th of February, Julien, Michelle, Anastasiia, Stephan and Roberto – all of them are volunteering for Balkan Hotspot – left for Serres. The reason? Well, every year, on 13th of […]
We all know the saying “When you are young, you have time but no money, when you are older, you have money but no time”. It is a vicious circle that sets boundaries for young people and stops them from making new memories and experiencing new cultures themselves. Some youngsters might just accept that sad […]
I will share a little secret with you: you can volunteer abroad, get out of your comfort zone, learn a new language and live a unique experience…without any cost!How? With the European Solidarity Corps! Join Roberto Gentile’s journey and you will discover what makes this volunteer opportunity different through the fears and joys that arise […]
Prepare yourself to walk in the city of Thessaloniki on 5th December, because for the International Volunteers Day we organize a new type of geocaching ! What is geocaching Geocaching consists of doing a treasure hunt of boxes. The boxes are called “geocaches”, or “caches” and can be hidden everywhere in the world. This hunt […]
Nîmes is a city situated in the South of France in the Gard department. Living there for 3 years, I had time to discover a lot of places. Nîmes is a city which has a lot of heritage. It has a rich culture and history and remains a city with a strong identity. Plus with […]
The first outdoor event I participated in here in Thessaloniki took place in mid-May. I was responsible for running the opening ice-breaking game. It was a simple yes / no game. People who agreed with the sentence I was saying were supposed to go to the right and those who did not go to the left. […]
Europe Day held on 9 May every year, celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical ‘Schuman declaration’. The ESC program creates opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects around Europe. We invite you to come on a journey through the experience of Ioanna Pardalaki in Barcelona […]
A few new volunteers are now working in Balkan Hotspot. We would like to present them and tell you a short story about the first impressions of working here, living in a new place with previously unknown people and the city. Enjoy it!
