ASH Wales Cymru is one of our partner organisations, who decided to host EVS volunteers in their office. Find out more about benefits of hosting an EVS volunteer in your organisation and read an interview with Jamie Jones-Mead.
Tom had an excellent opportunity to explore Romanian culture and develop his passion for media during his EVS project. “I saw that the skills I already had were appreciated and valuable,” he said. Read his story here.
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Read how it was for Laura, from Cardiff, to lead an international project at an organic farm in Pembrokeshire. “This was a chance to explore another area of my country,” she said.
Maria from Spain spent eight months in the UNA Exchange office as an EVS volunteer. She dedicated her time to promoting international volunteering and developing her media skills. Read her experience here.
Meeting people from other countries and developing their own skills is often the best start for challenged youngsters to begin international volunteering . Read the experience of Thomas, who prepared himself for his first travelling experience through leading an international project at an organic farm in Wales.
“I personally think that everyone should volunteer at least once in their lifetime.” Read the experience of our volunteer Yan, who has led many groups of international volunteers in Wales over the years.
“It opened my eyes to see that there is more than just the little town where I live.” Read the story of Daniel, who participated in a Youth Exchange in Spain called “Building our European home.”
Gary, from Wales, found himself an EVS project to extend his media skills and spent a year volunteering in Portugal. Find out more about his experience here. Read more >
Claire took part in the supported volunteering program Step by Step, working with children in Spain for two weeks. She is now helping youngsters from Swansea to start international volunteering. Read her story here.
Volunteering abroad helped our volunteer Darren to deal with homelessness. Read more about his journey through our Step by Step supported volunteering program!