20.11.2023-31.08.2024 Beatriz De Miguel Rosón (Spain)
¡Hola a todos! My name is Beatriz, and I participated in the ESC volunteer program through Erasmus+.
I was very fortunate to connect with IZUM and be selected as a volunteer for 10 months. During this time, I discovered a new country and culture, connected with people from all over the world, and, most importantly, I learned. I gained invaluable insights from the children, teenagers, teachers, and my fellow volunteers. Everything I learned and the entire experience will stay with me forever.
I arrived in Estonia in November 2023, just as the snow began to fall. :) During my time at the centre, my main role was supporting the teachers at ABC School and being a friend to the children. I spent countless hours playing with them while occasionally teaching them about my culture, as well as some Spanish and English.
In addition to my work at ABC School, I participated in urban camps and experienced my first snowy Christmas. I also organized a couple of events with the Youth Club about Spanish culture, and we even held one about Japanese culture, which was fantastic!
When summer arrived, the camp period began. I participated in three camps, where I grew closer to Estonia’s natural environment and discovered many different methods for teaching and having fun simultaneously.
Overall, this was an amazing experience that helped me grow as a person. It gave me time and space to explore my interests and embrace a 180-degree change in my life. I will be forever grateful for this opportunity and to the IZUM family for being so kind and supportive throughout my time there.