(HR)

Bok svima!

Moje ime je Anna, imam 22 godine i nova sam volonterka Europskih snaga solidarnosti u udruzi mladih Mladi u EU.

Ovo je zapravo moj drugi ESC volonterski projekt — prvi se održao u Zagrebu 2024. godine. Na tom projektu, zaljubila sam se u Hrvatsku: njezinu prirodu, kulturu, a najviše u njezine ljude. To je bilo zaista iskustvo koje mijenja život i potaknulo me da napravim korak naprijed i prijavim se za dugoročno volontiranje. Iako nisam birala projekte prema državi, bila sam nevjerojatno sretna što sam odabrana za onaj u Šibeniku!

Imam velika očekivanja od ovog projekta, ali najviše želim naučiti više o hrvatskoj kulturi i pronaći ‘svoje ljude’ ovdje — one koje ću s ponosom zvati prijateljima (i one kojima ću stalno slati ideje za novo backpacking putovanje 😄).

Tijekom ove volonterske pustolovine, nadam se ne samo da ću pomagati drugima, već i da ću naučiti više o radu s mladima u međunarodnom okruženju te unaprijediti svoje vještine u organizaciji događaja, facilitaciji i međukulturalnoj komunikaciji.

Kao Ukrajinka, znam koliko su mladi važni u oblikovanju bolje budućnosti. Uvijek me inspirira energija i kreativnost mladih. Iskreno vjerujem da oni mogu postići nevjerojatne stvari — sve što im treba je malo podrške i prostora za rast. Zato sam tako uzbuđena što ću pomoći mladima u Šibeniku da ožive svoje ideje i otključaju svoj puni potencijal. Jer vjerujem da, ako imate cilj i radite na njemu — sve je moguće.

Rastimo zajedno u bolje verzije sebe!

(EN)

Hello everyone!

My name is Anna, I’m 22 years old, and I’m a new European Solidarity Corps volunteer at the Youth Association Youth in the EU.

This is actually my second ESC volunteering project — the first one took place in Zagreb in 2024. That project made me fall in love with Croatia: its nature, culture, and most of all, its people. It was truly a life-changing experience that inspired me to take a leap and apply for a long-term volunteering opportunity. Even though I didn’t choose projects based on the country, I was incredibly happy to be selected for the one in Šibenik!

I have high hopes for this project, but most of all, I want to learn more about Croatian culture and find ‘my people’ here — those whom I will proudly call friends (and those whom I will spam with another backpacking trip idea 😄).

During this volunteering journey, I hope not only to support others but also to learn more about working with youth in an international environment, and to improve my skills in event organization, facilitation, and intercultural communication.

As a Ukrainian, I know how important young people are in shaping a better future. I’m always inspired by the energy and creativity of youth. I truly believe they can achieve amazing things — all they need is a bit of support and space to grow. That’s why I’m so excited to help the youth of Šibenik bring their ideas to life and unlock their full potential. Because I believe that if you have a goal and work toward it — anything is possible.

Let’s grow into better versions of ourselves together!