Hi! I'm Moona, a 29-year-old student from Helsinki, Finland. I participated in the project ESC short-term on support for regeneration in Sicily 1.-17.12.2024.
During this time we worked in two completely different locations. In the first week we were in a breathtaking setting in the mountain village of Milena. Our task was to restore a beautiful old watering hole for the joy of the citizens. We were able to give vent to our creativity in the art project.
The second week was spent in the bustling capital Palermo, where we worked alongside local rangers in the Monte Pellegrino nature reserve. On our days off, we also had the opportunity to travel to nearby cities, which was fun.
When I accidentally found the project announcement on Instagram, I spontaneously decided to apply and it was the best decision ever. I got to meet so many new and lovely people and spend time in the most beautiful places. I highly recommend young people to participate in volunteer projects. I think traveling broadens your mind and gives you the opportunity to learn a lot about the world and about yourself.
Moona Juvonen