I'm a life-long volunteer! My most meaningful experiences abroad were in South America and the Middle East. I expected to immerse myself in a completely different environment and culture where my point of view on the world could be transformed, and that's exactly what happened! My focus has always been on education and I've organized workshops and language courses on my own from the ground up.

I've chosen very different environments where I could inspire my peers and learn about innovative and educational approaches to teaching and working for an NGO. I chose all my destinations ensuring that they would be in a genuine context, far from big cities and preferably in a rural environment.

I think Europe as a volunteer abroad destination is underrated and should be a more considered destination. If we think about migration flows to Europe and the increasing rate of unemployment, our view on the European landscape changes a lot. Volunteers are essential, particularly in Southern Europe where the economical crisis and migration have had and continue to have a big impact on society. What has been hugely underestimated for instance, is the chance to volunteer in a cultural and environmental heritage conservation program.