Interview for newspaper

Today they asked me to answer a few questions, tomorrow those letters and sentences are published in a news paper. 

Why did you choose Kesklinna Noortekeskus as your voluntary service organisation? 

I chose to come to Kesklinna youth center because it is a place with great opportunities. The team is ambitious and that is something I like. Also I felt like this could be a good place to try my skills and use the knowledge that I have gained during all my years of studying.

5 most great things you have experienced during your evs

1: jumping from the singing arena

2: joining a folk music (weekend) camp

3: mushrooming in the forest

4: getting to know the Estonian culture (nature, food, people)

5: being surrounded by international people

Why should young people go to evs?

To really get to know yourself and to experience living abroad. This involves being 

independent, being able to communicate with different types of people, learning to solve problems, etc.

Did you do voluntary work also in Belgium?  

Yes, I have been active as a volunteer in Belgium also. When I was younger, I spent a lot of time in the local youth house. I was helping them out with bar tending but also I organized concerts. Now, I am volunteering for the Flemish National Agency. Together we find ways to promote going abroad among young people.

How popular is voluntary work in Belgium?

Voluntary work is a big thing in Belgium. The main places for (young) people to volunteer are NGOs and since we have thousands of those, the number of volunteers is high. Youth movements for instance, such as scouts, are mainly running on volunteers.