Oh yeah, I’m a volunteer: how unexpected dreams became reality!
Jeremy, Belgium, Age 21Why would I want to step out of my pleasant life at home, my comfort zone? The question should rather be, why not?
My story took place in Brittany, France. I used to be a volunteer for nine months at Europ’Armor, a Europe Direct Center in the city of Saint-Brieuc with the objective of raising young people's awareness about the EU and their opportunities to go abroad.
This experience enabled me to make connections with people from all over Europe. We explored a multitude of gorgeous places in our surroundings and across the country. I realized what a great privilege it is to be a citizen of the EU. Since then, I can't get enough of interculturality.
To me, national boundaries and linguistic or cultural differences seem much less of an obstacle or a barrier than an enrichment in terms of communication, solidarity and so much more!
Apart from a couple of train strikes and a bit of pandemic, my memories of that time are exclusively positive. It was a tremendously precious experience!
Updated on Torek, 17/02/2026