07/09/2026
One year ago, I applied for a project, not knowing that one year later, I would be writing this with tears in my eyes - because that project became one of the most meaningful chapters of my life.
My volunteering experience at Jauniešu studija "BaMbuss" taught me not only practical skills, but also so much about myself, people, life, and the way I see the world. That is why, for me, ESC projects are so much more than technical skills or something to add to your CV. They are about growing, discovering yourself, finding answers, and becoming a different version of yourself.
If I could go back one year and talk to that girl who was hesitating about whether to apply, I would tell her:
“This is going to be one of the most exciting and unforgettable periods of your life. If you want to be happy, apply.”
From the friends I shared my everyday life with to the people I worked with at BaMbuss, every little part of this experience became special to me.
I made so many beautiful friendships. I experienced things I had never experienced before. Most importantly, I got to know myself much better.
There were so many questions and things in my mind that had been bothering me for years, things I could never quite make sense of. Somehow, during this year, I found my own answers.
Honestly, I don’t think I could have learned everything this year taught me in five years if I had stayed where I was.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who stood behind me throughout this journey - my friends, colleagues, managers, mentor, and everyone who became a part of my Latvian chapter. You all made this experience what it was.
I hope that one day, somehow, my path will lead me back to Riga.
Riga will always have a special place in my heart.
Wherever I am in the world, whenever I hear “Sveiki”, I know my heart will warm up and a smile will appear on my face.
Thank you, Latvia, for a year I will never forget.
See you again someday. 🇱🇻❤️
Tā par savu pieredzi Rīgā, Latvijā raksta Dilber no Azerbaidžānas, kura 12 mēnešus veica Eiropas Solidaritātes korpusa brīvprātīgo darbu JS BaMbuss.
🇪🇺 Ja arī tev ir interese par šādiem projektiem, meklē iespējas: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity_lv
🇪🇺 Projekts tiek finansēts Eiropas Solidaritātes korpusa programmas ietvaros, kuru Latvijā administrē Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu aģentūra. Šī publikācija atspoguļo vienīgi autora uzskatus, un Komisijai nevar uzlikt atbildību par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkuru iespējamo izlietojumu.