"The city of Jesi as my temporary home: A look at everyday life as a volunteer".

As an 18-year-old European volunteer in Jesi, Italy, my experience is proving to be truly transformative. During my time in this charming city, I have already had the opportunity to immerse myself in a different culture, meet wonderful people and contribute to the well-being of the local community. Throughout my 22-day experience, Jesi has become my temporary home, a place I will always hold close to my heart.As a European volunteer of 18 years in Jesi, Italy, my experience is proving to be truly transformative.

During my time in this charming city, I have already had the opportunity to immerse myself in a different culture, meet wonderful people and contribute to the well-being of the local community. Throughout my 22-day experience, Jesi has become my temporary home, a place I will always hold close to my heart.

From the very first moment I have felt welcomed by the local people and by my ESC partner and flatmate Simona with whom I share this experience. The warmth and hospitality of the people of Jesi makes me feel part of the community from day one. My volunteer project focuses on working with young people and people from all walks of life, which allows me to interact with people from different generations and cultural backgrounds.

One of the things that struck me the most was the historical and architectural beauty of Jesi. The city is full of charming squares, cobblestone streets and ancient buildings that tell the rich history of the Marche region. During my free time, I sometimes explore the historical sites and visit the museums, which has given me a deeper insight into life in Italy.

The local gastronomy is also something I will never forget. The flavours of Italian cuisine, from pastas and pizzas to delicious desserts (such as the 4-flavour gelato with cream), make my experience in Jesi even more enriching and exquisite. Sharing meals with the locals was a way to connect more deeply with the Italian culture.

The day-to-day life as a volunteer in Jesi is a balance between work and free time. During the day, I dedicate myself to my volunteer project. And in the evening I sometimes go for a walk to explore places I haven't been to yet.

In addition to the impact I hope to have as a volunteer in the community, this experience is giving me valuable personal and professional skills. I am learning to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment, to work in a team and to face challenges with a positive, problem-solving mindset.

The city and its people are leaving a lasting impression on me that I don't think I will easily forget.

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The subway in Jesi

It´s really a great fortune. Since I arrived in Jesi almost four months ago I ´ve had the privilege of meeting so many, interessting people. Friends, collegues, acquaintances of friends, collegues and acquaintances. If I would try to draw all these connection that link all these people, it would probably look like a subway map. Another wonderful opportunity to expand this map I got the other day. The station is called subwaylab and there I sat at lunch with two people who turned their passion into a business. Subwaylab is a small film studio in Jesi and seems itself like a caricature out of a movie. Do you know "Dawson's Creek"? This place reminds me of Dawson's room. Movie posters hang on the walls, props, movie figures, scripts, ... it´s everywhere. There's even an arcade machine in one corner. And the two (of four) founders of subwaylab , with whom I had lunch, also fit the bill: friendly, enthuastic and nerdy in a good way. One discovered his passion as a

Arrivederci and Danke!

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