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Volunteer Oct24. 3 months so far!

Ciao, Hola and Hi! 


I’m Río Rojas Mayorga and it's been 3 months since I'm an ESC volunteer here in Caritas Jesina. Let me update you briefly about my experience!


The arrival and first week in Caritas was a mix of emotions between the excitement to start and the confusion of all the new people and information we were bombarded with.

At first we didn't have a schedule and it was a little bit messy but I’m glad I got to share a lot of time with my partner on the project and it was nice to have someone in the same situation. 


First month

Then when we had the schedule fixed it was time to habituate not just to the work but to the people we shared this time with. As all the services are done with local people, at first it was difficult the communication as I came with no words in Italian, but I was gladly surprised to find out my will of talking and sharing was lovely appreciated and corresponded, I found out the language barrier was a challenge but i wasn’t fighting it alone. 


My birthday arrived eventually and i was here afraid to be alone in this special date, but actually that morning they prepared for me a cake and a table to cheer, i was so happy to see myself surrounded of people celebrating with me just after some weeks we had together on the centre. 




Second month 

Services were going great, I knew all the recurrent people, as a small organization sure we are here all like a big family, I felt confident and part of the Caritas centre.

The big highlight of this month was this realization at the volunteers dinner, I helped in the kitchen and then to plate up. It sure was such a great night going around serving and joking with everybody.



Every morning it’s such a great start of the day to walk around saluting everyone I encounter. 


I have not traveled as much as i imagined before starting, not because I can’t, it’s just that i love Jesi. But instead of exploring Italy I do go around the region (Ancona, Fano, Falconara, Loreto, etc.) it’s so convenient to have free weekends.


Third month

I'm giving my best learning Italian and trying to help as much as I can. I feel that this proactivity is the main reason why I've been included in more activities. I enjoy my regular services, but helping in new areas of Caritas has taught me interesting things that boost my experience.





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