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From Paris to Cardiff – My personal experience of culture shock

 Even though I am familiar with culture shock and the way it influences your mindset -I lived in the US for a year-, I still have moments when I stop and reflect on how strange or how admirable the Welsh are. Here are a few examples of my most memorable […]

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James: Involvement in UNA Exchange is giving me guidance, to find what I want to do

James have never been outside the UK yet and therefore he joined supported volunteering program Step by Step and participated on his first international project. Read how he enjoyed this experience. […]

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Youthworker Jon, Info-Nation: Volunteering abroad gives young people hope

Youthworker Jon Bevis from Info-Nation in Swansea helped us send more than 30 challenged young people to volunteer abroad though the Step by Step program. Read why he thinks that volunteering abroad can change young people massively. […]

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Keyon: My experience changed me more than I even know

Read the story of Keyon, who took part in self-development training “Open Up to Learn” in Portugal. He joined this training through our Step by Step program, which helps youngsters with fewer opportunities to open the door to new options. […]

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Thomas: Volunteering with UNA Exchange challenged me and gave me more skills

Meeting people from other countries and developing their own skills is often the best start for challenged youngsters to begin international volunteering . Read the experience of Thomas, who prepared himself for his first travelling experience through leading an international project at an organic farm in Wales. […]

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Daniel: There is so much life beyond where you are

“It opened my eyes to see that there is more than just the little town where I live.” Read the story of Daniel, who participated in a Youth Exchange in Spain called  “Building our European home.” […]

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Darren: Keeping busy and have work to do to avoid troubles

Volunteering abroad helped our volunteer Darren to deal with homelessness. Read more about his journey through our Step by Step supported volunteering program! […]

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Alex: There is a lack of opportunities for young people in Swansea

Read the story of Alex, who took part in our supported volunteering program “Step by Step” for young people with fewer opportunities. Volunteering abroad helped Alex to develop his potential and motivated him to do youth work.  […]

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