„S námi může být aktivní každý.“
Basmalla
Country: Egypt
Sending organization: Jovesolides Egypt
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: November 2025-June 2026
Scope: Maternity Center
About volunteering: Hi, I am Basmalla. I’m very happy to be volunteering at RADKA. Everyone here is kind, supportive, and creates a welcoming atmosphere.
I’m excited to start my volunteering journey, grow both personally and professionally, and gain new experiences.
-Basmalla
Jana
Country: Catalonia
Sending organization: COCAT
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: October 2025-June 2026
Scope: Youth Center
About volunteering: I’m so grateful to be here, and I’m excited to discover the Czech landscape, culture, and language! About volunteering, I’m enthusiastic to apply my knowledge and creativity, and keep learning in communication, work organization, and youth management. I’m really motivated to be the facilitator at the youth center. It’s been kind of a challenge to enhance community participation and a sense of belonging! Děkuju!
-Jana
Lucie
Country: France
Sending organization: Communauté de communes du Périgord Ribéracois
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: September 2025-June 2026
Scope: Kindergarten
About volunteering: coming soon…
Sara
Country: Azerbaijan
Sending organization: Common Sense” Youth Organization
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: September 2025-June 2026
Scope: Kindergarten
About volunteering: coming soon…
Tiko
Country: Hungary
Sending organization: Youth Bridges Budapest
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: July 2025 – August 2025
Scope: Kindergarten
Irune
Country: Spain
Sending organization: Plataforma del Voluntariado de Córdoba
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: July 2025 – August 2025
Scope: Kindergarten
About volunteering: Kadaň has been a safe place for me to grow up. Volunteering at the Kindergarten made me wake up excited every day of the summer.
-Irune
Roger
Country: Spain
Sending organization: COCAT
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: July 2025 – August 2025
Scope: Summer Camps
About volunteering: Kadan is the proof that things are not always about time. It’s been only two months of my life, but it will be home forever. Thank you not only for the memories, but also for bringing me such amazing people!
–Roger
Marta
Country: Spain
Sending organization: Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: July 2025 – August 2025
Scope: Summer Camps
Océane
Country: Belgium
Sending organization:International Youth Work JOETZ
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: February 2025 – June 2025
Scope: Maternity Center
About volunteering: I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to volunteer at RADKA and to meet the kind community. From helping with the English lessons to making decorations for an event, volunteering was a positive and inspiring experience.
– Océane
Amine
Country: Morocco
Sending organization: Med-Forum For Social Development Morocco
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: November 2024 – June 2025
Scope: Youth Center
About volunteering: I’m truly grateful to be part of the Radka family. Volunteering at a youth center has always been a dream of mine, as it allows me to give back and support other young people. RADKA has made this dream a reality for me.
– Amine
Salma
Country: Morocco
Sending organization: Med-Forum For Social Development Morocco
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: November 2024 – June 2025
Scope: Kindergarten
About volunteering: Volunteering at RADKA is a meaningful journey of growth and connection. Supporting children in their learning while being part of such a positive and nurturing environment inspires me daily to continue giving my best. This experience has deepened my passion for helping others grow, and I’m excited to continue making a positive impact.
– Salma
Nikol
Country: Germany
Sending organization: AWO Landesverband Bremen e.V.
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: September 2024 – December 2024
Scope: Maternity Center
About volunteering: I’m Nikol, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to volunteer this coming year! It’s a chance to grow, meet new people, step out of my comfort zone, and make a meaningful impact. I believe we should be the change we want to see in the world. I’m truly excited about everything this experience has to offer and am committed to making the most of every moment.
– Nikol
Dinh Kien
Country: Vietnam
Sending organization: CISSONG
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: July 2024 – August 2024
Scope: Kindergarten
Ana
Country: Spain
Sending organization: Fundación de la Comunidad Valenciana Estudio y Cultura
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: July 2024 – August 2024
Scope: Kindergarten
Amel
Country: French
Sending organization: Concordia Rhône-Alpes
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: July 2024 – August 2024
Scope: Summer Camps
Aitor
Country: Spain
Sending organization: Adefis Juventud Internacional
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: July 2024 – August 2024
Scope: Summer Camps
Elena Mei
Country: Spain
Sending organization: Federación de Asociaciones Juveniles de Gijón
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: September 2023 – September 2024
Scope: Kindergarten
About volunteering:
I am very happy to be here, volunteering gives you a lot and helps you grow as a person, working and learning at the same time, it is the best.
– Helen
Vilija
Country: Lithuania
Sending organization: Rietavo atviras jaunimo centras
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: September 2023 – June 2024
Scope: Maternity Center
About volunteering:
I believe we all have our purpose. For me right now it’s volunteering and helping people. And contributing to the community around this way. Working with children and participating in RADKA’s activities has taught me a lot so far.
– Vilija
Alexandra
Country: France/Denmark
Sending organization: AFS Interkultur
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: March 2022 – March 2023
Scope: Youth Center
About volunteering:
I want to be a volunteer with the ESC because I think it will be great for me to get out of my confort zone and to do something different from everyday. I want to expand my competences aswell and fine what I actually want to do in life. I also want to discover new landscapes and people and new things I hopefully would pursue in my daily life.
– Alex
Hanna
Country: Ukraine
Sending organization: STELLA
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: March 2022 – March 2023
Scope: Maternity Center
About volunteering:
Volunteering during the activities enriches me by fostering connections and bringing joy to families. It teaches me patience and the value of small moments of growth. Seeing parents and children bond deeply inspires me every day.
– Hanna
Xenia
Country: Germany
Sending organization: Der Paritätische
Program: Starke Nachbarn (FSJ)
Activity: October 2021 – December 2021
Scope: Kindergarten
About volunteering:
Volunteering in the FSJ program can help me grow professionally and personally. I’m looking forward to gain new experience and meet new people. I can also help and support others with my help. It is a good opportunity to get to know another country, language and culture.
– Xenia
Paula
Country: Spain
Sending organization: Fundació Catalunya Voluntària
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: September 2021 – January 2022
Scope: Maternity Center
About volunteering:
I thank you again because you have trusted me, you have given me extreme freedom and you have taken great care of me. A big hug, you have marked a “before” and “after” in my life.
– Paula
Eileen
Country: Germany
Sending organization: Der Paritätische
Program: Starke Nachbarn (FSJ)
Activity: March 2021 – August 2021
Scope: Youth Center, Maternity Center
About volunteering:
After all those months I can for sure say that I experienced so many new things, going home with great memories, hopefully will steady my already learned Czech knowledge, grew out a lot of myself and have met so many wonderful people whom I have taken to my heart in just this little time. It was a lovely time and just an awesome experience! Always again and see you soon Czechia and RADKA ;D
– Eileen
Burak
Country: Turkey
Sending organization: Pi Youth Association
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: November 2020 – October 2021
Scope: Kindergarten
About volunteering:
Everyone is friendly, helpful and good people. They are like a family here and make me feel like I am one of them already.
– Burak
Thaynara
Country: Portugal
Sending organization: ProAtlântico – Associação Juvenil
Program: European Solidarity Corps
Activity: November 2019 – May 2020
Scope: Maternity Center
About volunteering:
I am truly thankful for this experience in Radka and for every person I met. Kadaň is a special place for its people, and I’m blessed to have been a part of it for the last seven months. I will definitely come back to visit you all, and until then, you will have a special place in my heart. See you soon and thank you! Hug..
– Thay
Darius
Country: Germany
Sending organization: Der Paritätische
Program: Starke Nachbarn (FSJ)
Activity: September 2019 – April 2020
Scope: Primary school
About volunteering:
The people are very friendly and help me to learn something about the language, the Czech Republic and invited me to speak with other people in my age. I feel so good in this social environment. I have a great time and it feels good to help children in the school.
– Darius
Julia
Country: Germany
Sending organization: Der Paritätische
Program: Starke Nachbarn (FSJ)
Activity: September 2019 – April 2020
Scope: Kindergarten
About volunteering:
Darius and I are living in a realy beautiful location in Kadaň. Kadaň has a beautiful old town and a great church. We are very happy with our volunteer year so far.
– Julia
Anneke
Country: Germany
Sending organization: Der Paritätische
Program: Starke Nachbarn (FSJ)
Activity: September 2018 – September 2019
Scope: Maternity center
About volunteering:
A lot has had changed for me. Because every day, when I wake up there is something new. New people, new tasks, new challenges, new things to learn, new words. But I try, and learn. I’m looking forward to what’s coming next.
– Anneke
Mia
Country: Germany
Sending organization: Der Paritätische
Program: Starke Nachbarn (FSJ)
Activity: October 2018 – September 2019
Scope: Kindergarten
Nerye
Country: Spain
Sending organization: Asociación Building Bridges
Program: European Voluntary Service
Activity: November 2017 – August 2018
Scope: Maternity center & Kindergarten
About volunteering:
I met amazing people, my flat-mates, workers from Radka and of course ours mentors! And guess what? I also met a lot of Spanish people here! Who was going to tell me that I was going to meet Spanish people in Kadaň!? Haha
– Nerye
Monika
Country: Poland
Sending organization: TRATWA
Program: European Voluntary Service
Activity: October 2017 – August 2018
Scope: Maternity center & Kindergarten
About volunteering:
So many things have changed. I gained a lot of new experiences – mainly with children (healthy and disabled), I presented my country in schools and restaurants, and also acted as a guide and translator during my trip to Poland. My knowledge of foreign languages (English and Czech) has improved.
The most important changes, however, took place in me – speaking to a group of people has become less frightening, holding a small child on their hands too 🙂 A lonely trip for one day to Switzerland? No problem. To Slovakia? Sure why not? What to be afraid of?
EVS is a really great solution for young people; an option to use. I think that there are so many reasons for leaving for the European Voluntary Service. Some need to learn a language, others – gain experience. Still others – they want to meet a new culture, new people.
I wanted to gain new experience, learn Czech and travel. And I do all this to a greater or lesser degree;)
– Monika
Daniela
Country: Italy
Sending organization: Scambieuropei
Program: European Voluntary Service
Activity: October 2017 – October 2018
Scope: Maternity center & Kindergarten
About volunteering:
I was totally unhappy with my job (and I had to be glad at least to have one!), with my relationship and with my hometown. And one day I just decided to quit with all of these thoughts, these fears and these tortures and hold the wheel of my life in my hand.
Are you scared? Don’t be. It’s one of the most wonderful experiences that you could ever try, and if you are thinking about changin’ your life, then…stop it! Just do it, take control of your life, start taking deep breaths and…BREATH THE LIFE INSIDE YOU AND OUTSIDE YOU! So maybe this could be the right moment for you to start livin’ again! Don’t miss the chance to be happy.
PS: Of course Czech Republic is amazing!
– Daniela