Advices

Here are a few tips that I think will help you get started in your EVS

1.     First of all, you have to do Europass CV. It is not mandatory but it is recommended. In this way, the host organization will see your experience, skills, etc ... also is valid as a curriculum in workplace because  it is an official document for all of Europe.

 In the paragraph "Europass", inside of this blog, i attached official website where you can  fill and download in your computer.

2.     In the paragraph "EVS PROJECTS", inside of this blog,  you can see the different countries with their respective projects. There are a lot of themes to choose from.

My advice is that you have to choice themes that you like or those what you think that are more suited to your abilities. For example, if you are a person who likes sports, you can focus on the theme "Education trought sport and outdoor activities."

Another little tip is that inside the  paragraph "Type of Accreditation", select the "Host organization", of this way, you are assured a place in order to to live in your new city.

After selecting the theme, organization Host option, and the country, if you have any particular preference, you will see the description of each project that is in that city develops, activities, etc ...

3.     When you are know what are your project, you have to make a "motivation letter" for each of them, putting the project reference number, for example: 2013-EE-35.

After that, you have to put a little personal information, your name, your age, your country ... and put your taste your interests, skills, and very important to put, those things that you think that you can to contribute to the project, as well as those that you think will get doing the project.

No matter how many motivation  letters you make , there is  not a limited number, but this step is required, and you must send it directly or through your sending organization.

4.     Another bit of advice, do not be discouraged, you write, write  and write  motivation letters and you send, send and send projects, is the only way you can be within. You'll get it! : )

5.     When you know that you'll be a new european volunteer, is interesting to look information about the country and the city where you're going, currency, temperature, environment, etc. .. This is obvious, but I had to put it.

6.     You can also to be  in Facebook groups related to your new city,for example, "Russians in Berlin"(I don´t know if its exist, I put it random). It seems silly but it really is very helpful, there are people who live longer in that city and they can give you good advice. In addition, there is always the possibility to stay with them, do activities, excursions, socialize and meet new people, who knows, maybe you to find the love of your life hahahaha.

7.     Enjoy every day of your new experience, and you live "to full" each experience, the time passes very quickly.