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Start date: Apr 1, 2014,

I often ask myself, what can I change today in my life?As a young unemployed person I feel like the I can do everything with the time I have and I really want to commit my life to making a positive impact not only on myself but on the world as well.There is so much out there that we could change– Ana,Romania. A huge number of young unemployed people in Europe like Ana often ask themselves the question-what to do today?How can I change this situation in which I am at the moment?With finished high school,university and no job offer,nothing to do during the whole day.We say - go volunteer,start from somewhere,risk and take a step. Do you know what you gain from volunteering?Volunteers are the glue that holds a community together.Volunteering allows you to reach out to the community,connect with it and make it a better place.The right volunteer action helps you find friends,broaden contacts with people with same interest as you,increases your social and relationship skills,increases you self-confidence and self-esteem,learn new skills and even provide career experience.Youth exchange “Make a Difference” will address the topic of volunteering in a broaden aspect,benefits we gain from volunteering,volunteer opportunities that exist in our countries and in Europe,how volunteering can be a step closer to a job opportunity?Make a difference in your life and in other people life as well.40unemployed youngsters facing economical difficulties coming from Macedonia,Serbia,Bosnia,Montenegro Portugal,Spain,Italy and Romania will have the opportunity to learn more about volunteering in Ohrid,through teambuilding,discussions,share practice workshops,role play as well as to experience volunteering and working for the benefit of others in practice.Youngsters will gain knowledge,implement one local action with kids from vulnerable families drawing and re-painting the walls of summer house in Ohrid, and will produce a motivation book for youth in Europe and encourage them to volunteer.
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