At Youth Works Hub, we love sharing the real journeys of our community. @rdflce volunteered with the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) at Assalam Community Foundation in Zanzibar. The European Solidarity Corps is the European Union programme that brings young people together to build a more inclusive society, support vulnerable people and respond to societal and humanitarian challenges. Volunteering is a full-time unpaid activity that has a duration of up to 12 months. Here is the story, in the volunteer's own words.
Last updated: November 2026.
My time volunteering at Assalam Community Foundation in Zanzibar has been much more than just a volunteering experience. It has been a journey of personal growth, meaningful connections and discovering new perspectives on life. Through the little everyday moments, working with children, sharing stories, learning from the community and embracing a different way of living, I have learned so much about myself and the world around me. I was touched most by the warmth of the people and the feeling of belonging, even when I was far from home. Assalam has taught me that sometimes the greatest impact comes from the simplest moments of kindness, connection and being present. I came here hoping to make a difference, but I left with so much more than I ever expected.
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