Here’s a cleaner version with fewer emojis , keeping it warm and readable 🌿 Last week was full of laughter, new faces, and warm moments for our volunteers 😊 We celebrated Eliza's birthday in the forest — it was magical, with flowers, music, and endless smiles 🌸🎶 To welcome our new volunteer Americo, we gathered for a cozy pasta dinner that turned into a sweet evening of stories and laughter around the table 🍝🤍 In between the celebrations, we also rolled up our sleeves a

I’m excited to be in Bergolo, as this is my first ever volunteering experience! I’m writing this on my second day here, so I’m still adapting but I had a great first impression of the village and the volunteers, who welcomed me warmly. The idea of living in such a quiet, rural place sounded both peaceful and a bit mysterious. It felt like stepping into a slower rhythm of life, far from the noise and rush of cities. I feel ready to embrace the experience with an open mind and

The previous week was busy and diverse for our volunteers, with a variety of tasks 💪 💻 Some of us were calmly working in the office and completing organizational tasks, while others worked with drills and hammers at the construction site of the dome. 🍴 Those involved in last week’s project worked in the kitchen, behind a camera lens, or provided logistical support. 🎭 The project “Unseen World”  concluded with a grand event in the theater of Bergolo, where participants sha

I am beyond excited to be a volunteer in Bergolo. I have just arrived here, yet it fascinates me with its beauty. Bergolo has a calm, quiet beauty. It’s small, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. Being here just makes everything feel a bit lighter. This experience holds significant value for me, as I am passionate about fostering connections with others, exploring diverse cultures, and participating in meaningful initiatives. I am particularly enthusiastic about the prospect

For our volunteers, this has been a week of conclusions, learning, and togetherness 💛🤝 🎉 We celebrated the end of the school year together with the students of Istituto Professionale Piera Cillario Ferrero . We are grateful for the time we spent every Monday speaking English and sharing many good moments 🙏📚 🧵 On Friday, one of our volunteers, Eleftheria, facilitated a lovely knowledge-sharing activity where we tried our best to learn how to crochet 🧶✨ After gathering a

Bergolo is buzzing with the sounds of chatter, laughter and music as the first festival of this season arrives. Volunteers have been preparing the village for guests by: constructing a canopy and pallet furniture outside the office building, decorating the street of Bergolo (and reaching new heights while doing so), coordinating the event and making face paint for the visitors. We will remember this Festa del Bennessere e dello Sport with warmth in our hearts! Thanks for stop

We participated an ecological festival in the beautiful village of Bosolasco, where we did a workshop with natural paint for the kids. Also, we enjoyed inspiring projects, and meaningful conversations with like-minded people. Back at home, we’ve been working in the greenhouse of our vegetable garden — planting, watering, and preparing for a new season of fresh growth. The land is thriving! Right now, there’s a big wave of short-term volunteers from all over Europe staying wit

it’s time to update all of you on what we’ve been up to! The week was full of preparation and excitement because the first Team Volunteering project of the season started! Our VSF7 volunteers arrived after a long travel day and were greeted by our team of facilitators and volunteers. The next days after their arrival were filled with ice breakers, name games and team building activities. Our team gave them the great Bergolo tour, introducing them to all the important places:

Another week is starting and to sum up the last one... From sharing thoughts on the grass during our closing of the week, to exploring the local market in the charming streets of Castino 🍅🧀... and yes, even cleaning up the cozy with masks on 😷💪 Because every cared-for corner, every walk together, and every laugh-filled chat makes this volunteering journey even more meaningful. 🌍💛 Hope you have a great week!!!