{"id":2100,"date":"2025-06-04T08:46:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T08:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/?p=2100"},"modified":"2025-06-04T08:46:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T08:46:58","slug":"valisvabatahtlik-claudia-tagasivaade-aastale-est-eng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/valisvabatahtlik-claudia-tagasivaade-aastale-est-eng\/","title":{"rendered":"V\u00e4lisvabatahtlik Claudia tagasivaade aastale EST\/ENG"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>31. mail l\u00f5petas Valdeku Noortekeskuses oma teenistuse meie j\u00e4rjekorras seitsmes v\u00e4lisvabatahtlik Claudia Serrano. Veel enne, kui ta sammud lennukile suunas, v\u00f5ttis ta oma (kolmveerand)aasta meie juures kokku ja vastas paarile k\u00fcsimusele.<\/p>\n<p><em>On May 31st, Claudia Serrano, our seventh international volunteer, concluded her service at the Valdeku Youth Center. Before heading to the airport, she took a moment to reflect on her (three-quarter) year with us and answered a few questions. You can find her answers in English below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mis motiveeris sind Eestis vabatahtlikuks hakkama ja kuidas sa tunned end selle otsuse suhtes praegu?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Eelmisel suvel reisisin P\u00f5hja-Euroopas ringi ja mulle meeldis see nii v\u00e4ga, et tahtsin siia kauemaks j\u00e4\u00e4da \u2013 mitte ainult reisima, vaid saada ka t\u00f6\u00f6kogemust teises riigis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ma usun t\u00f5esti, et ma ei oleks saanud paremat kohta valida, sest see on \u00fcletanud mu ootusi igas m\u00f5ttes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-3-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-3-1200x1600.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Millised olid sinu esimesed muljed, kui j\u00f5udsid noortekeskusesse ja meie kogukonda?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Tundsin, et see on soe ja vastuv\u00f5tlik koht, mis kutsub sind aega veetma. Inimestest j\u00e4i mulje \u00fchtsusest ja usaldusest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"323\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-8-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Millised olid sinu lemmiktegevused noortega?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Mulle meeldis, kui lapsed tulid minu juurde ja k\u00fcsisid, kas ma saaksin neile m\u00f5nd m\u00e4ngu \u00f5petada. Sellised hetked tegid vestluste alustamise lihtsamaks ja aitasid mul nendega kontakti luua.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"323\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kuidas on see vabatahtliku kogemus sind isiklikult v\u00f5i professionaalselt muutnud v\u00f5i inspireerinud?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> See pani mind m\u00f5tlema, kas minu valitud erialane tee on ikka t\u00f5eliselt \u00f5ige minu jaoks, ning viis mind m\u00f5tteni, et v\u00f5ib-olla tahan tulevikus t\u00f6\u00f6tada noorsoot\u00f6\u00f6tajana.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kas saad jagada m\u00f5nda huvitavat kultuurilist traditsiooni v\u00f5i Eesti elu tahku, mida kogesid?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u00dcks kord tulid t\u00f6\u00f6kaaslased hommikus\u00f6\u00f6giks kokku \u2013 kaerahelbepudru ja v\u00f5ileibadega \u2013 ja ma sain aru, et Hispaania ja Eesti ei jaga sama arusaama \u201cv\u00f5ileivast.\u201d Minu jaoks t\u00e4hendab see \u201csai + t\u00e4idis + sai,\u201d nii et olin \u00fcllatunud, kui n\u00e4gin, et siin pannakse lihtsalt midagi saia peale ja kutsutakse seda ikka v\u00f5ileivaks. Minu meelest see on r\u00f6stsai!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kas saad jagada m\u00f5nda lugu sellest, kuidas sa m\u00f5jutasid kedagi v\u00f5i midagi noortekeskuses positiivselt?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u00dcks t\u00fcdruk, kellega suhtlen tihti sotsiaalmeedias, \u00fctles mulle, et raskel ajal kasutas ta \u00fcht n\u00f5uannet, mida ma talle kunagi andsin, ja see aitas tal olukorraga toime tulla. M\u00f5istmine, et ma v\u00f5in noori positiivselt m\u00f5jutada, teeb mind t\u00f5eliselt \u00f5nnelikuks ja natuke uhkeks enda \u00fcle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nomme.ee\/valdeku-noortekeskus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Image-2-1-1200x1600.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mis oli sinu suurim v\u00e4ljakutse vabatahtlikuna ja kuidas sa sellest \u00fcle said?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Kindlasti oli suurim v\u00e4ljakutse p\u00e4ikese puudumine ja t\u00fchjad t\u00e4navad talvel. Kui kell 16 juba pime on, rikub see kogu \u00fclej\u00e4\u00e4nud p\u00e4eva \u00e4ra. Ma arvan, et sellest ei saa p\u00e4riselt \u201c\u00fcle,\u201d aga sa \u00f5pid sellega elama nii h\u00e4sti kui v\u00f5imalik. Minu jaoks t\u00e4hendas see vitamiinide v\u00f5tmist, Bad Bunny uue albumi kuulamist ja heade inimestega koos olemist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kuidas sa kirjeldaksid seda kogemust oma s\u00f5pradele ja perele kodus?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ma \u00fctleksin, et see oli mu elu k\u00f5ige t\u00e4henduslikum kogemus. See aitas mul areneda ja inimesena paremaks saada.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mis on sinu tulevikuplaanid p\u00e4rast vabatahtliku projekti l\u00f5ppu?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Tahaksin \u00f5ppida v\u00f5i t\u00f6\u00f6tada noortevaldkonnas, v\u00f5ib-olla Eestis&#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kui sa saaksid minna tagasi oma teenistuse algusesse, mis n\u00f5u sa endale annaksid?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Osta endale kummikud!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mis n\u00f5u sa annaksid tulevastele vabatahtlikele, kes tulevad Eestisse?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u00c4ra karda oma ideid jagada, \u00fcksk\u00f5ik kui rumalad need sulle tunduvad. Sul on imelised t\u00f6\u00f6kaaslased, kes aitavad ja toetavad sind igal v\u00f5imalikul moel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kui sa peaksid kogu selle kogemuse kokku v\u00f5tma \u00fche lausega, mis see oleks?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sa panid t\u00e4iega!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>ENGLISH:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What motivated you to volunteer in Estonia, and how do you feel about that decision now?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last summer, I traveled around Northern Europe and loved it so much that I wanted to stay here for a longer time\u2014not just traveling, but to gain work experience in a different country.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I truly believe I couldn\u2019t have chosen a better place, as it has exceeded my expectations in every way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What were your first impressions when you arrived at the youth center and our community?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I felt it was a welcoming place that invited you to spend time there. My first impression of the people was one of unity and trust.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What were some of your favorite activities to do with the youth?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I liked it when kids came over to ask if I could teach them how to play a game. I think those moments made it easier to start conversations and helped me connect with them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How has this volunteering experience changed or inspired you personally or professionally?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It made me reflect on whether the professional path I had chosen was truly the right one for me and led me to consider becoming a youth worker in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can you share an interesting cultural tradition or aspect of Estonian life that you experienced?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One time, the coworkers got together for breakfast with porridge and sandwiches, and I realized that Spain and Estonia don\u2019t share the same idea of what a sandwich is. For me, a sandwich means bread + filling + bread, so I was surprised to see that they used just bread with something on top and still called it a sandwich. That\u2019s a toast!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can you share a story about how you made a positive impact on someone or something at the youth center?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A girl I often talk to on social media told me that during a difficult time, she followed advice I had once given her, and it helped her manage the situation. Realizing that I can make a positive impact on young people makes me truly happy and a bit proud of myself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What was the biggest challenge you faced during your volunteering service, and how did you overcome it?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Definitely, the biggest challenge was the lack of sun and the quiet streets during winter. It getting dark by 4 PM would totally ruin the rest of my day. I guess it\u2019s something you don\u2019t really overcome, but you learn to live with it the best way you can. For me, that meant vitamin pills, listening to Bad Bunny\u2019s latest album, and hanging out with people with good vibes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How would you describe this experience to your friends and family back home?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I would consider it the most meaningful experience of my life. It helped me evolve and improve as a person.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are your future plans after finishing your volunteering project?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019d like to study or work in the youth field, maybe in Estonia&#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you could go back to the beginning of your service, what advice would you give yourself?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get yourself some rain boots!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What advice would you give to future volunteers coming to Estonia?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t be afraid to express your ideas, no matter how silly you think they are. 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