Levan Aptsiauri - ESC volunteer's story

Challenges always benefit us and life is really full with surprises and unplanned decisions. A few months ago, I probably could not have imagined that I would be living as a volunteer in a foreign country that was unknown to me before, and this is how the relationship between me, Latvia and Radi Vidi Pats began. Not even two months after starting my volunteer service in a completely different environment, I remember many doubts, fears and an unclear emotional background were accompanying me during the way from home to Kutaisi International Airport, and the way from Riga Airport to the
destination was so foggy that it was difficult to predict anything. There were many questions right away, the most remarkable one was about my professional or personal development, because it was hard to break away from my (legal) field of expertise, in which I am still developing myself today, although after a short interview with my current project coordinator, the inner voice dictated to me all the time that this is exactly where I should be!!!!

Today I pursue my projects and ideas with a completely different mentality. I do my favourite work with great motivation and enthusiasm, and I don't feel tired. Thanks to the locals and the
people I already know, even the cold weather cannot affect my motivation and character. I was surprised by the excitement of these people towards Georgia, which led me to open a Georgian language circle in Latvia, and I’m also pleasantly surprised by their interest in my language. I have the opportunity to participate in activities to support Ukrainians who are living in Liepāja, where I teach English, and together with many other wonderful people we are trying every day to provide as much help as we can. I am actively involved in the socialization program in Liepājas Prison too, which is very challenging and requires a lot of responsibility, but gives a lot of fun as well. 

All this happened in 2 months, and I still have 10 more to go!!! Show must go on :D