Jonáš Holeček
Volunteer at the Tandem office in Regensburg, Germany
Contact details: ahoj.info[at]tandem-org.de
My name is Jonáš Holeček, and I am a volunteer at Tandem this year. I come from Pilsen in the Czech Republic.
Ever since I was a child, I wanted to travel to neighbouring countries and learn about their culture and history. So when I had the opportunity to go to Germany for a year to work at Tandem, I couldn’t pass it up. I was already familiar with Tandem and its projects through events for young people that I had attended several times. I liked their approach and their work, so I decided to apply for voluntary service here in Regensburg.I had already gained experience in organising events at DEPO 2015 in Pilsen. At Tandem, I can try out and improve my knowledge and skills. I applied to Tandem through the European Solidarity Corps and after the interview, I went to Regensburg.I am looking forward to improving my German this year, meeting lots of new people at Tandem events and gaining new experiences. Choosing Germany as my destination was not difficult, as I don’t have far to travel from Pilsen and getting to know the country will be very beneficial for my future. Even before my voluntary service, I knew quite a lot about Germany, but now I can get to know the country and its people even better.I am convinced that this year will help me progress a lot, and I am looking forward to it.
Milan tauchmann
Volunteer at the Tandem office in Pilsen, CZ
Contact details: milan[at]ahoj.info
Dobrý den, jsem Milan.
I’m 18, from Mainz on the beautiful Rhine, and I’m currently doing my volunteer year at Tandem in Pilsen. I work together with Jonáš for ahoj.info.
I first got to know Czechia when I was just a kid, since my family has some roots there. This was especially clear in the Czech food my mom sometimes cooked. So, I was more interested in the Czech Republic than other nearby countries. After I visited the city and met the team during a pre-visit, it was an easy decision.
This gives me the chance to step outside my comfort zone, and I’m eager to make the most of it.
I’m excited to make new friends and grow as a person over the next ten months.