European volunteers - Hecansa

We are awaiting new volunteers !

This week, Hecansa will welcome two new ladies that chose to do this wonderful experience in Hotel Escuela Santa Brigida and Hotel Santa Cruz. We are wishing the girls the best time and hope that this experience will broaden their horizons as well as help immerse into the Spanish culture 🥰😊💐

My name is Lía Xin Pérez Barrera. I am 18 years old and I live in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. I am a student of industrial and automatic electronic engineering at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

When I decided to become a part of the ESC (European Solidarity Corps), a wide range of possibilities and experiences opened up. I chose to apply for the short-term project due to my personal situation, as I am currently a student. After applying for various projects that aligned with my preferences, I received responses from several organizations.

Ultimately, I decided to join this project because it seemed to be the best fit for me, offering an opportunity to develop my skills and contribute to a cause. This experience has been a journey of personal and professional discovery, which will undoubtedly benefit me in the future.

It has provided me with the tools to explore numerous possibilities, get to know a new country, its people, and its culture, and interact with volunteers from various countries, allowing for the exchange of knowledge.

I conducted this project in Romania, in a village called Ghermanesti, which is part of the Snagov commune. The project entailed organizing a summer camp for the local community, where various activities were conducted with the children from the village. We focused on different aspects to ensure that the children learned in a playful and enjoyable manner.

During my free time, I took the opportunity to visit significant places in this country with the other volunteers. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience because it offers an opportunity for self-discovery, the exploration of new horizons, and personal development.

Numele meu este Lía Xin Pérez Barrera. Am 18 ani și locuiesc în Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Sunt studentă la inginerie industrială și electronică automată la Universitatea din Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Când am decis să fac parte din Corpul European de Solidaritate, mi s-a deschis o gamă largă de posibilități și experiențe. Am ales să aplic pentru proiectul pe termen scurt din considerente personale, dat fiind că în prezent sunt studentă. După ce am aplicat pentru diverse proiecte care se aliniau cu preferințele mele, am primit răspunsuri de la mai multe organizații.
În cele din urmă, am decis să mă alătur acestui proiect, deoarece părea să fie cel mai potrivit pentru mine, oferindu-mi o oportunitate de a-mi dezvolta abilitățile. Această experiență m-a ajutat să mă dezvolt pe plan personal și profesional. Mi-a furnizat instrumentele necesare pentru a explora numeroase posibilități, pentru a cunoaște o nouă țară, oamenii și cultura acesteia și pentru a interacționa cu voluntari din diferite țări.
Am desfășurat acest proiect în Ghermănești, sat care face parte din comuna Snagov. Proiectul a implicat organizarea unei școli de vară pentru copii din comunitatea locală, în cadrul căreia s-au desfășurat diverse activități de educație non-formală.
În timpul meu liber, am profitat de ocazia de a călători prin România împreună cu ceilalți voluntari. Recomand din toată inima această experiență, deoarece oferă o oportunitate de explorare a unor noi orizonturi și de dezvoltare personală.

In 2022, I was allowed to spend some months in beautiful Tenerife, as a volunteer at HECANSA with the help of the European Solidarity Corps ESC. Without any doubt, I can say – It was the best time of my life! I met incredible people and had amazing experiences. Not a single day, I was in a bad mood. Carol, Helena, Carlos, Isabel and the rest of the teacher's crew were including me in their team from day one. The students were the most pleasant ones I could ever imagine, making giving German classes great fun! Also they were cooking the most delicious meals every day!! I was so lucky to create strong and lasting friendships with students and teachers throughout the school, and of course with my Co-volunteers Jules, Manuel and Fernando.
It showed me, that there IS indeed a place where you can feel happy and grateful every day and a workplace that you actually jump out of the bed for.
Almost needless, to describe the beauty of this island with so many facets that reach from the Teide volcano over Anaga to traditional villages and beaches like in paradise. It's overwhelming, how much there is to see and at least we tried, to discover it all.
Thank you Kristina, for electing me. Thank you Carolina for being the best mentor and friend I could ever imagine. Thank you Jules, Manuel, Fernando, Helena, Ari, Julieta and so many more (please feel included) for making my time as incredible as it was.
I know it sounds so perfectly kitschy, but that's what it was like. If you ever get the chance to go to Tenerife and Hecansa, go for it!
Laura

En 2022, se me permitió pasar unos meses en la hermosa Tenerife como voluntaria en HECANSA, con la ayuda del Cuerpo Europeo de Solidaridad ESC. Sin ninguna duda, lo puedo decir: ¡Fue la mejor época de mi vida! Conocí a gente increíble y viví experiencias inolvidables. Ni un solo día estuve de mal humor. Carol, Helena, Carlos, Isabel y el resto de profesores/as me incluyeron en su equipo desde el primer día. Los/as alumnos/as eran los/as más agradables que jamás podría imaginar, ¡lo que hacía que dar clases de alemán fuera muy divertido! ¡Y también cocinaban las comidas más deliciosas todos los días! Tuve la gran suerte de crear amistades fuertes y duraderas con alumnos/as y docentes de toda la escuela, y por supuesto con mis covoluntarios Jules, Manuel y Fernando.
Me demostraron que existe un lugar en el que puedes sentirte feliz y agradecida cada día y un lugar de trabajo por el que saltas de la cama.
Casi no hace falta describir la belleza de esta isla, con tantas facetas que van desde el volcán Teide o Anaga hasta pueblos tradicionales y playas paradisiacas. Es abrumador. Tanto por ver… Al menos lo intentamos, para descubrir todo lo posible.
Gracias, Kristina, por elegirme. Gracias, Carolina, por ser la mejor mentora y amiga que jamás pude imaginar. Gracias, Jules, Manuel, Fernando, Helena, Ari, Julieta y tantos más (por favor, siéntanse incluidos) por hacer que mi tiempo fuera tan increíble como lo fue.
Sé que suena muy kitsch, pero así fue. ¡Si alguna vez tienes la oportunidad de ir a Tenerife y a HECANSA, hazlo!
Laura

🎓🌟 ¡Felicidades, Promoción del 2023! 🌟🎓

Hace algún tiempo, nos reunimos para celebrar los logros de los/as graduados/as del Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz, en Tenerife, y del Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida, en Gran Canaria. 🎉✨

Han dominado las habilidades culinarias y desarrollado su creatividad, elementos esenciales para seguir avanzando en los sectores del turismo y la hostelería. 🍽️🏨

Esto no podría haber sido posible sin el cuerpo docente de HECANSA, quienes han acompañado a los/as alumnos/as durante su formación.

¡Confiamos en que logren todos sus objetivos! 🌍🔥

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🎓🌟 Celebrating the Journey of Future Hotel Managers and Chefs! 🌟🎓

Congratulations, Class of 2023! Some time ago, we gathered to honor the remarkable achievements of graduates from our school for future hotel managers and chefs at Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz in Tenerife and Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida in Gran Canaria.🎉✨

Our graduates have mastered culinary skills, embraced hospitality, and nurtured creativity. Their determination and commitment will pave the way for their bright futures in the dynamic world of hospitality. 🍽️🏨

We extend our gratitude to our faculty and staff who have shaped you into remarkable individuals. Your guidance and support have been invaluable.

Congratulations, Class of 2023! Your future as exceptional hotel managers and chefs awaits. Make an extraordinary impact on the world! 🌍🔥


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🇪🇺 Last Tuesday, May 9th, was Europe’s Day. Many people around Europe were celebrating the date when the official idea of the European Union started.

On May 9th, 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman published a declaration, later known under his name, the Schuman Declaration, to secure peace and unity inside Europe. 🕊️

We, at the Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz, remember this event by pinning ribbons in Europe’s colors on our clothes. Also, in different classes, we held a quiz competition about essential facts and contexts of the EU. The winners received a prize from Europedirect Canarias, whom we greatly thank with this message. 💙

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🇪🇺 El pasado martes 9 de mayo fue el Día de Europa. Mucha gente en toda Europa celebró la fecha en que comenzó la idea oficial de la Unión Europea.

El 9 de mayo de 1950, el Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Francia, Robert Schuman, publicó una declaración, más tarde conocida con su nombre, Declaración Schuman, para asegurar la paz y la unidad dentro de Europa. 🕊️

Nosotros, en el Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz, recordamos este acontecimiento prendiendo cintas con los colores de Europa en nuestra ropa. Además, en diferentes clases, realizamos un concurso de preguntas sobre hechos y contextos esenciales de la UE. Los ganadores recibieron un premio de Europedirect Canarias, a quien agradecemos enormemente su gesto con este mensaje. 💙

🌟 Welcome to the European Solidarity Corps volunteering project in the Canary Islands! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce our team of talented and passionate volunteers who have arrived at Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz in Tenerife and Hotel Escuela Santa Brigida in Gran Canaria for their 8-month volunteering experience. Our volunteers come from different parts of Europe and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community through various educational activities.

Some of our volunteers are teaching English, while others are sharing their expertise in the German language. They are volunteering at the school to support local learners and promote cultural exchange.

We are proud to be part of the European Solidarity Corps program, which aims to create opportunities for young people to volunteer and learn across borders. Our volunteers are excited to be part of this amazing experience, and we can't wait to see all the incredible things they will achieve over the coming months.

Stay tuned for updates from our volunteers and their activities in the Canary Islands!

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🌟 ¡Bienvenido/a al proyecto de voluntariado del Cuerpo Europeo de Solidaridad en Canarias! 🌟

Estamos encantados/as de presentar a nuestro equipo de talentosos/as y apasionados/as voluntarios/as que han llegado al Hotel Escuela Santa Cruz en Tenerife y al Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida en Gran Canaria, para su experiencia de voluntariado de 8 meses. Nuestros/as voluntarios/as provienen de diferentes partes de Europa y se dedican a tener un impacto positivo en la comunidad local a través de diversas actividades educativas.

Algunos/as de nuestros/as voluntarios/as enseñan inglés, mientras que otros comparten sus conocimientos de alemán. Colaboran como voluntarios/as en la escuela para apoyar a los/as estudiantes locales y promover el intercambio cultural.

Estamos orgulloso/as s de formar parte del programa del Cuerpo Europeo de Solidaridad, cuyo objetivo es crear oportunidades para que los/as jóvenes hagan voluntariado y aprendan más allá de las fronteras. Nuestros/as voluntarios/as están entusiasmados/as por formar parte de esta increíble experiencia y estamos impacientes por ver todas las cosas increíbles que conseguirán en los próximos meses.

¡Permanece atento/a o a las actualizaciones de nuestros/as voluntarios/as y sus actividades en las Islas Canarias!