Jakubova Voľa is located in the Šarišská Highlands in the valley of the Torysa River. The first written mention of the village dates back to 1315.

Why are we mentioning this village? Jakubova Voľa is the birthplace of the grandmother of our current Rotary International President, Stephanie Urchick.

The video "Story of Veronika Zilka from Jakubova Vola, Slovakia" was given to the President as a gift from the Slovak clubs on the occasion of her visit to the Slovak Republic. She agreed to publish it, so we are pleased to offer it for your viewing.