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Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “F.E.V.E.R: Fostering Equality, Visibility and Empowerment for Rights” in France and Portugal. Places: Beaumotte-Aubertans, France | TBA Portugal Dates: 24.11. - 29.11.2025 & 13.04. - 18.04.2026 About the project: The project “F.E.V.E.R” is made…
My name is Evgenija, and right now, I’m living one of the most rewarding chapters of my life: volunteering in Aruba through the European Solidarity Corps. I chose this volunteering project because I wanted to combine my passion for youth development with gaining new cultural and professional experiences. At the school where I volunteer, my…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Hands for the Community” in Italy. Place: Finale Emilia, Italy Date: start: November 2025 (6 months) About the project: Volunteers will support the organisation of public events, creative workshops, and awareness-raising activities in schools and local neighborhoods,…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 5 participants (18-30 years old) and 1 group leader (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “C.O.O.K: Cultivating Opportunities, Opening Knowledge” in Germany. Place: Garlstedt, Germany Date: 01.12 - 10.12.2025 About the project: C.O.O.K (Cultivating Opportunities, Opening Knowledge) is youth exchange for young people aged…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Moving forward 4.0” in Poland. Place: Bydgoszcz, Poland Date: start: November 2025 (6 months) About the project: Volunteer will work in International Relations Department, Europe Direct, Library, Design studio/marketing department, Nursery, Elderly club, Museum of photography. The described areas…
Since I arrived in Macedonia, I have felt a small shift inside me. It might be the way people open me their doors without hesitation, or how a shared drink can turn strangers into something closer. The welcome I’ve received here has been more than politeness, it feels like a real invitation to belong, to…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Solidarity with people with disability in Aachen” in Germany. Place: Aachen, Germany Start date: October 2025 (12 months) About the project: The volunteers work for and with people with disabilities during their voluntary service in external…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Roots of Change” in Italy. Place: Palombaio (Bitonto), Italy Date: from mid-October 2025 (6 months) About the project: Regen offers a unique volunteering experience on its organic farm, currently transitioning into an agroforestry system filled with fruit…
Merhaba! My name is Cemal Emre and I'm from Türkiye. I come from Eskişehir, which I believe is the best city in the country. I’m currently studying Electrical Engineering at Kocaeli University in Izmit. I have a few interests that I would like to share with you. First of all, I like exploring new places…
From the 6th to 15th May 2025, the Erasmus+ training course “Scam, Spam, Pam, Pam” took place in Sărata Monteoru and Buzău, Romania hosted by FPT BUZAU. This international training course brought together participants from across Europe to tackle pressing digital challenges such as fake news and cyberbullying. Through interactive activities, creative exercises, and collaborative…
Merhaba! I’m Ilgın, a 22-year-old from İzmir, Türkiye’s most beautiful city. :) I recently graduated from Ankara University, where I studied Political Science and Public Administration. I spent last year abroad in Spain and Brussels for an exchange program and an internship, which I truly enjoyed. These experiences broadened my perspective on life and gave…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Volunteering in Lithuania” in Lithuania. Place: Vilnius & Trakai, Lithuania Date: Start: September or October 2025 (12 months) About the project: The project offers volunteering opportunities in four hosting organizations – different organizations have different responsibilities and activities.…
Isabela, Tomche, and Stefan, represented Volunteers Centre Skopje at the youth exchange “Don’t gamble your future” in Sarata Monteoru and Buzau, Romania from 20.03 to 30.03.2025. The participants connected through cultural exchange, team-building, and heartfelt conversations on addiction awareness. Together, they built trust, promoted collaboration, and explored how different countries address addiction-related challenges. The exchange…
From June 28 to July 6, 2025, Filip and I were representing VCS and Macedonia at the "Leadership Goes Green" training course in Arrouquelas, Rio Maior, Portugal. The project was hosted by H2O Associação de Jovens de Arrouquelas, with one eco goal in mind – to gather young people from across Europe who are willing…
Being a volunteer has been a goal of mine for a very long time. I’ve heard some stories that make the idea intriguing. So I thought, what kind of experiences will I bring home? This project took me to Gdańsk, Poland, a city I’ve wanted to visit for years. However, as I had no experience…
If you told me a few months ago I’d be here - teaching English in a Turkish coastal town, sipping tea stronger than my willpower, laughing with students and teachers around campfires - I probably would’ve laughed. But here I am. And it’s the best decision I’ve made all summer. The gig? Volunteering in a…
Picture this: you're sitting at home, staring at an opportunity, thinking: Should I go for it? Is this a crazy idea or the start of something amazing? If only we had a crystal ball back then! Knowing what we know now, we wouldn’t have wasted a second doubting ourselves. We would've jumped in headfirst. And…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Siena Art Institute” in Italy. Place: Siena, Italy Date: September 2025 – May 2026 (8 months) About the project: As a volunteer, you will take part in various activities. Your tasks will include creating and collecting…
I was certainly aware that the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), held in Skopje from July 20-26, would teach me something as an Olympic volunteer, but it went beyond my expectations. I spent the entire week at the venue with competitions in taekwondo, which allowed me to see a world I hadn't previously been aware…
Rümeysa, Fatih, Ceren, and Büşra are ready to volunteer with smiles at the European Youth Olympic Festival! Rümeysa Kuş, 20 Rümeysa is a curious and open-minded person who enjoys discovering new cultures and perspectives. She loves traveling, participating in intercultural events, learning languages, and organizing creative youth projects. Her superpower is communication—she can connect with…