Greetings! My name is Ece and I’m from Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. I am 23 years old and trying to survive the phase of after-graduation. I am currently doing a gap year because I decided to have some time for myself before starting my master’s right away, and I feel lucky to have a…
Hi! I’am Muhammed Ersan. I was born in Istanbul, Türkiye. I’ve graduated from the Istanbul University, Faculty of Political Science. I believe volunteering is a responsibility of any person towards society. So, I wanted to experience a new volunteering activity. Being volunteer in VCS for two months is a great opportunity for me to develop…
September carries a bittersweet feeling of summer’s end and the arrival of fall. It evokes images of changing seasons, with leaves turning vibrant colors and temperatures cooling down. The month holds a certain calmness as the pace of life shifts, and it’s a time for reflection and preparation for the months ahead. For the reflection,…
As every summer comes, we are happy to host another group of volunteers from Belgium! Eniola, Ibrahim, Ranco and Bilal came to Macedonia to realize their 3-weeks volunteering project in VCS. Each with different skills, motivations, passions, they are a colorful addition to our team of volunteers. Let’s hear a few words from them. Hey,…
Hi everyone, I am Marcel from Poland, and I am 19 years old. I'm so excited to be in Skopje! First of all, I want to experience what it's like to be a volunteer, and for me, the best option to start my volunteering adventure is to do it abroad. By regularly writing and speaking,…
Hi! My name is Aleksandra, but everyone calls me Ola. I’m 19 years old and I come from Kosakowo, Poland. I graduated from a tourism technical high school and I wanted to take a gap year because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go to university. I enjoy traveling a lot, so I thought…
How did 2022 look like through our eyes? We hosted a total of 60 international volunteers who participated in different activities in Skopje. We were partners in multiple local and international projects throughout Europe and sent almost 300 locals abroad to exchanges, trainings, and volunteering projects. Our team organized 45 public events for the community,…
Welcome to the January edition of VOICES! As the first month of the year begins, it's natural to think about the past and the future. But instead of focusing on cliches like "new beginnings" and "fresh starts," let's take a moment to consider the present. What are you passionate about right now? What are you…
It may seem pretentious to you, but the hygiene in our city is really high. The parks, streets, and lawns around Skopje are not what they were many years ago: full of all kinds of garbage, leftover food, empty bottles, discarded packaging… Let’s not lie, it is far from a metropolis as befits a European…
Volunteer Center Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years) from Macedonia to participate in the short-term ESC project “Volunteering with Associació Alba” in Spain. Place: Tàrrega, Spain Date: summer 2023 (dates to be agreed, up to 2 months) About the project: The association's goal is to provide educational and social care to people with disabilities…
Skopje SOUP is coming for the third time, this time in Strumica. Do you have an idea that would solve the problems you face in society? If you want to take action and get closer to your community, keep reading. The SOUP concept, created in the USA, has now spread to almost 200 cities around…
Sign up for “PeerAct” workshop today and make friends, while learning something new! For whom? Everyone interested in the topic. Age: 14-25 years old Where: Primary school "Dr Zlatan Sremec", Skopje When? 28.06 - 1.07.2022, 12:00-16:00 or 5.07 - 8.07.2022, 12:00-16:00 (choose your dates!) What do we expect from you? Full availability for the days…
Hey! I’m Hugo, a new volunteer from France (again)! I’m 18, and I live in a small village on the West side of France. I’ve travelled a lot during my childhood, especially in Asia, where I discovered a lot of new cultures and met new people. I was a sound engineer student in Rennes before…
Hello! My name is Nour, I’m 20 years old and I come from Marseille, France. This project in Macedonia is part of my studies. The aim is to improve my English skills, which are not really bad but I'm better at writing English than speaking it. I love to travel, this is my first time…
Two young, ambitious and full of energy VET students from Spain arrived in Skopje last Thursday. Meet Laura and Ferran, who will spend two months in Skopje doing their internships in our beautiful city. They will be engaged in the activities of VCS and our partner organizations. Laura, 21 Hello! My name is Laura, and…
On Sunday afternoon, three students from Spain crossed the sky and landed in Skopje. Our new friends will have the opportunity to work in the sports center "Moj Trener" and travel agency "Arbotravel" in frames of the “Erasmus+” - Vocational education and training (VET) program. Volunteers Centre Skopje is happy to be their host organization.…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 volunteers from Finland to participate in an ESC – project "Giving VOICES to the youth" in Skopje, Macedonia. Place: Skopje, Macedonia Date: October 2020 – September 2021 !! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 Volunteers Centre Skopje is…
Merhaba! I’m Doğukan, 23, from Turkey. I live in Cappadocia (air balloons, fairy chimneys…) in Turkey. I study primary school teaching at Nevsehir University and I have 1 semester to graduation. I realized in my first year at university that people can do crazy things just his/her youth. So, I leave my comfort zone and…
Здраво! My name is Jules Striffler. I come from Alsace, a border area in France neighboring Germany and Switzerland. I studied first a Bachelor in Languages & Interculturality. Then, I decided to go for European Studies with the Erasmus Mundus joint Master of Arts in Euroculture. So far, I have been studying or working in…
The end is the new beginning. With every new year coming people are still not done with new hopes, plans, fantasies, dreams, ideas... VOICES team is joining this global enthusiasm and we can promise you that we are not slowing down with fantasizing! But first, let us take you to ancient times of Sámi people.…