Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 participants (+20 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “Cool jobs for a hot planet” in Romania. Place: Sarata Monteoru and Buzau, Romania Date: 26.01 - 4.02.2026 About the project: The aim is to promote circular economy and social entrepreneurship by developing key…
“I am one of the lucky people that got to participate in the youth exchange “I want my tears back” in Buzau, Romania. I am happy to say this was one of the best experiences I have had, and for multiple reasons. It’s not a shame to admit that the situation in Macedonia regarding discrimination…
When curiosity meets courage and friendship crosses borders – magic happens. That’s exactly what happened as young people from Ireland and Macedonia set out on a journey that turned strangers into friends and landscapes into lifelong memories. Macedonia-Ireland Limerick Youth Center Exchange brought together 24 young adventurers for a two-part Erasmus+ exchange - first in…
The brochure is a result of the joint efforts of the project team to reflect on the key employability skills for today’s labor market. Moreover, it provides tips and info for the young people, starting from understanding the demand, where to search for desired jobs and how to improve digital skills and create strong CVs,…
There is an island on the Mediterranean sea that has a recipe for longevity. Maybe this recipe is connected with the recipe for happiness? It seems like Sardinia has them both, but what if both are actually one and the equation would be simply: happiness=longevity? One November week in Sardinia can give you a glimpse…
While traveling to a new place and starting a new life, a new job, building new relations, you will always be accompanied by one constant: things are going to change. Since my arrival in Macedonia, this is what I struggle with the most. I keep telling myself I want to discover as much as possible…
Hi! I’m Luna, I’m 22 years old and I’m from France. After studying French and philosophy in Montpellier, I wanted to change my environment and discover a side of life that I hadn't yet experienced. I wanted to discover new places and a new me. I heard about volunteering and the idea seemed right for…
Hello and welcome to the November edition of VOICES, This month, we sadly say goodbye to two long-term volunteers at VCS. I’m Cassandre, also a long-termer, and watching volunteers leave is always bittersweet, especially Terry and Chloe, the last ones from when I first arrived. In this editorial, they share their final thoughts and reflections,…
Hello! My name is Arthur, I graduated in Philosophy, and have worked as a French teacher for more than one year now. I come from a small city next to Lyon, France, which I really like, but the call for adventure was bigger than that love for my hometown, so here I am. As a…
Hallo! I’m Nelli, an 18-year-old from Thuringia, the green heart of Germany. After finally finishing high school this spring, I knew it was time to try something new before choosing my life's path. Also, because different cultures and countries have always interested me, I thought volunteering for a year would be an awesome opportunity to…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a team volunteering project “ESC Christmas” in Hungary. Place: Nagyvázsony, Hungary Date: 21.11.2025 – 14.12.2025 (22 days) About the project: The volunteer will organise creative activities for children, prepare traditional Santa Claus packages, and contribute to cultural events such as the…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Youth International: Embracing Diversity in Faenza” in Italy. Place: Faenza, Italy Date: start: January 2026 (6 months) About the project: The volunteer will support the hosting organization and local community by assisting with the educational projects (school workshops, afterschool…
This is an adult educators guide developed under the framework of the Piloting Artificial Intelligence for integration and prosperity trough social media marketing education - AI SMM project co-funded by the European Commission and Erasmus + Programme. The project is inspired by the recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and social media marketing (SMM) and…
The world today doesn’t spin on its own. Its axis is not just planetary rotation – it is youth, ideas, and the constant thirst for knowledge. In a time when the digital has become real, and the real increasingly depends on the digital, the question “Who turns the world?” becomes a call to look in…
Hallo! My name is Lea and I am an 18-year-old high school graduate from Germany. For as long as I can remember, I always dreamed of moving abroad and discovering new places and cultures. After spending a lot of time researching for opportunities to do exactly that after finishing school (honestly, most of the research…
Say ¡Hola! to our new Spanish VET students! They came from Barcelona. And will be supported by VCS for the next two months during their internship. They will be working in ARBO Travel travel agency, hotel Ambasador and in an industrial automation and robotics company. We wish them the best for their stay in Skopje!…
Volunteering in Olde Vechte for two months was similar to immersing oneself in a vibrant mosaic of culture and community. Each day brings new experiences, allowing me to connect deeply with the locals and contribute meaningfully to various projects. The time I spent there will stay with me for the rest of my life, as…
Ten days, four countries, one shared idea – young people becoming ambassadors of the rural spirit. The “Rural Youth Ambassadors” project took us to Brajchino, a village that at first glance seems frozen in time, yet quietly holds answers for the future. Brajchino welcomed us with stone paths and houses carrying the weight of generations.…
This training program is designed to engage young people to develop emotional well-being practices and fight against the stigmatization of mental health. It consists of 4 modules designed to enhance participants’ understanding of mental health, break stigma, and promote the development of resilience and coping strategies. The total duration of the training is 14 hours…
As the air grows cooler and the leaves begin to fall, I’m reminded that my time here is also slowly but surely coming to an end. Indeed, while it still does feel surreal to say it, I’ve been here for almost 11 months already. Living in Macedonia is something that I would have never believed…