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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…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Citrus Laguépie” in France. Place: Laguépie, France Time period: November 2025 - November 2026 (12 months) About the project: The volunteer will be part of the daily life and activities of Citrus, contributing to both community…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Voluntary service in Nesvady” in Slovakia. Place: Nesvady, Slovakia Date: November 2025 - September 2026 About the project: The volunteer will be responsible for assisting in regular clubs, summer camps, sports, and cultural events. They will help lead…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project under the title “Open Yourself for volunteering” in Poland. Place: Gdańsk, Poland Date: 20.10.2025 - 05.05.2026 About the project: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join projects in Gdańsk! Whether you want to support local communities, help coordinate volunteer actions,…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 4 participants (16-25 years old) and 1 group leader (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “I want my tears back” in Romania. Place: Sarata Monteoru, Buzau, Romania Date: 22.10. – 1.11.2025 About the project: The aim of the project is to increase awareness of…
Hi! I am Cynthia, a 29-year-old digital transformation project manager living in Marne, France, where we produce Champagne. I will be spending three months in Skopje doing an internship in VCS through the VET program. I have always wanted to work abroad, so I decided to give my career an international dimension. I am eager…
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…