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Sharing… What is sharing? Before I came to Macedonia I knew that one of the main tasks is writing Voices. It’s not my main hobby to write articles but when I found out the importance of writing I was thinking deeply about what sharing is. According to Cambridge dictionary, the definition is “to tell someone…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “ESC in Katowice“. Place: Katowice, Poland Date: January/February 2025 (12 months) About the project: During the project volunteers will help in organising and supporting local events. Project includes working with youths and people with disabilities…
Hello, I am Aurelien, 22 years old and I’m from Saintes, it’s a city on the south of France. I love to play basketball, I doing this sport since I was 18 and that’s my favorite sport. I did the marathon of Paris in 2023, so I like running too but it’s not my favorite…
The importance of our KA2 “Keep Dreaming” research is to learn how mental health can play a role in young people’s social participation and improve the quality of their community actions. The COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequent quarantines, caused an increase in mental health disorders all over the globe, especially in Europe. In the project partners’…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Volunteering in Poland". Place: Мilicz, Poland Date: Start as soon as possible (9 months) About the project: Volunteer should be motivated and dedicated to work. Speak communicative English and be proactive. Open-mindedness, responsibility and sense…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 4 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “Peers 4 inclusion: Non-formal methods to promote inclusion” in Romania. Place: Arad, Romania Date: 16.10 – 24.10.2024 About the project: The training course is aimed at youth workers who wish to promote inclusion in…
Happy about life Spending two months volunteering in Aruba was a transformative experience that left a lasting impression on me. The island’s natural beauty, vibrant culture, and time spent with the hosting organization and the local people made for an unforgettable journey of personal and professional growth. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed…
“Ministry for the future” – a powerful title of the training course I recently attended, which was held in Sarata Monteoru and Buzău, Romania in the period from 20-29.5.2024. Can we, participants, really be the key link in shaping a future the way we would like it, the way it should be? I would say…
Hello, my name is Nina. I come from the beautiful island of Aruba. I love going to the beach and hiking with my friends and family. While I enjoy spending quality time with others, I also value my alone time. I like to keep myself busy but find that some solitude is necessary. I can…
Chapter 1 Even before I finally finished packing for one year abroad (which felt like cramming a circus into a shoebox), I was already imagining what I’d write in this first report. I had been reading all the other articles from volunteers, thinking of what I’d say when it was finally my turn. Now that…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 3 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course „The Art of Communication” in Germany. Place: Garlstedt, Germany Date: 04.11 - 10.11.2024 About the project: „The Art of Communication” is a training course for youth workers and youth leaders that want to explore the…
Once we were an earthling. Cherishing the simplest moment came together with breathing. We would open our eyes and smile to the sun tickling our cheek through the window or greet the rain knocking gently on the windowsill. Having a coffee with a tint of milk or a fruit tea in the cosiest place at…
Hi, I’m Lukáš! I’m 26 years old and originally from Slovakia, though I’ve spent over six years living in the Czech Republic, where I studied at university. I have a master’s degree in Social Education and Counselling, and another in Strength and Conditioning Training. After finishing university, I volunteered in France for four months through…
Hi, Anna here! I’m 22 years old and come from Poland. Recently, I finished my bachelor’s degree in cognitive science. I spent 3 years exploring the mysteries of the human mind – learning about how we think and perceive the world around us, as well as trying to figure out what on earth consciousness is…
I’m Emre from Ankara, Turkey. I’m 23 and I’m studying veterinary at Kırıkkale University in my last year. I also work as a dog trainer. I love animals and I love being in nature so Macedonia is a perfect place for me with amazing nature. I enjoy doing volunteer work and want to share my…
Hello! My name is Kübra Nur and I’m 22 years old. I’m from Eskişehir, Türkiye. I study International relations at Ankara University. I’m in my 4th year at university. I love my major which I find really fun to study since I learn mine and other countries’ history and politics. I wanted to do something…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a team volunteering project “Solidarity in the community” in Romania. Place: Izvoarele, Romania Date: 24.10 - 27.11.2024 (30 days) About the project: During "Solidarity in the community" project volunteers will assist elderly individuals and single parents with daily chores and winter preparations. They…
Hi everyone, I am Mustafa and I am 22 years old. I am a student at the International Relations department at Ankara University in Türkiye. I came to Macedonia from a small city close to Ankara. I am still an undergraduate student at university. I found out about a volunteering program at VCS via my…
Hello! My name is Nursena. I am from Türkiye and I live in Ankara. I am 22 years old. I am studying International Relations at Ankara University, next year will be my last year. I really like my department because I like to learn historical and political facts about the world. I want to continue…
Through "Transnational study on mentoring needs", the MENTOR project aims to understand the needs and expectations of mentors and mentees in order to develop a mentoring system adapted to international mobility experiences at the EU level. The objective of the project is to give all the keys to youth professionals to inform, train and prepare…