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Hello, my name is Adrien, I'm 22 years old, and I'm from Saint-Tropez in the south of France. I studied graphic design for two years after high school, finishing in December and graduating. Then I had a sudden realization: I wanted to go abroad. In January, I did my first two-month volunteer placement in Petrinja,…
Warm-cold greetings from Dragan who is in Gdańsk, Poland, where spring already said “hi” but winter doesn’t let go so easily! Dragan started volunteering at the RCWG office about two months ago. Besides office work, he is involved in different activities. He visits a school and a youth club twice a month. “My main goal…
Hello, My name is Mehmet, I’m 24 years old and I’m from Türkiye. I graduated in Aircraft Engineering and after that I started my job in the Defense Industry. When working, at some point, I wanted to change my life and to go abroad, so I left my job. I'm a curious person and I…
Hi, I’m Berna from Türkiye. I’m 23 years old, and I’ve been living in Istanbul, but recently I felt like I needed a change, new places, and a different atmosphere. That’s what brought me to Macedonia. I’ve always been someone who notices the little things, like the atmosphere of a street or the feeling of…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers, 18-30 years old, from Macedonia to participate in two long-term volunteering projects “Volunteering in a Waldorf school” and “Volunteering at a Cultural Center Schlachthof” in Germany. Place: Bremen, Germany About the projects: 1. Volunteering in a Waldorf school in after-school activities (2 volunteers) Dates: 07.09.2026 – 31.08.2027 or 19.10.2026 – 30.09.2027 Common…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers, 18-30 years old, from Macedonia to participate in two long-term volunteering projects “Change Support Volunteer” and “Binario Solidale” in Italy. Place: Brescia or Calvisano, Italy Date: 28.04.2026 – 18.12.2026 About the projects: 1. Change Support Volunteer, Brescia, Italy (2 volunteers) This project focuses on volunteering promotion, communication, and community engagement.…
Zdravo everyone, My name is Aurélie, and I’m from Marseille, France. Rather than writing a long paragraph, I’ll list 10 facts about myself: I’m a Taurus, first things first. I was born in Paris, but I live in Marseille. I dislike loud people. I’m an ENTP on the MBTI. I love the sound of Balkan…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a team volunteering project “Paide Youth Team” in Estonia. Place: Paide, Estonia Date: 09.08 - 24.08.2026 (16 days) About the project: Volunteers will help with maintenance and repair work at playgrounds, cemeteries, and youth centres.You will also have a chance to…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers, 18-30 years old, from Macedonia to participate in a short-term (2 months) volunteering project “Voluntary steps” in Türkiye. Place: Ankara, Türkiye Date: 01.05 - 30.06.2026 (2 months) About the project: As a volunteer, you’ll work in schools, organize creative activities like painting, drawing, games, sports, and lead English speaking…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 youth workers (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “Play & Go Green” in Spain. Place: Mollina, Spain Date: 22.04 - 28.04.2026 About the project: The aim of TC "Play & Go Green" is to equip youth workers with innovative methodologies in eco-entrepreneurship…
Hello, my name is Karola and I came to Skopje from the capital of Polish Song - Opole. I have just graduated from European Diplomacy and an LL.M. in International & European Law. Before officially closing the “kidult” chapter of my life, I wanted to do something meaningful and experience something new. That’s how I…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) to participate in a short-term ESC project under the title “Compass” in Slovenia. Place: Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia Period: 27.04 - 21.06.2026 About the project: The organization offers volunteers the chance to take part in many meaningful community activities. Volunteers spend time with young…
Hello, My name is Piotr and I come from Opole, Poland. I have finished my masters in economics. Now I am exploring my adult life. I think it is the perfect time for volunteering. Before job, kids and mortgage. I love exploring new countries and cultures. I hope my visit to Macedonia and trips to…
Hi everyone! My name is Žaneta, and I come from a small village in Slovakia. Since I was a child, I have dreamed about exploring new countries and discovering different cultures, and that curiosity is still very much a part of me. I would say that my journey of exploring the world began with a…
When was the last time you were thinking about what you are actually consuming? Every day, we are bombarded with news and advertisements, making us feel increasingly detached from our emotions. Buried under advertisements for the latest micro trend, I see my brain screaming for help, overwhelmed by all the bad news. So, fleeing into…
Hi ! I’m Paul, I’m from France and I just turned eighteen in September. After finishing high school, I was completely lost about what I wanted to do next, and what I wanted to study. I was living in a small city, so I was seeing the same people all the time. I obviously needed…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “ESC Luzanky” in the Czech Republic. Place: Brno, Czech Republic Date: September 2026 to August 2027 (12 months, 6 months is possible) About the project: Centre of leisure time Luzanky (SVC Luzanky) is looking forward to hosting volunteers…
Hi! I am Carolina, a French-Brazilian 21 years-old living in Paris. After studying history and art history I wanted to discover different parts of the world and their people. Taking a gap year and volunteering seemed like a great opportunity to do so! I just stepped foot on Macedonian soil two days ago and I…
From February 6, 2026 to February 13, 2026, an Erasmus+ youth exchange “Gamechangers: Games for inclusive societies!” organised by SIEDAS took place in Nitra, Slovakia. The project brought together 43 young Europeans to explore Inclusive Societies (European Youth Goals) through digital tools and gamification. Participants gained a deeper understanding of inclusion, equality, and social cohesion…
Did you know that women earn on average around 20% less than men worldwide? Or that one in three women experiences physical or sexual violence at least once in her lifetime? These facts are not just numbers – they represent real people, real stories, and real injustice. Even in the 21st century, gender equality is…