Finally! On the 11th of July me and my co-volunteers arrived in Skopje, after a few delays of our flights from Brussels to Zagreb and from Zagreb to Skopje, finally we made it. My name is Ruben, a 19-year-old Belgian who finds great joy in music, beers, politics, exploring new countries and their cultures &…
Hey! I'm Marie. I was born in Cologne, Germany, where I was raised most of my childhood and youth. While VCS and Macedonia isn't my first long term stay abroad it is for sure the most exciting one. When I was 15, I had the opportunity to stay at a Boarding school close to London…
Hello there! I'm Angelina, 19 years old and from Constance, Germany. By accident I discovered the whole world of Erasmus+ projects last summer. Before I knew what happened, I participated in my first youth exchange, where I met super-duper nice people from Macedonia, who made me really curious about their home country. A few coincidences…
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 Joaquim, I’m 19 and I come from France. I’ve lived in France since I was born, but I’ve traveled a lot during my childhood. I’ve already been to Greece and Slovenia but when I arrived in Macedonia, I discovered a very different country. This applies to both the landscapes and the…
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…
Bonjour à tous•te•s My name is Carole. I'm 24 years old, and I come from Toulouse, in Occitània, the southern part of France between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea. For 24 years of my life, I lived in the same house, in the same place with all my friends and family. I never really moved…
I'm Jasse 20 years old, and I come from Iisalmi, Finland. When I was back at home, I felt that I had to decide whether to go back to school or start working. And what kind of. The year I will spend in Macedonia is the break I need to be able to decide that…
Moi! My name is Anniina. I’m 23 years old, and I come from Finland. I’ve been living in Finland my whole life, but now I have found this new adventure which I’m so excited about. Now I finally arrived here in Macedonia. And I already love it! I have a lovely family and amazing friends…
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…
Cześć! My name is Aleksandra, but everybody calls me Ola - and yes, I know it doesn't make sense (for me either). I am a 28-year old hermit and animal lover. I'm addicted to tea. I come from Poland, where Burek is a dog's name, not a dish. To paraphrase one of my favourites memes:…
Olá, after a long wait finally I can say: "I arrived in Skopje and VCS". Here is José (not the football coach). I'm 25 years old and crazy about traveling all the time. Let's say that I "only" like comfort while sleeping. Until a few days ago, this crazy young man was living in the…
Hello everyone! My name is Belen. I am 23 years old. I was born in Turkey and lived there until last week. Now, I have a whole year to live in Macedonia and explore this beautiful country. And I’m so lucky to have these people who make me feel like family from day one. I…
Hello everyone, My name is Muammer. I was born in Ankara in Turkey. I'm 28 years old. I graduated from the Black Sea Technical University. I like to read books and be social. I have a brother. The ESC program provides people with the opportunity to transfer their experiences and knowledge to other people. It…
Moin! My name is Annik and I am 18 years old. I was born and raised in Bremen, Germany, where I spent my whole life. I just graduated my high school and after a chaotic visa procedure, I am here, in the beautiful city of Skopje. I traveled a lot but I have never been…
Hi everyone! I’m Lucile from Brittany – as you already know, the best region in France! (you can read my article in the December 2020 edition of VOICES). I already had the opportunity to participate in a two-month European Solidarity Corps project at Volunteers Centre Skopje last year. VCS people’s enthusiasm and dedication are really…
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.…
Moi! I am Niina, 27 years old from Helsinki, Finland. I came to Macedonia for two months to volunteer. I am a calm and kind person. I like to be with people but sometimes I need time to do things by myself and then I like to go on a walk or to the gym.…
It was four days ago that our new Belgian volunteers arrived at Skopje airport. In the middle of the night, four young and motivated people from Belgium set foot in Macedonia. Three exciting weeks are ahead of them: They will join our long-term volunteers in the VCS office. In there, they will gain skills in…
Two months, 7 Spanish VET students and a rescued street dog. After finishing their degree in tourism in Barcelona, the group of 7 wanted to gain some practical experience. So two months ago they came to Skopje to do internships in hotels and travel agencies. But besides work there was plenty of time for fun!…