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…
Merhaba! I’m Ilgın, a 22-year-old from İzmir, Türkiye’s most beautiful city. :) I recently graduated from Ankara University, where I studied Political Science and Public Administration. I spent last year abroad in Spain and Brussels for an exchange program and an internship, which I truly enjoyed. These experiences broadened my perspective on life and gave…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Volunteering in Lithuania” in Lithuania. Place: Vilnius & Trakai, Lithuania Date: Start: September or October 2025 (12 months) About the project: The project offers volunteering opportunities in four hosting organizations – different organizations have different responsibilities and activities.…
Being a volunteer has been a goal of mine for a very long time. I’ve heard some stories that make the idea intriguing. So I thought, what kind of experiences will I bring home? This project took me to Gdańsk, Poland, a city I’ve wanted to visit for years. However, as I had no experience…
If you told me a few months ago I’d be here - teaching English in a Turkish coastal town, sipping tea stronger than my willpower, laughing with students and teachers around campfires - I probably would’ve laughed. But here I am. And it’s the best decision I’ve made all summer. The gig? Volunteering in a…
Picture this: you're sitting at home, staring at an opportunity, thinking: Should I go for it? Is this a crazy idea or the start of something amazing? If only we had a crystal ball back then! Knowing what we know now, we wouldn’t have wasted a second doubting ourselves. We would've jumped in headfirst. And…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Siena Art Institute” in Italy. Place: Siena, Italy Date: September 2025 – May 2026 (8 months) About the project: As a volunteer, you will take part in various activities. Your tasks will include creating and collecting…
I was certainly aware that the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), held in Skopje from July 20-26, would teach me something as an Olympic volunteer, but it went beyond my expectations. I spent the entire week at the venue with competitions in taekwondo, which allowed me to see a world I hadn't previously been aware…
Rümeysa, Fatih, Ceren, and Büşra are ready to volunteer with smiles at the European Youth Olympic Festival! Rümeysa Kuş, 20 Rümeysa is a curious and open-minded person who enjoys discovering new cultures and perspectives. She loves traveling, participating in intercultural events, learning languages, and organizing creative youth projects. Her superpower is communication—she can connect with…
Youthful and hardworking, all of them study different things, but all are connected in passion for sports. Aleksandra (twice!), Natalia, Gabriela, Dawid and Jakub are excited to be part of EYOF 2025 as volunteers! Aleksandra Baran, 20 Aleksandra is studying to become a physiotherapist. She loves playing sports like volleyball, being a scouts team leader,…
Full of energy, smiles and good humour. Sabína, Sára, Patrícia, Katarína and Filip are ready to take over the Youth Olympics! Sabína Rybianska, 18 Sabina currently studies economics in high school. She has one year left before university, and her dream job is to become a flight attendant or a sales manager. She enjoys healthy…
Whether it’s climbing, traveling, solving problems, or just sharing a good laugh, they are all about action, growth, and teamwork. Each of them brings something unique to the table, but together, they’re creative, supportive, and always ready for a new adventure (like European Youth Olympic Festival!). Kate Cela, 21 Kate is a student in International…
Bon dia from the second Aruba team! Gideon Testing, 19 Gideon is a student at night school and works in a restaurant as a waiter. He is having exams this year and is planning to go to the Netherlands to study hospitality management. He likes acting, painting, and drawing, and is also a huge fan…
History and books, computer science and cooking, all blended with the love for sport. Josef and Jan are sure to be a dynamic duo during the European Youth Olympic Festival, with some solid knowledge and passion for volunteering. Josef Pasek, 20 Josef studies computer science, and is a sports person - he likes cycling and…
A creative soul and a social type. Leni and Julius. This duo is definitely there to compliment each other on their journey through volunteering at the European Youth Olympic Festival. Leni Hafenmair, 19 Leni just finished high school and is taking a gap year to do volunteering. Something very specific - she wants to volunteer…
In April, I was sitting on campus in Ankara, just thinking about summer internship plans. I had no idea that in just a few weeks, everything in my life would change. While browsing through the university’s programs, I came across a three-month volunteering opportunity in Skopje, Macedonia. At that moment, I realized that something important…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “ESC opportunities in Ljubljana” in Slovenia. Place: Ljubljana, Slovenia Start date: September 2025 or November 2025 (12 months) About the project: 1. ESC Opportunity at Voluntariat Institute role = Admin and Graphic Design Support duration…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Open Horizons – Encouraging youth to explore the world through language and cultural experiences” in Slovakia. Place: Čadca, Slovakia Date: September 2025 - August 2026 (12 months) About the project: Volunteers' tasks will be diverse from…