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…
A mixture of calm vibes and fiery personalities! All five volunteers from Aruba are full of youth energy that are ready to make an impact during EYOF. Shainy Lampe, 18 Shainy is a bold, social and funny person who brings a lot of energy into the room. She loves going to the beach and listening…
Two out of 40 volunteers and first to present are Wilhelm and Yohann. They may be of different personalities, but what they have in common is passion for sport. Just the perfect to volunteer at European Youth Olympic Festival 2025! Wilhelm Verwaerde, 23 Wilhelm is a wandering spirit and introvert but also loves to make…
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…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (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: August/September 2025 (12 months) About the project: The volunteers work for and with people with disabilities during their voluntary service in external housing…
Hi there! My name is Loline, and I am 21. I am from Reunion Island but I live in the region of the castle of the Loire (that you should visit). I was always surrounded by this mix of cultures and histories. That is why when I have the opportunity to travel and study I…
It took me two bus rides, a metro, and a train and after 18 hours I finally reached my destination. Debrecen, Hungary was a peaceful place with a nice weather and picturesque landscapes that gave me a good feeling about this project even from the very beginning. I arrived just in time for dinner where…
Hey everyone! I’m Narjesse, I’m 19 years old, I come from France and I’m proudly half-French, half-Moroccan (team couscous and baguette). I love adventure, blasting music in my ears, volleyball games with friends, and I’m (very) curious about everything related to South Korea. This is my very first volunteering experience, and I’m super excited to…
Exactly one year ago, I gave all the documents to the Macedonian embassy in Poland and was waiting to receive temporary residence to go to Macedonia. I felt contradictory emotions about moving abroad for one year and volunteering at Volunteers Centre Skopje (VCS). On one hand, I felt excited to change my life, meet new…
If you told me five years ago that I’ll live in the Balkans for a year, I would probably assume you’re joking. Not only Balkans, but Macedonia out of all places – a country I never really heard much about, maybe apart from the characteristic red flag with yellow sun and location on the map…
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, Lithuania Date: Start: August, September or October 2025 (12 months) About the project: The project offers volunteering opportunities in five hosting organizations – different organizations have different responsibilities and activities. More…
Three years ago, I arrived in Bremen for the first time. The sun was shining, a beautiful flower market filled the streets, and I instantly fell in love with the city. During my Erasmus+ exchange, we had time to explore. On our last day, while clearly lost and trying to find something, a kind lady…
From March 20 to March 30, 2025, I had the privilege to be part of the Erasmus+ youth exchange project “Don’t Gamble Your Future” held in Sarata Monteoru, Buzau, Romania. Together with fellow participants from Macedonia, we joined young people from Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Spain and Romania for ten intense days…