I remember when I got my first email with an invitation to write for VOICES. I was still at home, in Poland, impatiently waiting for my visa. Now I'm on the other side of the screen, a few published articles later. What about my home? Well, it's been 3 months since I started to call…
We empower young people to enhance their mental well-being through active participation! Let us introduce you to the toolkit “Tools to manage Mental Health in Participation Activities”. In this toolkit, partner organisations share different tools and activities developed, tried and tested throughout the “Keep Dreaming” project. They incorporate different aspects of mental well-being, emotional intelligence,…
We can assume that you have often heard that one person alone cannot do much. And that this statement is not entirely true is proven by teacher, Ramona Babos, from the city of Arad, Romania, who is a true heroine – not only because she is our interlocutor in this interview, but because she manages…
Bèlbonjou! I’m Terry, I was born in France, and I come from the best country in the Caribbean, Guadeloupe! Doing my ESC in Macedonia is a big challenge for me, as I have never visited any Balkan countries or even traveled outside the EU before. I want to discover everything about this beautiful country -…
Disagreements often start from differences in opinion, whether at school, home, or social gatherings. These differences can lead to conflicts that, if not managed thoughtfully, may harm relationships. For me, discussing important topics is necessary, especially when they address big issues. However, for these discussions to be productive, it's crucial to listen to others’ perspectives…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2-4 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “Put the change in youth exchange” in Romania. Place: Olteni, Prahova county, Romania Date: 29.11 – 6.12.2024 About the project: In these 6 days of training you will embark on a journey to discover…
My name is Mathieu and I'm 19 years old. I'm French and I really like photography, videos and video games. When I have time, I do at least one of three things. My schooling stops with the obtaining of my baccalaureate, and directly after I have taken the decision to get out of my comfort…
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Hello you all! My name is Sophia and I am 18 years old. After graduating from high school this summer, I left my beautiful hometown in southwest Germany to build a new home here in the amazing city of Skopje. I am very interested in exploring everything possible about this special place in the heart…
Say hello to new Polish VET students! They came from Jelenia Góra in Lower Silesia - Poland. VCS will support them for next month during their internship. They will be working in Biotek laboratories and in the NYSK Holdings company. We are excited to host them in Skopje. Let us introduce them. …
Sugar, spice and everything nice. These are the ingredients chosen to create the perfect Erasmus+ project. Although we didn’t turn into the Powerpuff Girls, we did turn into master chefs in the kitchen. Our adventure began by flying to a magical town in Germany called Bremen where we briefly got to be a part of…
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 “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…
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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…
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…
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…