Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Open Yourself for volunteering” in Poland. Place: Gdańsk, Poland Date: 10.07. - 31.12.2023 (6 months) About the project: Volunteer will support the hosting organization in daily activities and can work in the field of: Kindegarten and…
Last Thursday, VCS welcomed their first VET-students group from Italy! During 1 month these students will work in different fields and roles, such as waiter and receptionist as a part of their training. All the students come from different parts of Italy and in addition to work they have the opportunity to discover Macedonia and…
Italy is a country that has captured the hearts of many with its incredible food, historical landmarks, and stunning architecture. But beyond the traditional tourist attractions, Italy has a thriving volunteering community that is often overlooked. Volunteering in Italy is a great way to give back to the community and truly experience the culture of…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) to participate in a long-term ESC project under the title " Eastern Partnership Volunteering Program " in Romania. Place: Bucharest, Romania Period: June - January 2023 (7 months) About the project: Each month, COSI team will choose a topic according to the UN Calendar, related to: human rights,…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in the long-term ESC volunteering project “Open Wings” in Poland. Place: Bydgoszcz, Poland Time period: 12 months About the project: Taking an active part in the lessons at the kindergarten „U Karolka” Assisting the institute of „Center of the Catholic Culture” with information…
Hello everyone, my name is Fahim, I'm 21 years old, and I'm from France! More specifically, I come from the sunny South of France, between the cities of Nice and Marseille. I am currently a political science student, finishing up my bachelor's degree. Recently, I spent a few months in Norway as part of a…
Demat! I'm Youen, new French volunteer from Brittany, a region in the western part of France with a strong and living culture. I grew up there with a strong interest for languages, culture and minorities, that's why I came here right after my studies to discover the world, to go along with VCS during 9…
As we welcome the arrival of April, we're reminded of the many wonders of spring. From the blooming of flowers to the return of migrating birds, this season is a time of renewal and growth. In this issue, we dive into some fascinating subjects, from the controversial trend of cancel culture to the mysteries of…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 6 participants (18-30 years old) and 1 group leader (18+) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “EU To Green or Not To Green” in Germany. Place: Garlstedt, Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany + Brussels, Belgium Date: 5.05 – 15.05.2023 About the project: The aim of the project is…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “The Art of Youth Exchange” in Spain. Place: Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain Date: 11.04. - 18.04.2023 About the project: Improving the competences and knowledge of youth workers and youth leaders to create…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Through your eyes 2023” in Spain. Place: Sabadell, Spain Date: April 2023 – April 2024 (12 months) About the project: Depending on the volunteers' profiles, they will help in different centers, with different tasks: -…
Hi Skopje! I am Hakan, from Izmir, Türkiye. My whole journey started when I participated in the project of AIESEC Izmir, “Myself My World” in 2012 as a fresh high school student. I was fascinated to see that many young people are taking a step forward for volunteering and coming to my city from all…
Hi, my name is Reşit and I am 19 years old, I'm coming from Turkey. I graduated from high school last summer. Last September, I started university and spending more time on new hobbies. One of these new hobbies was to explore volunteering projects. I can say that I almost found myself in volunteering projects…
In today's world, we are constantly bombarded with information from various sources, making it increasingly challenging to discern fact from fiction. The rise of fake news and the prevalence of logical fallacies have only compounded this issue, underscoring the need for critical thinking skills that enable us to navigate this complex landscape effectively. As a…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC volunteering project “ESC in Casa Santa Chiara” in Italy. Place: Bologna, Italy Duration: 12 months (starting as soon as possible) About the project: The volunteer will be responsible for preparing integration activities for the users of “Casa…
February is the border between winter and spring.” – Terri Guillemets The time has come to say goodbye to the cold winter and greet spring with open arms! Named after Februus, the ancient god of purification, February is the month for a refreshing spring cleanse. Use the last weeks of long nights to take a…
December 2022 in Varberg, Sweden. Participants coming from eight countries (Bulgaria, Italy, Türkiye, Portugal, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Sweden) had the chance to learn and share skills and knowledge about climate change and digital storytelling during the youth exchange “Digital Storytelling: DigiTime” on the dates 3-9.12.2022. Through different points of view and experience, youngsters confronted…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “MEGA (Make Erasmus Great Again” in Spain. Place: Navarredonda de Gredos, Spain Date: 29.03 – 5.04.2023 About the project: “MEGA” seeks to increase the knowledge of youth workers on mediation, conflict resolution and human…
To be a volunteer means to work voluntarily or for free for personal improvement. This is why I also decided on that step. I decided to get to know myself better and get out of my comfort zone, so I went to volunteer in Antalya. My main task as a volunteer was to help children…
About fourty participants from 8 countries, including five students from the "Gostivar" secondary technical school from Gostivar as representatives of Volunteers Centre Skopje participated in the training for the project: "A Hug for all" which was held in Athens in the period from November 17 to December 1 of this year. The main objectives of…