The world today doesn’t spin on its own. Its axis is not just planetary rotation – it is youth, ideas, and the constant thirst for knowledge. In a time when the digital has become real, and the real increasingly depends on the digital, the question “Who turns the world?” becomes a call to look in…
Hallo! My name is Lea and I am an 18-year-old high school graduate from Germany. For as long as I can remember, I always dreamed of moving abroad and discovering new places and cultures. After spending a lot of time researching for opportunities to do exactly that after finishing school (honestly, most of the research…
Volunteering in Olde Vechte for two months was similar to immersing oneself in a vibrant mosaic of culture and community. Each day brings new experiences, allowing me to connect deeply with the locals and contribute meaningfully to various projects. The time I spent there will stay with me for the rest of my life, as…
Ten days, four countries, one shared idea – young people becoming ambassadors of the rural spirit. The “Rural Youth Ambassadors” project took us to Brajchino, a village that at first glance seems frozen in time, yet quietly holds answers for the future. Brajchino welcomed us with stone paths and houses carrying the weight of generations.…
This training program is designed to engage young people to develop emotional well-being practices and fight against the stigmatization of mental health. It consists of 4 modules designed to enhance participants’ understanding of mental health, break stigma, and promote the development of resilience and coping strategies. The total duration of the training is 14 hours…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Citrus Laguépie” in France. Place: Laguépie, France Time period: November 2025 - November 2026 (12 months) About the project: The volunteer will be part of the daily life and activities of Citrus, contributing to both community…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project under the title “Open Yourself for volunteering” in Poland. Place: Gdańsk, Poland Date: 20.10.2025 - 05.05.2026 About the project: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join projects in Gdańsk! Whether you want to support local communities, help coordinate volunteer actions,…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 4 participants (16-25 years old) and 1 group leader (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “I want my tears back” in Romania. Place: Sarata Monteoru, Buzau, Romania Date: 22.10. – 1.11.2025 About the project: The aim of the project is to increase awareness of…
Hi! I am Cynthia, a 29-year-old digital transformation project manager living in Marne, France, where we produce Champagne. I will be spending three months in Skopje doing an internship in VCS through the VET program. I have always wanted to work abroad, so I decided to give my career an international dimension. I am eager…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “F.E.V.E.R: Fostering Equality, Visibility and Empowerment for Rights” in France and Portugal. Places: Beaumotte-Aubertans, France | TBA Portugal Dates: 24.11. - 29.11.2025 & 13.04. - 18.04.2026 About the project: The project “F.E.V.E.R” is made…
My name is Evgenija, and right now, I’m living one of the most rewarding chapters of my life: volunteering in Aruba through the European Solidarity Corps. I chose this volunteering project because I wanted to combine my passion for youth development with gaining new cultural and professional experiences. At the school where I volunteer, my…
Since I arrived in Macedonia, I have felt a small shift inside me. It might be the way people open me their doors without hesitation, or how a shared drink can turn strangers into something closer. The welcome I’ve received here has been more than politeness, it feels like a real invitation to belong, to…
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.…
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…
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…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 3 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “Smart Tools: Integrating AI into Erasmus+ Projects” in Czechia. Place: Moravec, Czechia Date: 06.09 – 13.09.2025 About the project: This 8-day training course is designed for youth workers who are familiar with the Erasmus+ framework and are…
We're excited to share the fantastic results following our adventure in the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland in Limerick this June. Here's a glimpse of our accomplishments: One of the highlights was our time spent engaging in thrilling outdoor sports. We kayaked across the smooth Lough Gur - lake, surrounded by Ireland’s greenery, where teamwork and coordination…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 7 participants (13-17 years old) and 2 team leaders (18+) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “Youh: Empowered and Active!” in Germany. Place: Garlstedt (close Bremen), Germany Date: 29.09 – 8.10.2025 About the project: On this exchange participants will be introduced to positive examples of activism across…
Five representatives of Volunteers Centre Skopje, Bojan, Mateo, Darja, Damjan and Matea, were participating in the youth exchange for the project: "When sorrow turns to pain" in Sarata Monteoru - Buzau, Romania from 11.11-21.11.2024. The goal of the project was to increase the awareness of young people about the problems created by discrimination of minorities…
Last April, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an Erasmus+ project called "Make Music Not War 4" in Bremen, Germany. The project was organised by NaturKultur in Garlstedt, a peaceful and inspiring location surrounded by nature, the perfect setting for creativity, collaboration, and connection. This unique initiative brought together 50 young people from…