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…
I’m Emre from Ankara, Turkey. I’m 23 and I’m studying veterinary at Kırıkkale University in my last year. I also work as a dog trainer. I love animals and I love being in nature so Macedonia is a perfect place for me with amazing nature. I enjoy doing volunteer work and want to share my…
Hello! My name is Kübra Nur and I’m 22 years old. I’m from Eskişehir, Türkiye. I study International relations at Ankara University. I’m in my 4th year at university. I love my major which I find really fun to study since I learn mine and other countries’ history and politics. I wanted to do something…
Hi everyone, I am Mustafa and I am 22 years old. I am a student at the International Relations department at Ankara University in Türkiye. I came to Macedonia from a small city close to Ankara. I am still an undergraduate student at university. I found out about a volunteering program at VCS via my…
Hello! My name is Nursena. I am from Türkiye and I live in Ankara. I am 22 years old. I am studying International Relations at Ankara University, next year will be my last year. I really like my department because I like to learn historical and political facts about the world. I want to continue…
Mucho gusto! Hi! My name is Adalberto, and I'm 22 years old. I come from a small but beautiful Caribbean island called Aruba, famous for its amazing beaches and friendly people. I recently graduated from university as a social worker. For the next two months, I’ll be volunteering in Macedonia with VCS organisation through the…
Bon dia, Bon tardi to where you are from! My name is Ilysha and I am 19 years old. I was born and raised in beautiful Aruba, a sunny island surrounded by blue beaches with white sand, located in the Caribbean. I am currently studying to become a preschool teacher since I love working with…
Music evokes many beautiful feelings at each and every one of us. At times, those feelings are joyous and delightful, even nostalgic, while at others, they serve as a real good remedy for when having the blues. Only a month has passed since the end of the project, but our symphony of feelings is still…
Holiday privilege; is what summer vacation truly is. Not everybody has the chance to rest that long or to plan a two-week vacation on an island in Yemen or a road trip in Eastern Europe to discover the Circassians’ unique ways of life. Holiday at home; is also a luxurious option. Not for Parisians this…
I am Emre Görkem. I am 24 years old, soon to be 25. My family mostly calls me Gorki, named after the Russian author. People are always telling me that my imagination and creativity is strong, so Gorki is one of the names that I accept. I was born and raised in Ankara, the gray…
Hello, my name is Menşure Zeynep. I am from Turkey and live in Ankara. I am 24. I study at TOBB University and the economy department. My university has 3 terms every year. We have to do an internship 3 times during our school life. This term is my internship time. While I was choosing…
Hi, my name is Ahmet Yiğit Bircan. I am from Türkiye and I live in Ankara. I am 20 years old. I study Political Science and International Relations in TOBB ETU. This semester is internship time for me so I thought it would be great to explore different countries/cities except for my hometown. Then I…
My name is Ömer, I am 22 years old. I live in Ankara, Turkey. I am a 3rd year college student. My department is Political Science and International Relations in TOBB Economy and Technology University. I have a great enthusiasm for getting to know different cultures, and this interest is the basis of my desire…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 10 young people (16-25 years old) from Macedonia who would like to participate in two national trainings delivered by peer trainers for non-discrimination, tolerance and prevention of gender-based violence as well as a training on peer education and training. The training is organized within the project: “Action for Girls’…
My name is Zoé, I’m 27 years old, I come from a north-western French region called Brittany and I am passionate about foreign languages, cultures and translation. This love has not stopped burning me since my first long term Erasmus experience in the multi-culti city of Bochum, Germany. It was rapidly followed by a 10…
Say hello to our 8 new VET students! Coming all the way from Perugia, Italia, VCS will host them in Skopje during their Vocational Education and Training projects for the next month. They will work in different places: a few in the fashion branch (company Bella), and some in a laboratory for blood analysis (Laboratory…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 4 participants (16-30 years old) and 1 group leader (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “Let's Get Mental” in Slovenia. The group leader will also take part in the preparatory meeting that will happen from 3.06. - 6.06.2024. Place: Gorenje pri Zrečah, Slovenia…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 5 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “Kitchen Youth Work” in Germany. Place: Garlstedt (close Bremen), Germany Date: 31.08 - 7.09.2024 About the project: “Kitchen Youth Work” aims at providing a suitable learning environment for people interested in non-formal education or youth work.…