How did 2022 look like through our eyes? We hosted a total of 60 international volunteers who participated in different activities in Skopje. We were partners in multiple local and international projects throughout Europe and sent almost 300 locals abroad to exchanges, trainings, and volunteering projects. Our team organized 45 public events for the community,…
Moi! My name is Taika, I come from Helsinki. I've visited Macedonia a few times before, as well as VCS. This time I wanted to see it more from inside the organization. So I'm excited to finally be here for the next year. I've worked as a practical nurse in Finland. Even though that's kind…
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…
Welcome to the January edition of VOICES! As the first month of the year begins, it's natural to think about the past and the future. But instead of focusing on cliches like "new beginnings" and "fresh starts," let's take a moment to consider the present. What are you passionate about right now? What are you…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 participants (+20 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “Let’s break the breaking news” in Romania. Place: Sarata Monteoru and Buzau, Romania Date: 01.02 - 10.02.2023 About the project: The aim of the project is to provide youth workers with new methods and…
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…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Volunteering opportunities” in Lithuania. Place: Vilnius & Trakai, Lithuania Time period: January 2023 – January 2024 (12 months) About the project: The project offers volunteering opportunities in two hosting organizations – different organizations have different responsibilities…
It may seem pretentious to you, but the hygiene in our city is really high. The parks, streets, and lawns around Skopje are not what they were many years ago: full of all kinds of garbage, leftover food, empty bottles, discarded packaging… Let’s not lie, it is far from a metropolis as befits a European…
Volunteer Center Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years) from Macedonia to participate in the short-term ESC project “Volunteering with Associació Alba” in Spain. Place: Tàrrega, Spain Date: summer 2023 (dates to be agreed, up to 2 months) About the project: The association's goal is to provide educational and social care to people with disabilities…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Solidarity for Green Dalmatia” in Croatia. Place: Split, Croatia Date: 15.01.2023 – 15.01.2024 (12 months) About the project: Project topics: Environmental protection and sustainable development; Bringing positive changes to the community and promoting solidarity. More…
As another year is coming to an end many tend to have a look back on how we spent the time we were given this year. Sometimes it’s good to take a deep look at the beautiful and peculiar things that are there rather than things that are not. The things that can happen instead…
Hello, my name is Katariina and I’m 19 years old. When I graduated from high school last summer I decided to do something different during my gap year and the long term project in Macedonia sounded exciting! Now I’m so happy that I’m finally here after a long visa process. During the few days that…
My adventure started one month ago, when I arrived at the airport of Valencia and I couldn't even imagine the life-changing experience that's awaiting me. Let's go back from the beginning, how I got from a little city in the West of Macedonia, my Tetovo, to a concrete jungle that is Valencia, in the heart…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “All together for European Solidarity Corps” in Turkey. Place: Ankara, TurkeyDate: 14.12.2022 - 20.12.2022 About the project: Despite growing numbers of young people and organizations that are involved in Erasmus+ projects all over the Europe, there is still fear…
Hello, My name is Camélia, I’m 21 and I come from Lille, France. I joined VCS for 9 months for a Civic Service. After I finished my bachelor in communication I wanted to take a break before my master’s. Becoming a volunteer in VCS was really important for me because I wanted to be useful…
While everything around us is preparing for passing and new beginnings, all is slowly falling into place. The most beautiful colors are taking over every part of the city, it is sheer impossible to ignore that seasons are changing. The year is coming to its end in vibrant red and golden colours, all awaiting the…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer, 18-30 years old, from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project at Deutsches Tanzfilminstitut in Germany. Place: Bremen, GermanyDate: 02.05.2023 – 30.04.2024 (12 months)About the project:Volunteers will help with the filming and production of dance films. They will support the organization in the digitalization of…
Moin! My name is Tamina and I'm an 18-year-old from Hamburg, Germany. I'm interested in literature, politics, history and arts! I appreciate a nice cappuccino after a visit to the museum and I am the owner of two budgies (if you're looking for more fun facts). I have been doing volunteer work in my city…
Hi again! I’m Hugo, former short-term ESC volunteer in VCS. I’m 19 now and I used to live in a small village in the Western part of France. After spending two months in Macedonia this year, I came back for 11 months! The job suits me very well, the people are fantastic and I missed…