There’s something unusual about the ability to stand in the same place again and realize that what has changed most isn’t the space itself, but the way you inhabit it. Bukowina Tatrzańska offered me exactly that experience - not as a return, but as a continuity that has finally become visible. Last year, I arrived…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project under the title “Volunteering in kindergarten” in Poland. Place: Gdańsk, Poland Date: March 2026 – December 2026 (9 months) About the project: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join one of the two kindergartens in Gdańsk. The tasks of…
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,…
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…
Youthful and hardworking, all of them study different things, but all are connected in passion for sports. Aleksandra (twice!), Natalia, Gabriela, Dawid and Jakub are excited to be part of EYOF 2025 as volunteers! Aleksandra Baran, 20 Aleksandra is studying to become a physiotherapist. She loves playing sports like volleyball, being a scouts team leader,…
In April, I was sitting on campus in Ankara, just thinking about summer internship plans. I had no idea that in just a few weeks, everything in my life would change. While browsing through the university’s programs, I came across a three-month volunteering opportunity in Skopje, Macedonia. At that moment, I realized that something important…
Exactly one year ago, I gave all the documents to the Macedonian embassy in Poland and was waiting to receive temporary residence to go to Macedonia. I felt contradictory emotions about moving abroad for one year and volunteering at Volunteers Centre Skopje (VCS). On one hand, I felt excited to change my life, meet new…
If you told me five years ago that I’ll live in the Balkans for a year, I would probably assume you’re joking. Not only Balkans, but Macedonia out of all places – a country I never really heard much about, maybe apart from the characteristic red flag with yellow sun and location on the map…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a team volunteering project “Bridging generations” in Poland. Place: Gdańsk, Poland Date: 3.06 – 23.06.2025 (18 days) About the project: "Bridging Generations" is a project that offers participants insight into the work of a local volunteer centre and invites them to…
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: Start: April/May 2025 (9/10 months) About the project: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join projects in Gdańsk! Whether you want to support local communities,…
Cześć! My name is Dawid and I’m 23 years old. I come from southern Poland but since early childhood I have lived in the United Kingdom. In 2023, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Geography and since graduating I have taken a break from studying. I decided to join VCS because it stood out to…
Cześć! My name is Karolina and I come from Poland. I’m 19 years old. Now I’m taking a gap year after graduating high school with a literature/humanistic degree. Punk rock, mountain expeditions, folk, cats and playing with time are my thing. For me the most important thing in life is expressing myself in every way,…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 6 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training course “Intercultural mixer” in Poland. Place: Bukowina Tatrzańska, Poland Date: 06.01 - 14.01.2024 About the project: This project focuses on exploring the practical aspects of intercultural learning, highlighting the development of key competencies essential for navigating diverse cultural…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “ESC in Katowice“. Place: Katowice, Poland Date: January/February 2025 (12 months) About the project: During the project volunteers will help in organising and supporting local events. Project includes working with youths and 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 “Your time, your impact.” in Poland. Place: Kwidzyn, Poland Date: start: September (9 or 12 months) About the project: Are you a young person passionate about non-formal education, social work, or youth work? NGO Akwedukt is looking for…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Winds of change” in Poland. Place: Bydgoszcz, Poland Date: Start as soon as possible (12 months) About the project: During this opportunity volunteer will help people with disabilities, in kindergarten and elementary school. Volunteering also…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Moving forward” in Poland. Place: Bydgoszcz, Poland Time period: (12 months) March 2024 – March 2025 About the project: Volunteer may work in International Relations Department, Europe Direct, Library, Design studio/marketing department, Nursery, Elderly club, Museum…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 4 participants (18-30 years old) and a team leader (18+) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “Introvision” in Poland. Place: Poronin, Poland Date: 20.01 – 30.01.2024 About the project: The project aims to enhance communication skills of young people, to address the growing need for…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a team volunteering project “Hey Christmas Carol 5!” in Poland. Place: Bydgoszcz, Poland Date: 2.11.2023 - 21.12.2023 (7 weeks) About the project: Volunteers will prepare international Christmas carols and presentations about Christmas traditions prevailing in their countries and workshops: art&craft, music, theatre,…
Hi everyone, I am Marcel from Poland, and I am 19 years old. I'm so excited to be in Skopje! First of all, I want to experience what it's like to be a volunteer, and for me, the best option to start my volunteering adventure is to do it abroad. By regularly writing and speaking,…