Hello everyone! I am Elif from Turkiye and I brought lots of hugs from Ankara and Bolu. I am living in Ankara but studying in Bolu. I am constantly traveling between these two cities. Ankara is a capital city and as in any capital city, there are crowds, lots of buildings, and chaos, but Bolu…
“What time is it? Summertime!” Let’s kick off the summer with the month of June, which symbolizes beauty in all its forms, from spring’s flowers to the sunlight heralding the arrival of summer. And what could be more splendid than starting the season with long nights, breathtaking sunsets on the beach, or a warm barbecue…
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,…
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…
November is an amazing month when we start to get ready for Christmas. In the preparation for the best time of the year for some people, start the movie season as well. You don´t know what to watch? The topic of the month can solve that with some of the classic Macedonian movies. In this…
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…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the training Course “Keys For change 3” in Hollókő, Hungary. Place: Hollókő, Hungary Date: 5.9 – 13.9.2022 Exclusive project for those who are active in the field of youth training; particularly those who work with groups as trainers/facilitators/educators. More…
“In the summertime, when the weather is hot, you can reach right up and touch the sky” - Mungo Jerry Ahh summertime at last! Nice to see y’all again for this June edition. I can already see you all looking forward to take a dip in the pool or the sea, enjoying an ice cream…
Say hello to the new Spanish crew who works in the travel agency Arbotravel for the following months. Don’t forget to book your next trip to Macedonia with them. Now is the time to meet them: Gianluca Soldati, 21 years old. During his time in the travel agency, he will develop the company's social media…
Hello! My name is Nour, I’m 20 years old and I come from Marseille, France. This project in Macedonia is part of my studies. The aim is to improve my English skills, which are not really bad but I'm better at writing English than speaking it. I love to travel, this is my first time…
Say hello to the 10 new VET Volunteers, that come all the way from Sabadell, a city near Barcelona, Spain. They will stay here for one month working in different places of our partners around the city of Skopje, you can find them in Residence Ruski, Lastoivca Association, and in Beauty and Hairdresser Salon. In…
Yes, it was challenging for us also to re-engage in the "live" actions and meet our dear friends - the students after the two-year "lockdown". To go out in front of children who are at the most sensitive age (13 and 14 years old) to introduce them to volunteering, why it is important for them…
Bonjour à tous•te•s My name is Carole. I'm 24 years old, and I come from Toulouse, in Occitània, the southern part of France between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea. For 24 years of my life, I lived in the same house, in the same place with all my friends and family. I never really moved…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in an ESC–project "Sport for Social Support" in Turkey. Place: Antalya, Turkey Date: February/March–December 2022 !! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 About the project: This project will be divided in winter…
Creative writing and storytelling are powerful tools to address issues of stereotyping, discrimination, and hate speech. It helps people express anger, helplessness, exclusion and similar feelings in a constructive way. These creative methods are focused on speaking up, raising your voice about injustice, racism, sexism, etc., and hate speech that is usually used against marginalized…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 3 participants (over 18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the Training Course “Digital Resilience 4 You(th)! ” in Czech Republic. Place: Blansko, Czech Repuplic Date: 19.3 – 26.3.2022 According to the request of the host organization, this project requires you to be fully vaccinated (2 doses) with one…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a long-term volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in an ESC project in Vilnius, Lithuania. Place: Vilnius, Lithuania Date: January 2021 – January 2022 !! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 !! About the project: The project…