Hello, my name is Karola and I came to Skopje from the capital of Polish Song - Opole. I have just graduated from European Diplomacy and an LL.M. in International & European Law. Before officially closing the “kidult” chapter of my life, I wanted to do something meaningful and experience something new. That’s how I…
Hello, My name is Piotr and I come from Opole, Poland. I have finished my masters in economics. Now I am exploring my adult life. I think it is the perfect time for volunteering. Before job, kids and mortgage. I love exploring new countries and cultures. I hope my visit to Macedonia and trips to…
Hi everyone! My name is Žaneta, and I come from a small village in Slovakia. Since I was a child, I have dreamed about exploring new countries and discovering different cultures, and that curiosity is still very much a part of me. I would say that my journey of exploring the world began with a…
Hi ! I’m Paul, I’m from France and I just turned eighteen in September. After finishing high school, I was completely lost about what I wanted to do next, and what I wanted to study. I was living in a small city, so I was seeing the same people all the time. I obviously needed…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “ESC Luzanky” in the Czech Republic. Place: Brno, Czech Republic Date: September 2026 to August 2027 (12 months, 6 months is possible) About the project: Centre of leisure time Luzanky (SVC Luzanky) is looking forward to hosting volunteers…
Hi! I am Carolina, a French-Brazilian 21 years-old living in Paris. After studying history and art history I wanted to discover different parts of the world and their people. Taking a gap year and volunteering seemed like a great opportunity to do so! I just stepped foot on Macedonian soil two days ago and I…
When I first arrived in Bulgaria, I carried more than just a suitcase with me. I carried a clutter of expectations, quiet uncertainty and deep emotions about my following short-term volunteering experience in the city of Sofia. What I wasn't aware of at the time was that this experience will leave a significant imprint on…
⭐Lea: Life in Skopje is so different. It is unpredictable. It is surprising. Sometimes taking all my willpower and strength. Still, so beautiful. The people, the cultures, the different ways of living. All the new things I get to do and see. It is changing me in ways I never expected, and I enjoy this…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project under the title “Solidarity in Action” in Croatia. Place: Pula, Croatia Date: February - September 2026 (7 months) About the project: The project involves organizing exhibitions, film screenings, literary programs, discussions, and creative workshops that promote dialogue,…
Ahoj! As we say in Slovakia. Where I am from, sometimes during the winter, we get to play ice hockey on frozen lakes. I love it. The freedom, cold air and the sport. Other than moving in any way possible, you name it: tennis, ping pong, football, swimming or ninja… I will gladly join! I…
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 “Volunteering in Águeda” in Portugal. Place: Águeda, Portugal Period: start as soon as possible (up to 4.5 months or 12 months) About the project: Are you interested in solidarity, interculturality and volunteering? Do you…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Pavia Calls Europe” in Italy. Place: Pavia, Italy Date: from mid-February or mid-March until the end of July 2026 (5.5 or 4.5 months) About the project: In Babele, activities are equally divided between learning and volunteering, following…
While some celebrate New Year or Christmas a silent, eldritch species is threatening the world, the Woodcrawlers. They are not animals. They are tall, silent, and move wrong. They mimic voices and hide in plain sight, becoming part of the trees. The forest falls unnaturally quiet when they are near. When you go to the…
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, Lithuania Date: Start: February/April 2026 (12 months) About the project: The project offers volunteering opportunities in four hosting organizations – different organizations have different responsibilities and activities. More information: 1. Kindergarten…
Hi! I’m Luna, I’m 22 years old and I’m from France. After studying French and philosophy in Montpellier, I wanted to change my environment and discover a side of life that I hadn't yet experienced. I wanted to discover new places and a new me. I heard about volunteering and the idea seemed right for…
Hello and welcome to the November edition of VOICES, This month, we sadly say goodbye to two long-term volunteers at VCS. I’m Cassandre, also a long-termer, and watching volunteers leave is always bittersweet, especially Terry and Chloe, the last ones from when I first arrived. In this editorial, they share their final thoughts and reflections,…
Hello! My name is Arthur, I graduated in Philosophy, and have worked as a French teacher for more than one year now. I come from a small city next to Lyon, France, which I really like, but the call for adventure was bigger than that love for my hometown, so here I am. As a…
Hallo! I’m Nelli, an 18-year-old from Thuringia, the green heart of Germany. After finally finishing high school this spring, I knew it was time to try something new before choosing my life's path. Also, because different cultures and countries have always interested me, I thought volunteering for a year would be an awesome opportunity to…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Youth International: Embracing Diversity in Faenza” in Italy. Place: Faenza, Italy Date: start: January 2026 (6 months) About the project: The volunteer will support the hosting organization and local community by assisting with the educational projects (school workshops, afterschool…