Cześć! My name is Aleksandra, but everybody calls me Ola - and yes, I know it doesn't make sense (for me either). I am a 28-year old hermit and animal lover. I'm addicted to tea. I come from Poland, where Burek is a dog's name, not a dish. To paraphrase one of my favourites memes:…
Volunteering is one of the opportunities offered to us to make a change or be part of the change we want to see in this world. We can learn a lot as we can teach a lot, we have very diverse societies here in Europe & the regions around. In those times, we need solidarity.…
Olá, after a long wait finally I can say: "I arrived in Skopje and VCS". Here is José (not the football coach). I'm 25 years old and crazy about traveling all the time. Let's say that I "only" like comfort while sleeping. Until a few days ago, this crazy young man was living in the…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 5 participants (+18 years old) from Macedonia to participate in the training course “E-Fundraising". Place: Craiova, Romania Date: 01.02 – 07.02, 2022 + 2 days for travel !!According to the regulations of the Romanian authorities and the request of the host organization, entry into Romania is allowed only for…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 1 long-term volunteer (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in an ESC project "Volunteering opportunities" 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:…
Hello everyone! My name is Belen. I am 23 years old. I was born in Turkey and lived there until last week. Now, I have a whole year to live in Macedonia and explore this beautiful country. And I’m so lucky to have these people who make me feel like family from day one. I…
Hello everyone, My name is Muammer. I was born in Ankara in Turkey. I'm 28 years old. I graduated from the Black Sea Technical University. I like to read books and be social. I have a brother. The ESC program provides people with the opportunity to transfer their experiences and knowledge to other people. It…
Moin! My name is Annik and I am 18 years old. I was born and raised in Bremen, Germany, where I spent my whole life. I just graduated my high school and after a chaotic visa procedure, I am here, in the beautiful city of Skopje. I traveled a lot but I have never been…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 short-term (6 weeks) volunteers to participate in an ESC project called “Hey Christmas Carol 3!” in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Place: Bydgoszcz, Poland Date: 7.11.2021 – 19.12.2021 !! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 !! About the project: In the…
Hi everyone! I’m Lucile from Brittany – as you already know, the best region in France! (you can read my article in the December 2020 edition of VOICES). I already had the opportunity to participate in a two-month European Solidarity Corps project at Volunteers Centre Skopje last year. VCS people’s enthusiasm and dedication are really…
Moi! I am Niina, 27 years old from Helsinki, Finland. I came to Macedonia for two months to volunteer. I am a calm and kind person. I like to be with people but sometimes I need time to do things by myself and then I like to go on a walk or to the gym.…
It was four days ago that our new Belgian volunteers arrived at Skopje airport. In the middle of the night, four young and motivated people from Belgium set foot in Macedonia. Three exciting weeks are ahead of them: They will join our long-term volunteers in the VCS office. In there, they will gain skills in…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 4 participants (18-30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in the blended mobility “Shake a leg, together!” in Macedonia. Place: Struga, Macedonia Date: 12.08 – 18.08.2021 !! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 !! About the project: It is…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 6 young people (16 – 20 years) and 2 youth leaders (20+) from Macedonia who want to participate in the Youth Exchange “CUTE: Cooperate Understand Tolerate Empower”. Place: Struga, Macedonia Date: 10.8 – 18.8.2021 !! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation…
Hi everyone! I’m Jolanta from Poland and this is my 6th day in Skopje while writing this introduction. Not so long ago, but what already feels like ages, l was rushing to work in another capital city — Warsaw. I didn't feel like I was going to continue moving in the right direction, so I…
Cześć! I am Kacper, a 22-years old boy from Poland. This is my 6th day in Macedonia. I came here for a 9-month project “Annual Growth” as a part of the European Solidarity Corps. I am very happy to be in this country. Everyone is very nice and helpful here. I grew up in a…
Cześć! My name is Anna and I'm a 22 years old Polish girl who arrived in Macedonia for an ESC project called "Annual Growth". There is this one scene in one of my favourite TV series "The Office", in which Michael Scott says: "I knew exactly what to do but in much more real sense…
I had the opportunity as a participant of Volunteers Centre Skopje to participate in the training course entitled "Volunteering connecting communities - Volunteering connecting communities 2.0" from 24.05 to 31.05 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project is organized by Udruzenje "Mladi volonteri" and includes 500 youth workers, 5 organizations, 15 schools and more than…
Yes, it was really challenging to organize an event with about fifty physical participants in a period of easing the measures and still insufficient confidence whether we beat Covid-19. But these wonderful young people deserved a chance to present their projects that changed the society for the better. They have worked hard for the past…
Do you have an idea that can change the future? This interactive planner has been designed to motivate you to shape the future and guide you along the way. It has 6 chapters, with each offering insights, tools and techniques compiled to support you with making your ideas reality! Think of it as your coach,…