It seems that 2020 was a never-ending era but it also feels like we closed our eyes in March and now it’s 2021 already. However, now it’s not the time to see the bad – only the good. “New Year, new me”, right? It’s curious how hyped people are to celebrate another lap around the…
Between 2nd and 11th October 2020, a training course on structured volunteerism, conducted by the Beyond Barriers Association, was held in Durres, Albania, as a fourth activity of the Erasmus+ supported project "Volunteering connecting communities (VCC)". The main goal of the TC was to support the professional development of youth workers and youth leaders working…
The beautiful nature at the lake Kozjak near Skopje shone with all its splendor. On Saturday several dozen enthusiasts cleaned it from the garbage that burdened this picnic place. In the three hours that the action lasted, about 130 bags of garbage were collected, mostly plastic bottles, cans, paper and food scraps. "The action was…
After the effective action of cleaning Vodno, volunteers from "За почиста Македонија" ("For a cleaner Macedonia") led by our Petar Stevanović continue with the activities for preservation of nature and maintenance of a clean environment. On Saturday (the 3rd of October) on the agenda is Kozjak, more precisely the beautiful place "Terrace of Kozjak" which…
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In Bulgaria, the first day of school starts on the 15th of September. I was told during my first few days in Blagoevgrad that this day is like no other because the whole city becomes very vibrant and active. While reminiscing my days in primary school and high school, I was excited to see the…
Volunteers Centre Skopje on 22th of September in the premises of Municipality of Kisela Voda – Skopje held a panel discussion on the topic “The Youth and Europe” as part of the project “The Youth and the European Values” implemented by the Coalition of youth organizations SEGA, and supported by the General Secretariat of the…
Volunteers Center Skopje continues with the activities connected to the TEHV project. With the knowledge acquired from the training of the organizers (ADRA SK, ADICE) we have continued toward practical implementation of the methods and tools necessary for building the VCS capacities and toward harmonization of the existing policies according to the standards of the…
Happy Youth Day 2020! On this special day for all young people around the world, let’s put a spotlight on inspiring young game changers! We can’t be more proud of these 25 future-shapers from , who are selflessly engaged to be the change they want to see in the world! They dared to get out of…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer from Macedonia to participate in an ESC – project “Fellowship of Volunteers” in Estonia. There are 10 placements in different youth centers, kindergartens, and disability centers around Estonia. All project starts in September 2020. The Ending time may alternatively be June, July, August, or September 2021 depending…
Environment matters Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 4 people from Macedonia who want to participate in the ESC - project “Environment matters” in Turkey. Place: Ankara, Turkey Dates: September-October 2020 (59 days) ! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 About the project: This project aims…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers from Macedonia to participate in the ESC-project “Donate blood, donate life!” together with young people from EU countries and from Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Dates: Stage 1: 01.09.2020 – 31.10.2020 Stage 2: more info later ❗There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current…
We are living extraordinary times. The whole world has stopped and isolated itself and suddenly we all have a lot of time to spend with ourselves. Being apart from our loved ones is hard but at the same time this weird situation gives us an opportunity to get to stop and think our own lives,…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 8 participants/volunteers and 1 group leader from Macedonia who want to participate together with people from Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary – in the Youth Exchange “Break a leg!”- A1 in Pocuvadlianske Jazero-SLOVAKIA. Date: 3rd – 14th April 2020 Place: Chata Lodiar, Pocuvadlianske Jazero, Slovakia About the project: This…
With the training course ‘Creative Writing as Tool for Community Change’, we aim to increase competencies of youth workers and educators to explore ways of using creative writing as tool of addressing community issues and challenges and moreover as a tool giving an opportunity to the members of the community to express their concerns, ideas…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 7 participants and 1 group leader from Macedonia who want to participate together with young people from Bulgaria, Italy, Serbia and Turkey in the Youth Exchange “Are you media literate? YES!” in Malatya, Turkey. Place: Malatya, Turkey Dates: 23-30 April 2020 About the project: “Are you media literate? YES!”…
Volunteers Centre Skopje has the honour to introduce you to another KA2 project where the team of VCS is one of the leading ones in developing and implementing this project. The team is a group of five young people that with the help of the organization are going to lead the way in the activities…
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA THAT WILL MAKE THE WORLD A LITLE BETTER? Are you between 16 and 28 years old, enthusiastic, willing and able to improve your community? More specifically, do you have an idea or an initiative that could fit within these areas: Education and lifelong learning Social and Community Issues Environment and…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for one participant from Macedonia who wants to participate together with young people from Algeria, Italy, Georgia, Moldova, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia in the Training Course “(Un)mapped grounds” in Slovenia. Place: Gorenje nad Zrečami, Slovenia Date: 26.7. – 3.8. 2021 There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking a volunteer from Macedonia who want to volunteer in the ESC-project in Turkey Place: Antalya, Turkey Dates: 10.03.2020 - 04.12.2020 About the project: Lykia Scouting and Nature Sports Club Association (LIDOSK) was established in 2010 as a youth NGO that promotes intercultural learning, understanding, active citizenship, volunteerism, sport for…