VCS is a non-governmental organization formed by ex-EVS volunteers. As organization, we are involved in the national project for promotion of voluntarism and creation of law on voluntarism in Macedonia.

In the organisation except the staff members (who are also young people), most of the members are students, who are trying to promote the voluntarism in Skopje and all over the country! We have around 30 members.
The main aim of "Volunteers Centre Skopje" is to connect young people on equal base, without difference on their nationality, religion, political or social economical status. We would like to promote and develop a multicultural civil society, reinforce the existing democratic structure, work on affirmation of young people through their individual abilities and particulars, and connect youngsters with purpose for their bigger cooperation and collaboration. Another matter is organizing seminars, lectures, sports events and different kinds of competitions for young people with purpose for better knowing each others cultures. We assist in exchanging students between countries, organize summer and winter youth exchanges in order to help youth to get better acquainted with other cultures, traditions and the values of other nations.

We also put big effort on reducing narcotics, alcoholism, prostitution, child and women trafficking, actions to prevent youngsters' delinquency through organizing public debates and actions for struggling against these appearances.

Macedonia is country in the centre of the Balkan Peninsula. Our country in the past has been a crossroad for many people and different cultures.
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia. It is situated in the north of Macedonia and has a population of around 800 000 citizens, and thus, it is the largest city in Macedonia. Skopje is also a business and industrial centre. There are around 20 ethnic groups living together in Skopje, with four different religions. The main religion is Orthodox Christianity (70%). It is also the university centre for Macedonia, so there are lots of interesting places and clubs for young people. Skopje is also famous due to the fact that the well known peacemaker Mother Teresa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, was born here. She was born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, on August 27, 1910. For further information about the city, you may check www.skopje.gov.mk !

Until now we have not hosted EVS volunteers, but like mentioned above, our organisation is formed by ex-EVS volunteers who have a lot of experience from their own EVS that they did in EU countries (Lithuania, Austria, Spain, and France). We hope that this year we will have our first volunteer who will bring fresh ideas, power, motivation and who will be of great help in our organisation.

The volunteers will be hosted in a house/flat that will be shared with other EVS volunteers.  

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