ESC: Individual Volunteering Project for Youth I
Code: 48920 Copied
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
European Voluntary Service
European Voluntary Service
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Individual Volunteering Project for Youth I
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
YCP supports young people to participate in democratic processes, empowering them to grow into active citizens.
Youth Council Prilep (YCP) was founded in 1999, as a youth NGO in Prilep and is aimed at improving the lives of young people at the regional and national level. Youth Council Prilep is a founder and full member of the Coalition of Youth Organizations SEGA, a national umbrella organization.
Youth Council Prilep supports young people in the region by implementing projects to help them and provide opportunities to improve their capacity by providing mentoring support and their involvement in creative workshops, trainings, seminars and social events in order to grow into active citizens.
The organization provides a friendly space for young people where they can increase their personal capacity through non-formal education.
YCP support the mobility of young people through the accreditation obtained from the Erasmus + program for mobility of young people and youth workers, as well as by having a Quality Label for the implementation of volunteer and solidarity projects for young people that are part of the European Solidarity Corps program.
YCP work effectively on youth participation by supporting all student parliaments / organizations as well as the newly established mechanisms for youth participation in municipalities - Local Youth Councils.
In order to help young people be prepared to be easier to position themselves in the labor market, the organization in the last 8 years has focused its activities on reducing youth unemployment, organizing activities on a regular basis such as training for entrepreneurship, mentoring, career counseling and guidance, as well as promoting internships.
Youth Council Prilep (YCP) was founded in 1999, as a youth NGO in Prilep and is aimed at improving the lives of young people at the regional and national level. Youth Council Prilep is a founder and full member of the Coalition of Youth Organizations SEGA, a national umbrella organization.
Youth Council Prilep supports young people in the region by implementing projects to help them and provide opportunities to improve their capacity by providing mentoring support and their involvement in creative workshops, trainings, seminars and social events in order to grow into active citizens.
The organization provides a friendly space for young people where they can increase their personal capacity through non-formal education.
YCP support the mobility of young people through the accreditation obtained from the Erasmus + program for mobility of young people and youth workers, as well as by having a Quality Label for the implementation of volunteer and solidarity projects for young people that are part of the European Solidarity Corps program.
YCP work effectively on youth participation by supporting all student parliaments / organizations as well as the newly established mechanisms for youth participation in municipalities - Local Youth Councils.
In order to help young people be prepared to be easier to position themselves in the labor market, the organization in the last 8 years has focused its activities on reducing youth unemployment, organizing activities on a regular basis such as training for entrepreneurship, mentoring, career counseling and guidance, as well as promoting internships.
💼 What the programme involves
Youth Council Prilep is looking for three motivated volunteers to take part in an accredited volunteering project lasting 60 activity days in Prilep, North Macedonia. The volunteer will be actively involved in the daily work of the organization’s office, with the opportunity to develop personal and professional competences, strengthen their sense of initiative, and gain new skills and knowledge. Throughout the project, the volunteer will participate in various activities such as recording radio podcasts, organizing workshops, presentations and courses, leading sports and creative sessions, preparing lectures and public events, and collaborating with the local volunteer team. This project offers a valuable experience for personal growth, intercultural exchange, and active contribution to the local community.Detailed plan of the activities and dynamics will be developed together with volunteers and Youth Council Prilep team.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will be accommodated in a shared apartment in Prilep, North Macedonia. Each month, they will receive allowances for food and pocket money, transferred to their Macedonian bank account. The rent, as well as electricity and water bills, will be fully covered by Youth Council Prilep. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Erasmus+ Distance Band Calculator, with green travel being the preferred and encouraged option for all volunteers participating in the project.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteer will have the opportunity to participate in an On-Arrival Training organized by the National Agency of North Macedonia (if their arrival coincides with the scheduled training period). During the project, the volunteer will also attend Macedonian language classes to support their cultural adaptation and daily communication. In addition, they will be encouraged to take part in various local trainings and workshops organized by Youth Council Prilep, aimed at enhancing their skills, creativity, and community engagement.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: The ideal candidate should be motivated, flexible, patient, creative, open-minded, proactive, and communicative, with a genuine interest in working with young people and contributing to the local community. A basic level of English is required. The volunteer is encouraged to bring their own ideas to the project and take initiative in creating, planning, and implementing personal activities or mini-projects, as well as collaborating with the Youth Council Prilep team and local volunteers to make a meaningful impact.This call is open to one volunteer with fewer opportunities from EU countries located within a distance band of 500–1999 km from Prilep, North Macedonia. The selected volunteer must be willing to travel using green means of transport (such as train, bus, or carpooling). This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills, experience intercultural exchange, and actively contribute to community development while living and working in an inspiring environment.
Deadline: 01/06/2026 13:00
Deadline: 01/06/2026 13:00
ℹ️ Additional information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
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MK48920
01/01/2026 → 31/05/2026
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Deadline: 01/06/2026
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Prilep, North Macedonia
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Macedonia Denar (MKD / ден)
Exchange rate
1 MKD = 0.016294 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:24 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Macedonian