ESC: Individual Volunteering Project in YCP
Code: 51203 Copied
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Individual Volunteering Project in YCP
📝 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
Within the framework of the project implemented by Youth Council Prilep, three volunteers will participate in a short-term accredited volunteering activity lasting 59 days in Prilep, North Macedonia. The volunteers will be actively engaged in the daily work of the organisation’s office, where they will have the opportunity to demonstrate and enhance their competences, strengthen their sense of initiative, and acquire new skills and knowledge. Their involvement will include organising and delivering diverse activities such as recording radio podcasts, facilitating workshops, presentations and courses, coordinating sports and creative games, preparing lectures, and participating in meetings with the local volunteer team. The project is designed to promote environmental protection and sustainable development, encourage youth participation in democratic life, and advance the EU Youth Goals, ensuring full alignment with the priorities approved in the application.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will be accommodated in an apartment in Prilep, Macedonia. Each month the volunteer will receive allowances for food and pocket money, on Macedonian bank account. Also, the costs for rent of the apartment, bills for electricity and water will be covered by the Youth Council Prilep. Travel costs will be refunded according to Distance Band Calculator of Erasmus + programme, green travel is predicted to be used for all volunteers involved in the project. Youth Council Prilep team will assist selected volunteers to organize their green travel in a best way.
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteer will have an opportunity to participate at On-arrival training organized by Macedonia National Agency (if arrived in the time before the training will be organized by NA). During the activity, volunteers will receive Macedonian language training classes. The volunteers will have the opportunity to be engaged in local training and workshops organized by Youth Council Prilep.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: The project seeks three motivated young volunteers who are open-minded, adaptable, and eager to engage in intercultural learning. Ideal participants are individuals who demonstrate a strong interest in community engagement, youth participation, sustainability, and democratic values. They should be willing to take initiative, contribute creatively to activities, and collaborate effectively with both local and international peers.
No specific academic or professional background is required; instead, emphasis is placed on personal motivation, willingness to learn, and readiness to contribute to the organisation’s daily work. Volunteers with fewer opportunities (social, economic, cultural, or health-related challenges) are particularly encouraged to join, as the project is designed to provide tailored support and ensure their full inclusion.
Deadline: 29/05/2026 13:35
Deadline: 29/05/2026 13:35
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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MK51203
15/07/2026 → 15/10/2026
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Deadline: 29/05/2026
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 Summer Time
Local time: 21:18 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Macedonian