The International Volunteer Day was celebrated today in all three People’s Offices of the President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, in Skopje, Tetovo and Bitola. In Skopje, the volunteers of the People’s Office and the Red Cross of the City of Skopje met with citizens and promoted volunteering, and, in front of the People’s Office, a stand with promotional materials was placed. Volunteers of the People’s Office in Skopje and the Red Cross jointly pledged to affirm and promote volunteering, which is of great importance not only for the individual, but also for the society as a whole, thus improving the quality of life of the whole community.

Dragana Ruseska, one of 14 volunteers in President Ivanov’s People’s Offices, encourages all interested individuals to try such to volunteer since it will enable new experiences and skills. Today we mark the International Volunteer Day with the largest volunteer organization – the Red Cross, in order to promote and affirm volunteering which is very important for the advancement of the overall social life. We, as volunteers in the People’s Office of the President Ivanov, are truly honored that we are given such an opportunity. People’s Offices of the President are open to all citizens who submit their proposals and initiatives, but also for all new volunteers who are be interested in such volunteer work. On this day we would like to encourage and motivate all young people who might be interested in such a commitment in order to gain new skills, knowledge and valuable experience that will help in their future professional engagement, Ruseska said.

The representative of the Red Cross, Alexandra Volkanovska, also encourages all those citizens who are willing and able to become part of this humanitarian organization. Red Cross is the largest volunteer organization, not only in our country but also worldwide. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and we say that they promote human values and adhere to the principles and mission of the Red Cross and the International Federation of the Red Cross. What is important today is that we want to promote volunteerism among citizens. Volunteers are carriers of the activities and they will distribute informative materials and explain the importance of volunteering to the citizens, the importance of devoting your free time to be a volunteer and help someone in need, Volkanovska said.

In all three People’s Offices of the President of the Republic of Macedonia in Skopje, Tetovo and Bitola, there are 14 volunteers.