UAA0013 - KHARKIV CITY ZOO
Dates: 15th July – 28th July.
About the Project: Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine and its first capital. It can truly be named a Ukrainian megapolis. It’s situated in the North-East of Ukraine in the confluence of three rivers. Its population is 147000 people. It’s one of the biggest scientific and cultural centers. Kharkiv is the city of students and has 80 higher educational establishments. The city is famous for its great traditions and extraordinary historical past. In 2004 Kharkiv celebrated its 350th anniversary. One of the most important points if interest in Kharkiv is a city Zoo which is located in the center of the city in the park area. In 2005 Kharkiv Zoo celebrated its 110th anniversary.
Terminal: Kharkiv.
Work: Within the Zoo, there is a young naturalists` centre which will celebrate this year its 80th anniversary since it was founded in 1925. Kharkiv young naturalists` society was one of the first created in the world. During the years many youngsters who followed this naturalists` school became outstanding specialists in biology. But unfortunately, the building of the naturalists` society burnt. This year a project of reconstruction was offered and while laying the foundation a symbolic stone and a message to further generations were placed. The group of volunteers will help in some construction and cleaning works.
Accommodation & Food: A municipal building (rooms for 4-6 persons with common toilet sink and shower in the corridor). Meals - 3 times a day.
Free Time: Activities in the group, intercultural learning, meetings with Ukrainian students, sightseeing, sport and cultural activities, disco, swimming pool, weekend with paddling down the river Severskij Donets and everything what we will able to create for ourselves to make our camp exciting.
Project Language: English
Required Items: Musical instruments, detailed information about your country, your flag (will be used for geographical and historical quizzes), national games and recipes, good mood and motivation!
# Volunteers: 12
