UAA0014 - DJERELA

Dates: 22nd July – 05th August.
Type: Renovation / Environment placement.
Location: Project will take place in two Djerela’s buidings in Kyiv region (Boguslav) and in Kyiv.
About the Project: Djerela” was founded in 1994. Its mission is to develop and fulfill separate actions, projects and programs designed to protect human rights of people with learning, emotional and behavioral disabilities as well as their families, provide their rehabilitation and social adaptation; to focus public attention on the problems of above mentioned people. ”Djerela’s” main activities include program of early intervention; respite care and fostering programs; family support services (psychological and juridical consulting); integrated education, etc.
Terminal: Kyiv.
Work: During first week volunteers will be doing environmental work in Kyiv region, town Boguslav (renovation work in small house and cleaning forest which is nearby). During second week volunteers will do renovation wok in Kyiv city in minihostel. Volunteers will be working on maintenance of two building and surrounding area (sometimes work will be physically hard). We expect Ukrainian volunteers from different regions to join the project. There will be a possibility to see the work of social workers if volunteers are interested.
Accommodation & Food: Volunteers will be accommodated indoors but please, bring sleeping bags. Food will be partly organised by volunteers, partly prepared.
Free Time: Excursions around the city, picnics, swimming in Dnipro river, learning history, culture and life of Kyiv city and Boguslav. You will be able to explore the night life of Kyiv, visit Opera, Museum of Chernobyl and many other interesting places!
Project Language: English
Required Items: Musical instruments, national games, info about your country, working clothes, gloves, swimming suit, good mood and motivation.
# Volunteers: 12