International Volunteer Program

  Ukraine

Lviv,  Simferopol

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: all year

Description: Depending on participant' skills and interests, volunteers at the orphanages can teach English, lead the children in songs, music, dance, sport or other activities, teach cooking or handicrafts, act as a mentor, and generally just spend quality time with the orphan and street children. The locations are in both rural and urban areas.

Highlights: The project is located in Kiev, Lviv, Simferopol and Cherkasy areas of Ukraine.
- Participants will be personally met at the airport and get to the host families by car or shuttle bus.
- Participants will be staying with friendly host families. The houses and the apartments are cosy, comfortable and of a good standard.
- Participants will have their own room and shared bathroom amenities.
- At least one person in the family will speak a bit of English.
- Host family will provide with breakfast and dinner.
- Participants can get the orphanages from their homes by public buses (20 - 30 minutes). Orientation will be provided on the next day after arrival.

For stays of 90 days or less, participants will not require a visa as long as they are a national of one of the following; European Union countries, UK, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Japan, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Vatican, Monaco, Iceland, Norway, San Marino.

Qualifications: Any person. Requirements for participation:
- participants must have their medical statement that they are not suffer from contagious, venerial and mental illnesses
- May have contacts with children
- Have "no criminal records" statement.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 250 $ per week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Students, teachers, business people

Age Range: 17 - 60

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ukraine Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Adoption & Humanitarian Initiative's Mission Statement: The Adoption & Humanitarian Initiative (AHI) is a voluntary, not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children living in orphanages in Ukraine, the third largest country in Eastern Europe. The purpose and mission of AHI centers on providing immediate aid to those most vulnerable in Ukraine, which is a country in the midst of social upheaval and economic change as it proceeds on a sometimes difficult path towards democracy. As in most times of political and national upheaval, the children suffer the most.

Year Founded: 1994