Category Archives: EVS – European voluntary-service

My name is Inna and I just arrived from one year EVS project on the south Portugal. This year was the best in my life: warm climate, greens around, ocean, relaxed Portuguese, a lot of free time. I would advise anyone to try EVS. In general, my project is about work with kids and teenagers.… Continue reading →

At the beginning of new academic year, in late September, four participants from the Institute of Ukrainian Studies took part in the project organized by our partner, a Polish NGO, in the framework of Erasmus+ program. We spent four amazing days in a company of our Polish, Lithuanian, Czech and Rumanian friends. The project was… Continue reading →

This annual meeting was held on 1 March. I had a great opportunity to participate there since I took the position of IUS’ EVS coordinator in November 2014. Thanks to the organizers, we stayed at a wonderful Ukrainian village ethno-complex which is located close to Kyiv. There were some both unexpected and pleasant news –… Continue reading →

European Voluntary Service (EVS) is a fantastic opportunity for young people aged 18 – 30 legally to live and work abroad as a volunteer from two to 12 months. The reasons to do EVS? gain confidence and independence experience a different culture learn a new language with native speakers contribute in the local community learn… Continue reading →

From 16 April to 1 June 2016, I had a great opportunity to participate in Bodrum Dance Festival EVS project in the picturesque city of Bodrum, located in Turkey. The event gathered 30 volunteers representing 17 countries. Oksana Nazymok