Category Archives: EVS – European voluntary-service

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    

Hello! My name is Stanislav Voitsekhovskiy, I come from Ukraine. I am engaged in theatrical activities, and thanks to this profession I learned about EVS volunteer program, which takes place in Poland in the city Hajnowka at A3Theatre. I am very pleased to participate in this unusual project because it gives me the opportunity to… Continue reading →