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Information about UA-Alt

Ukrainian Association for youth Cooperation “Alternative-V” - is a non-political, non-profit non-governmental organisation, founded in 1992. Alternative-V was created to facilitate co-operation between youth organisations, to involve Ukrainian young people into programmes on the national and international level in the fields of education, culture, ecology, historical heredity protection and helping disadvantaged people. Alternative-V wants to contribute to development of more peaceful society, to the decrease of social injustice. The Association obtained all-Ukrainian status in 1999.
The main activities of the organisation include short-term voluntary projects - international youth voluntary workcamps in different regions of Ukraine, long-term voluntary projects, seminars, conferences and trainings on both national and international level, youth exchanges and educational programmes.The organisation is a member of Alliance of the European Voluntary Service Organisations, CCIVS /UNESCO (Co-ordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service). The organisation is official partner of SCI (Service Civil International) and ICYE (International Cultural Youth Exchange).
The organisation is a member of:
- CCIVS
- Alliance of the European Voluntary Service Organisations
- Ukrainian National Committee of Youth Organisations
The organisation is official partner of:
- SCI (Service Civil International)
- ICYE (International Cultural Youth Exchange)Ukrainian Association for Youth Co-operation "Alternative-V"
Age limit: We accept volunteers from 18 years upwards…. As a rule there is no upper age limit in Ukrainian volunteer camps.
Language: project language is always English, but if you have any knowledge of Slavic languages it will help you to orientate in our country.
Extra fee: as a rule we do not have extra fee in our workcamps.
What to bring: musical instruments, detailed information about your country, flags, national music, postcards (will be used for geographical and historical quizzes), national games and recipes, arts and crafts to make with kids.What to bring: 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. You should also bring sleeping bag and roll mat. You may come with your own bike if you want but it is not required, please let us know in advance if you are coming with your bike. It is recommended to have: caps with peak and sunglasses, sun-protection lotion, raincoats. Drums, guitars and other musical support are very welcome. Don't forget to bring your medical insurance. Please bring some pictures, stories, music, national foods and drinks etc for the great cultural exchange! It will be very nice if you can bring some materials about biking culture in your city/country etc.Please, get ready for the intercultural evening and bring some traditional food, drinks, music and pictures from your country.

For more information please vsit: http://www.alternative-v.com.ua

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