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Volunteer Programs in Eastern Europe & Russia

Russia alone is incredibly vast, bordering Mongolia and Kazakhstan to the south and extending north to the Arctic, east to Alaska and west toward the Eastern European nations of Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Hungary, and many more. Volunteer programs can be found all over Eastern Europe and Russia, focused on anything from education and childcare to medicine, conservation, and renovation projects. The need for extra hands is high so volunteers looking to an unfamiliar culture will find plenty of opportunities to volunteer in Eastern Europe and Russia. However, with so much cultural and linguistic diversity, volunteers may find it challenging to choose just one location.

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The sanctuary itself is incredibly peaceful, truly one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever been

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From the very first day, I felt incredibly welcome. Razvan is always there when you need him, and the town of Brașov is such a special place with a wonderful atmosphere. The sanctuary itself is incredibly peaceful, truly one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever been. Traveling to Romania to work at the sanctuary is definitely worth it!

A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Eastern Europe & Russia

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While volunteer work in Eastern Europe and Russia covers a massive area, most placements will be found in Russia, Romania, Poland, and Croatia specifically.

Russia. This enormous country has over 160 ethnic groups and 142 million people, with most of them living in urban centers, like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Demand for volunteers in Russia is high in the cities, in orphanages and the fields of education, medicine, and community outreach. There are also opportunities to volunteer in Russia which allow volunteers to experience the wilder side of Russia, through working in conservation, animal rehabilitation, and archaeology.

Romania. Romania has long enticed foreigners with its incredible and romantic landscape, language, and rich cultural history. The capital city of Bucharest offers many volunteer opportunities, but so do the less populated cities of Brasov, Sibiu, and the infamous Transylvanian region. Those looking to volunteer in Romania in orphanages or engage in service projects and community outreach will find plenty of programs options.

Poland. Six countries border this nation, including Germany, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine, not to mention Denmark and Sweden just across the Baltic Sea. Those looking to combine volunteering in Europe with traveling will appreciate the central location. Volunteer programs in Poland tend to be most prevalent in Krakow or Warsaw.

Croatia. Located on the Northeast side of Italy across the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is the land of 1,000 islands. It’s a great place to get involved with conservation efforts and wildlife rehabilitation, including working with brown bears, elephants, monkeys, or even bottlenose dolphins. There is also a high demand for improving infrastructure through construction and renovation projects.

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