Ukraine

Peace Corps in Ukraine

There are more than 210 Volunteers in Ukraine working with their communities on projects in youth development, education, and community economic development. During their service in Ukraine, Volunteers learn to speak Ukrainian and Russian. More than 3,005 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Ukraine since the program was established in 1992. 

Volunteers
Current: 210
To Date: 3005
Program Dates
1992-present
Official Language
Ukrainian

Volunteer Openings in Ukraine

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There are currently no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in Ukraine.

In Ukraine you will find a loving people, ready to give you the shirt off their backs, with hearts and minds open and eager for you. At the very least, your presence is enough to make Ukrainians feel personally connected to and understood by you...at the very most, the possibilities for growth and change are endless! -- Brendan Cahill, Volunteer in Ukraine

Brendan Cahill, Volunteer in Ukraine

Current Projects in Ukraine

Education Community Economic Development Youth in Development

Stories from Ukraine

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Serving in the Peace Corps later in life: Two mothers who took on new life-changing experiences 2016 Storytelling Contest: Nick Reynolds, RPCV Ukraine Finding new motivations the second time around

Photos from Ukraine

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Ukraine Country Fund

Contributions to the Ukraine Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Ukraine.

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Ukraine | Community Recycling Project
Mohrien, C. | Volunteer, NY

In Ukraine, small towns are often geographically isolated, preventing many people from accessing services like recycling. However, primary research...

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Ukraine | NGO and Community Small Business Capacity Building
Sargent, H. | Volunteer, OR

The objective of the project is to increase the entrepreneurial and small business development knowledge and capacity of the staff of the regional ...

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