'Hand in Hand', Przhevalsky Bay
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About the project
'Hand in Hand', Przhevalsky Bay
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Leadership is a non-profit organisation bringing together young volunteers with the mission of involving young people in civil society through volunteerism, project designing, and cooperation both locally and internationally.
Leadership was founded on November 1, 2005 as a youth volunteer organisation under the auspices of the public association Leader, a centre of civic society initiatives.
💼 What the programme involves
You will be able to work in the following sphere of activities:
- participate in organisation of various activities/programs (music, photography, art etc.) with handicapped people including children and the elderly;
- hold development activities;
- take part in meetings with disabled children’s parents;
- have skills to work with mentally and disables kids.
Your work will range from 6 to 8 hours per day, depending on a mutual agreement and the needs of the host organisation. Normally, volunteers work Monday to Friday, though special events and activities sometimes require their presence during weekends.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will live with a nearby host family. Volunteers can bring their sleeping bags and mats for excursions.
🍲 Food
Cooking will be done by a host family, volunteers can join and help the host family. For the weekend excursion, volunteers are requested to take a personal plate and utensil set for the trek, cooking will be done as a group.
📍 About the location
The Karakol branch of the "Hand in Hand" centre was opened in 2018. It is located 15 km from Karakol on Przhevalsky Bay. Children can spend full days at the centre. The purpose of the Society of Parents of Children with Autism is to provide consultations and legal, informational, organisational, methodological, and material support to children with autism and their families. They aim for social integration of kids with autism and lobby to protect the rights and legitimate interests of people living with autism, to ensure an equal footing with other citizens. The basic principles of the centre’s activities are equality, protecting human rights and involving parents. In fact, the bulk of the centre’s employees are mothers of children who visit it. These women are highly motivated to improve the lives of their children.
🎒 Leisure activities
On the weekend volunteers will have an opportunity to visit Karakol town and see its sightseeing. Another option would be to hike up to the nearby Altyn Arashan health resort where you can enjoy natural hot springs.
⚠️ Requirements
You are required to have basic skills working with disabled people, as well as basic Russian or Kyrgyz language skills. New methods/approaches are always welcome! Participate in the organisation and implementation of various events.
- Language : Although English is the working language of international volunteers, at least basic knowledge of Russian is recommended in order to communicate efficiently with local volunteers and staff members of the organisation. Beginner’s Russian/Kyrgyz language lessons are included in the participation fee. Knowledge of other languages is welcome; this will enable you to give language courses with local volunteers and other youth in Karakol.
- Other skills : In order to participate in the program you are expected to have some experience in volunteering, working as a team, and working with teenagers. For certain projects, it is recommended to bring literature and CDs with language teaching programs.
- Motivation: We also expect you to be motivated and to actively participate in your own program’s implementation and evaluation process.
🤝 Meeting point
Karakol, Office of Leadership, 138 Lenin St. (cross road: Koenkozova St). Travel cost from the airport to the meeting point is not reimbursed. Extra assistance with travel can be provided upon request.
ℹ️ Additional information
Language: English, there will be a camp-leader who will interpret and help in all ways of communication.
Volunteers psychologists, therapists are welcome. The work is aimed at working with children and supporting children during classes.You are expected to have past experience with volunteering and teamwork.
180 Euro should be paid upon arrival. The participation fee covers accommodation, food, transportation, recreation and organisational costs.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
LS — 12 "Hand in hand"
27/06/2021 → 10/07/2021
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
180.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Kyrgyzstan Som (KGS / лв)
Exchange rate
1 KGS = 0.010239 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Kyrgyzstan Time
Local time: 21:18 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken