Work Camp “Hand in Hand”
Kyrgyzstan volunteering
LS–12 Hand in Hand DISA/KIDS/TEACHING 10 VOLs 17+
June 27 – July 10
Location Przhevalsky Bay.
About “Hand in Hand”
The Karakol branch of Centre "Hand in Hand" 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, organizational, 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.
Volunteer’s Role: You will be able to work in the following sphere of activities:
- Participate in organization 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
Project goals:
- Organize children’s leisure time through conducting games, sport competitions, dance classes.
- Participate in daily kinder garden activities and spend leisure time with the children.
- Work: During the project, volunteers will participate in organization of various activities/programs (music, photography, art etc.) with handicapped people including children and the elderly.
Weekend Excursion: 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 AltynArashan health resort where you can enjoy natural hot springs. For more information about the above locations and Kyrgyzstan please visit www.welcome.kg or www.karakol.kg
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.
Language: English, there will be a camp-leader who will interpret and help in all ways of communication.
Accommodation: 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.
Note: 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 volunteer work, working as a part of a team.
Participation fee: 180 Euro should be paid upon arrival. The participation fee covers accommodation, food, transportation, recreation and organizational costs.
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Leadership
138 Lenin Street
Karakol, Issyk-Kul 722200
Kyrgyzstan
+ [996] 555 837225 (Anastasiia)
Work Camp “Tom Sawyer Fest”
Kyrgyzstan volunteering
LS–13 Tom Sawyer Fest RENO/FEST “Renovation” 17+
July 27 – August 05
Location Karakol
About Tom Sawyer Fest. Now the global urban development planned positive trend to preserve the scale and harmonious silhouette of the historical part of town where prohibited any point construction or reconstruction of an old building without preserving its pristine appearance.
"Tom Sawyer Fest" - the first festival in Karakol, which is dedicated to the restoration of the historical environment, namely, the construction of a specific building belonging to the 19th century "Weight House". By international and local volunteers at the expense of sponsors.
Recreation of the "Weight House" with local and international volunteers is a big step towards preserving the architectural and historical appearance of the city.
Project goals:
- restoration of the historical environment of the city by volunteers
- popularization of historical heritage and its preservation among foreign tourist and locals.
- to increase town’s attractiveness for the foreign tourist and locals, show it’s richness of the culture and nationalities
- to create and promote town’s branding and identity
Work:Volunteers will work on the construction of the "Weight House", assembling and building it from wooden and carved parts, which will be previously prepared by the foreman.
Weekend Excursion:On the weekend volunteers will have opportunity to swim in the lake “Issyk-Kul” and visit historical sights SaymaluuTash and RukhOrdo. For more information about the above locations and Kyrgyzstan please visit www.welcome.kg or www.karakol.kg
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.
Language: English, there will be a camp-leader who will interpret and help in all ways of communication.
Accommodation:Volunteers will live in the hostel.
Food: Cooking will be done by a hostel.
Group:Mixed, composed of approximately 5+ international, 2 United States Peace Corps volunteers and 2 local volunteers. Volunteers will manage working hours and free time activities with the camp leaders. Decisions will be made based on discussions with the whole group. Local residents who wish to be involved will be welcome.
Insurance:Volunteers should come with their own health and accident insurance.
Bring: A more detailed packing list will be sent after applying, a basic list includes: own medicine, backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, raingear, warm clothes, comfortable shoes for hiking, a swimsuit, sunscreen, insect repellent (much of the time will be spent on the lake shore), a torch/flashlight, your national recipes, music, songs, games, energy and a good mood!
Participation fee: 180 Euro should be paid upon arrival. The participation fee covers accommodation, food, transportation, recreation and organizational costs.
Contact Information
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www.leadership.kg
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Leadership
138 Lenin Street
Karakol, Issyk-Kul 722200
Kyrgyzstan
+ [996] 555 837225 (Anastasiia)
