There are four volunteer centers in the city: OVC, LJV, OVC Migdal, and Project "Wings of kindness"
VC center information
Odesa Volunteer Community started its work in 2014
There are several directions of the center: - help to the wards of the Chesed CF (organization of leisure, food assistance) - help to displaced persons and low-income families; - organization of leisure for children from orphanages and boarding schools. - city beautification (cleanup and tree planting)
Coordinator: Divenko Nelli
Phone: 38 (063) 3789024
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Odesa, 14 Gogol St.
League of Jewish Volunteering started its work in 2017
The activities of the VC are aimed at helping the elderly, children with disabilities, children at risk and members of the Jewish community through the implementation of creative projects.
Coordinator: Kuzvesova Veronika
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Odesa, 77/79 Nizhynska St.
Odesa Volunteer Community Migdal started its work in 2018
The purpose of the center is to attract and unite people with an active life position in the community and teenagers who are ready to help in any situation and quickly respond to the needs of those in need.
Coordinator: Dembitskaya Natalia
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Odesa, 46a Mala Arnautska St.
Project "Wings of kindness" started its work in 2016
The Wings of Kindness project provides assistance to elderly people under the care of Hesed and people with disabilities of any age.
Coordinator: Verveda Irina
Phone: 38 (067) 482 9880
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Odesa, 77/79 Nizhynska St.
Last news and events from volunteer centers
Volunteers from Odesa Volunteer Community organized a celebration for children that brought a sea of joy, warmth, and happiness
The women's club gathered for a true celebration, which became a symbol of unity, creativity, and good spirits
The initiative "Visiting Grandma" brings together representatives of different generations: elderly people, children and their parents
Workshops for parents and children, community members: creativity, music, inspiration, new impressions and emotions
Only together can we create real miracles by helping those in need
Volunteers have brought back one of the warmest and most meaningful traditions—the social project "The Ball of Silver-Haired Ladies and Gentlemen."
Our volunteers hosted a remarkable session dedicated to physical and emotional well-being.
Frequent power outages haven’t stopped us—our team keeps moving forward!
We are delighted to share the news of a new shipment of essential items from our friends in London as part of the Help Center Nezah project!
Stories from volunteers
nonna
kristat
nonna
kristat
My journey to volunteering began for mercenary reasons. I have a son with a disability, and I realized that he needed more social interaction and variety in life. Therefore, I willingly responded to the invitation of our leader to participate in an event for children from orphanages and people with disabilities. So, in 2012, my son and I joined the ranks of volunteers. The first step was assisting in organizing the celebration of Odessa City Day.
Volunteering literally turned our perceptions of life upside down. I understood that I enjoyed helping people, and it brought me immense pleasure. My son experienced the same emotions, and we decided to dedicate all our free time to volunteering.
Now I am actively engaged in volunteering. I have participated in an educational Ukrainian marathon for people with mental disabilities, the "Living Healthy" campaign for visually impaired children, cemetery clean-up, assistance in organizing open days, and the "Women's Club."
The main challenge for me is a lack of time. However, it is more than compensated for by the positive emotions I gain from volunteering. I make new connections, acquire new knowledge, and discover new facets of my personality. All of this helps me in my professional and personal life! I have realized that by giving a part of myself to others, I receive so much more in return!
bogdan
medvedev
bogdan
medvedev
Volunteering, for me, is not just a way to relax or undergo therapy - it is something greater. It is an opportunity to actively influence the world around us and make it a little better.
My choice to engage in volunteering was driven by the desire to make the world a better place to live. In 2012, I began my volunteering journey by assisting in the celebration of Odessa City Day. That day marked the beginning of something new and significant for me.
Over time, my volunteering experience expanded, and now I participate in 70% of events in Odessa and 10% of events throughout Ukraine. It provides an opportunity not only to do good deeds but also to meet new interesting people and learn something new.
Of course, there are challenges in volunteering; not everyone always understands why one should spend their time helping others. However, this does not deter me because I believe in the true value of volunteering and am confident that my work has meaning.
For me, volunteering is tranquility and the opportunity to be an example for the new generation of volunteers. It brings me pleasure and joy because I know that my efforts are not in vain and contribute to the benefit of our society.
Projects initiated all over FSU volunteer centers
Improving the physical and emotional well-being of elderly people through dance therapy.
Creating a Program for People with Disabilities to Ensure Opportunities for Communication, Development, and Participation in Hesed Activities
Organizing events for former ghetto prisoners with the aim of supporting and engaging them in community life
Collecting stationery and necessary school supplies for children from low-income, incomplete, and socially vulnerable families
Strengthening intergenerational bonds through joint activities with elderly people while observing traditions.