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Volunteering opportunities

Hell's Kitchen

Open for Volunteers

Hell's Kitchen

Preparing Meals / Humanitarian Work

Kharkiv region

Time commitment:

Minimum 2 weeks

Hell's Kitchen is a charitable initiative, preparing complex meals for people who have suffered due to the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine. They also provide humanitarian assistance to those in need, such as medical supplies, personal hygiene products, and clothes.

Drive to Save Lives

Drive to Save Lives

Deliver a Life-Saving Vehicle to Ukraine

UK -> Ukraine

Time commitment:

Trip duration 2-4 days

We’re looking for volunteer drivers to help us bring donated vehicles from England to Ukraine. These aren’t just any cars—they become evacuation vehicles, supply transport, and life-saving support for Ukrainian defenders on the frontlines.

Balakun

Open for Volunteers

Balakun

Online English Lessons for Ukrainians

Remote

Time commitment:

Minimum one session (1 hour) per week.

Balakun – a bridge between passionate volunteer mentors from around the world and Ukrainians eager to learn English. We connect Ukrainians (students) who want to learn English with fluent English speakers (mentors) from around the world who are passionate about supporting Ukraine in a practical way.

CO "Chervona Kalyna"

CO "Chervona Kalyna"

Humanitarian Support & Hot Meals

Kharkiv region

Chervona Kalyna is a Kharkiv-based volunteer foundation providing hot meals, humanitarian aid, and emotional support to displaced families, children, and Ukrainian defenders since 2022.

The 25th Airborne Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The 25th Airborne Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Strengthen Ukraine’s Forces

Dnipro and Donetsk Oblasts

The 25th Airborne Brigade is an elite unit of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, specializing in rapid-response airborne and mechanized operations.

Drive to Save Lives

Drive to Save Lives

Deliver a Life-Saving Vehicle to Ukraine

UK -> Ukraine

We’re looking for volunteer drivers to help us bring donated vehicles from England to Ukraine. These aren’t just any cars—they become evacuation vehicles, supply transport, and life-saving support for Ukrainian defenders on the frontlines.

Helping military with soldering electronics

Helping military with soldering electronics

Military Tech Aid

Lviv

We are currently seeking experienced volunteers with skills in soldering electronic components to support the production of essential military equipment.

PrintArmy / ДрукАрмія

PrintArmy / ДрукАрмія

3D Printing Support

Worldwide

PrintArmy is a volunteer organization that uses 3D printing to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

DIY Ukraine | ДІЙ Україна

DIY Ukraine | ДІЙ Україна

Urban Renewal & Community Empowerment

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast

DIY Ukraine is an NGO in Ukraine which is promoting urban transformation through tactical urbanism, design projects, and community building.

Artesans ResQ Ukraine

Artesans ResQ Ukraine

Critical Patient Transport & Medical Training

Dnipro

Provides life-saving medical transport for critically ill patients of all ages in Ukraine, while enhancing healthcare capacity and fostering collaboration at local, national, and international levels.

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DISTRICT #1

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DISTRICT #1

Rebuilding/Empowering Communities

Kyiv

Our mission is to empower communities to rebuild their lives, fostering resilience and creating pathways to recovery that help them thrive again.

Charity Fund "Coast of Life"

Charity Fund "Coast of Life"

Trench candle making

Odesa

"Coast of Life" is a volunteer team based in Odesa, Ukraine, dedicated to supporting the Ukrainian army with trench candles, repellent candles, and warming balms.

NGO "Without home"

NGO "Without home"

Food distribution for people in need

Kyiv

Helping homeless, pensioners, people with disabilities, internally displaced persons and vulnerable groups.

Green Shelter

Animal Shelter

Lviv region, Yavoriv

Green Shelter - is an NGO that takes care of homeless dogs that were evacuated from the war zone.

ENGin

Online English Lessons for Ukrainians

National

ENGin connects English-speaking volunteers with motivated Ukrainians for online speaking practice and cross-cultural exchange.

Repair Together

Repair Together

Rebuilding

Kyiv, Chernihiv

Repair Together is a grassroots organisation dedicated to rebuilding Ukraine, fostering an active volunteer community, and promoting Ukrainian culture. Join our International Building Camp (INBUT) from June 2025 to rebuild homes destroyed during the russian occupation, connect with ...

Goncharenko Center Odesa

Goncharenko Center Odesa

Camo nets / Teaching kids

Odesa

The Goncharenko Center is a nationwide educational and cultural network in Ukraine. The Odesa Derevianko branch actively supports soldiers by weaving camouflage nets and promotes education through English speaking clubs, language classes, and various art projects for both adults and children.

NGO "Through the war"

NGO "Through the war"

Assist the Elderly and Disabled

Kharkiv

"Through the War" is dedicated to helping victims of russian aggression, including the elderly and disabled. We operate a specially equipped shelter designed to meet the unique needs of these individuals, providing 24/7 care and attention.

Food for Life Odesa

Food for Life Odesa

Prepare & distribute meals for civilians in need

Odesa

Food for Life Odesa is distributing up to 500 hot vegetarian meals every day to those who who are in need on a daily basis.

Balakun

Online English Lessons for Ukrainians

Remote

Balakun – a bridge between passionate volunteer mentors from around the world and Ukrainians eager to learn English. We connect Ukrainians (students) who want to learn English with fluent English speakers (mentors) from around the world who are passionate about supporting Ukraine in a practical way.

Camo netting By_Porokhova

Camo netting By_Porokhova

Making Camouflage Helmet Covers at Home

Remote/In person in Lviv

Would you like to contribute remotely to support Ukraine? We're in need of assistance to create camo covers that are essential for saving soldiers' lives.

Gurtum Charity Foundation

Gurtum Charity Foundation

Rebuilding & Community Development

Kyiv Oblast

Gurtum Charity Foundation is a team that have revolved around restoring key infrastructure, including homes, schools, and clinics. We've also been involved in debris removal, area cleanups, assistance to local residents, and various community events.

«Swamp Brotherhood» Camo Netting

«Swamp Brotherhood» Camo Netting

Netting Camouflage Products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Kyiv

"Swamp Brotherhood" is a volunteer organization that specializes in producing camouflage. Each meticulously crafted camouflage product can play a pivotal role in safeguarding a soldier's life, ensuring their successful mission execution and countering invaders.

Lviv Animal Center "Lev"

Lviv Animal Center "Lev"

Animal shelter

Lviv

Lviv Animal Center "Lev" is a place of compassion, dedicated to caring for stray dogs and cats in Lviv. They warmly welcome volunteers to join in walking and offering love and care to these animals. Moreover, the center serves as a loving home for those seeking to adopt a furry friend. Your help and kindness make a significant difference in the lives of these animals.

Kitty Pechersk

Weaving camo nets, kikimoras

Kyiv

«Kitty Pechersk» is a local volunteer community based in Kyiv. We actively help the Armed Forces of Ukraine with camouflage: kikimoras (ghillie suites, camouflage clothing for Ukrainian defenders), helmet camouflage covers and nets for military equipment.

Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church

Humanitarian help for civilians in deoccupied territories

Kharkiv

Kharkiv Holy Trinity Church, has been actively engaged in humanitarian efforts since the onset of the full-scale conflict, offering critical assistance to civilians by provisioning food, essential supplies and helping people different ways, brining hope and God's love, sharing the truth.

Insulate Ukraine

Insulate Ukraine

Office, administrative work

Kherson, Izyum, Nikopol, Lyman, Remote

Insulate Ukraine is an NGO addressing the urgent problem of shattered windows in war-torn Ukraine. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, Insulate Ukraine has expanded its operations to multiple towns, raised substantial funds, and is actively working to fulfill their goal of insulating homes across the entire country.

NGO "Ukraine is Europe"

NGO "Ukraine is Europe"

Administrative and humanitarian work

Dnipro, Ukraine

Ukraine in Europe is an NGO based in France, committed to aiding Ukrainians affected by conflict within the EU and Ukraine itself. Our work involves sending humanitarian convoys and ambulances to conflict zones.

Kyiv Kitchen Hub "Ants"

Kyiv Kitchen Hub "Ants"

Cooking Meals for Soldiers

Kyiv

Kyiv Kitchen Hub "Ants" is an organization specializing in the preparation of dehydrated ready meals for soldiers on the front line.

Lviv Camouflage Netting

Lviv Camouflage Netting

Camouflage Netting

Lviv

Camouflage nets are an incredibly crucial form of defence for our soldiers, helping them conceal their equipment and positions from potential threats. Your efforts ensure they can operate without being easily detected, which is vital for their security and mission success.

GoGlobal NGO

Online Educational Programs for Children

Kyiv

GoGlobal is a Ukrainian educational foundation that has been piloting, implementing, and scaling education projects for 8 years.

Hell's Kitchen

Preparing Meals / Humanitarian Work

Kharkiv region

Hell's Kitchen is a charitable initiative, preparing complex meals for people who have suffered due to the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine. They also provide humanitarian assistance to those in need, such as medical supplies, personal hygiene products, and clothes.

Brave to Rebuild

Brave to Rebuild

Community Rebuilding and Empowerment

Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Odesa

Brave to Rebuild is a charitable foundation uniting volunteers, professional builders, and architects to rebuild private homes, schools, hospitals, and other social and cultural institutions affected by the russian invasion.

Dobrobat

Rebuilding

Kyiv

Dobrobat is a volunteering building division focusing primarily on the restoration of damaged housing. The main task is quick restoration of damaged houses in order to help as many people as possible.

BUR - Building Ukraine Together

BUR - Building Ukraine Together

Personal Development & Community Rebuilding

Kyiv, Kharkiv, Lviv, Chernihiv, Zakarpattia , Zaporizhzhia, Okhtyrka.

Building Ukraine Together is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities to change the country through volunteering for the youth. Volunteering activities include building camps in the towns and villages of Ukraine, supporting communities..

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