DAR Volunteer School — a community of people who make doing good a part of their lives

Learn to help where it is truly needed. First-level training begins in February 2026. (Training is free for volunteers)

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DAR volunteers learn to help effectively in any situation — from crises to everyday life

Every day there are people around us who need attention, support and care. But without preparation, good intentions can create problems. Our goal is to ensure that help is always useful and safe.

— Disorganised assistance can hinder the work of emergency responders

— lack of preparation and coordination creates risks for everyone.
— Many people want to help but don’t know exactly how

— without knowledge and skills, people often feel lost when faced with real problems.
— Trained volunteers strengthen the work of professionals

— they know how to provide first aid, collaborate with emergency services and work as a team.
— Volunteers are needed not only in emergencies but in everyday life too

— supporting mothers, helping teenagers, organising events, running ecological campaigns.
— Volunteering changes not only society but the volunteer themselves

— new skills, friends, experience and personal growth.
— Training is an investment in a culture of mutual aid

— prepared volunteers become role models and build trust in the movement.

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Mission and goals of the DAR Volunteer School

To build a community of prepared, responsible and motivated volunteers who know how to help effectively — both in emergency situations and in everyday life.

Volunteer training

Teaching people the skills they need: first aid, teamwork, stress resilience and leadership.

Building a reserve

Creating a permanent volunteer reserve system, ready to respond quickly at any moment.

Culture of mutual aid

Cultivating the habit of helping others and being an active participant in society.

Public trust

Increasing the level of trust in volunteers among the general public, media and public institutions.

DAR ecosystem

Uniting all areas of the DAR organisation — support for children, mothers, ecology, culture, business and emergencies — into a single system where every person can find their place.

What you will learn at the DAR Volunteer School

First aid

Core medical knowledge and practical skills that can save lives before professional help arrives.
Emergency response skills

How to act during floods, fires, natural disasters and other emergencies without putting yourself or others at risk.
Working with emergency services

Understanding the protocols of the police, emergency medical services and rescue teams, and the ability to coordinate support alongside them.
Teamwork and stress resilience

How to stay calm in difficult situations, act in a coordinated manner and support fellow team members.
Leadership and soft skills

Skills for organising a group, public speaking, project management, and developing confidence and accountability.
Support for social projects

The opportunity to apply knowledge in real life: helping children and mothers, participating in ecological campaigns, arts initiatives and business events.

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How training at the DAR Volunteer School works

The training format combines online lectures and workshops with in-person practice, drills and participation in real projects.

Basic course — foundations of helping

— First aid and core medical skills
— Safety rules and self-protection
— Fundamentals of ethics and communication in volunteering

Advanced course — emergencies and coordination

— Response to emergency situations (floods, fires, missing persons searches)
— Working with emergency services
— Teamwork and role distribution

Leadership — team management

— Organising volunteer groups and projects
— Coordination and decision-making skills
— Leadership, stress resilience and public speaking

What you receive upon completing the programme

— Certificate of course completion

— Insurance during participation in missions and activities

— Inclusion in DAR’s official volunteer reserve

— Practical placements in real DAR and partner organisation projects

— Official placement documentation, which may be recognised by universities and other educational institutions

How to get involved

For volunteers

Want to be part of the DAR team? Here is your path:

Fill in the form — submit your application online.
Begin training — first level starts in February 2026, free of charge for volunteers.
Receive your certificate — upon successful completion of the course.
Join the DAR reserve — become part of the official team, ready to help in any situation and project.

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For trainers

If you are an expert and would like to share your experience:

Submit your application — tell us about your area of expertise.
Confirm your qualifications — provide documentation or complete an internal interview.
Become a DAR School trainer — deliver classes and workshops, training the next generation of volunteers.

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How to support the school starting today

Supporting the DAR Volunteer School is more than just help.

— It is social relevance: your support changes the lives of thousands of people.
— It is reputation: involvement in DAR projects strengthens the image of a responsible company or organisation.
— It is a contribution to a good cause: you become part of a strong and growing volunteering movement.

Financially

— One-off contribution — a donation towards a specific project or initiative.
— Donation subscription — regular support that ensures the stability of the school and DAR’s projects.
— Become an area patron (for companies) — support one of DAR’s focus areas (youth, ecology, culture, etc.) with public recognition as a partner.
With resources

— equipment, transport, materials, training spaces.
Informationally

— sharing information, media support, collaborative projects.

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