Hi! My name is Yaroslav, I’m from Odesa, Ukraine. I’m a community activist working with youth both in my city and across the country. I really love traveling – I’ve already explored almost all of Ukraine and now I want to discover more countries. I enjoy meeting people, sharing experiences, hosting guests, and connecting them with local activists and volunteers. I’ve been involved in volunteering for many years myself.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I believe in intercultural exchange, real connections, and friendship between people.

Interests

• traveling
• volunteering
• youth projects
• sports and active lifestyle
• culture and food of different countries

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I created a civic organization that connects young people and helps them find opportunities for development, volunteering, and travel. This gave me the chance to change the lives of many young people and show that activism has the power to impact society.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my experience in civic activism, event organization, and communication.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am always open to communication, I can share stories from my travels around Ukraine, knowledge about culture and traditions. I can tell you about youth movements, volunteer initiatives, and also show you interesting non-touristy places in Odessa.