Burren Chernobyl Project

Volunteering: If you are over 18 years of age you can apply to join the volunteer programme. When you submit your application, we will review it and validate your references.  We will then apply for a visa from the Belarusian embassy. Once your visa is accepted you will be welcomed as a volunteer with BCP.

It's helpful if you want to travel with a family member or a friend. However many of our volunteers meet the group they travel with for the first time in the departure lounge in the airport. The BCP will try to ensure that at least one member of your group has been to the orphanage previously. If you would like to volunteer or organise a group of up to 6 people, please contact our office. You may have specific dates in mind that suit you to travel, let us know and we will try to accommodate you.

A successful visit is enabled by volunteers working as a team. We actively encourage you to be open and honest with your group. We are all volunteers and we are all working for the children and young adults we meet and have their best interests at heart.