Welcome to Our Apartment

What's our apartment like as Peace Corps Volunteers in Ukraine? Join us for the official tour of our place.

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[hppavilionf50]

Thanks for the tour! Not to be too nosy, but how did you afford a water heater on a Peace Corp budget?

[WarVernSpangleRehman]

@hppavilionf50 Peace Corps Ukraine gives volunteers a one-time moving-in stipend and a monthly living stipend comparable to what the average Ukrainian earns. It was a slight splurge for us, but a great investment. As volunteers, we never supplemented our lifestyle with our personal savings. When we left this apartment we were able to give this water heater to a young family living with no hot water and a new born.

[swfrk]

enjoyed the vid!  i'm thinking about joining the peace corps and wanting to serve somewhere in ukraine, moldova or macedonia! What did you guys do there? Teach english?

[WarVernSpangleRehman]

We are still in Ukraine, but just for a few more months. My wife works at a school teaching healthy lifestyles and running clubs. She helped create a fitness center for students there. I work with NGOs in town, offering assistance in various capacities and helping with project design and management. I also lead a weekly English club for adults.

[hipretty]

How is it that you were to upgrade your flat...with water heater...do you own the flat?

[WarVernSpangleRehman]

We did not own this apartment. When we moved in there was no hot water, so we decided to buy a water heater. When we moved out we uninstalled the water heater (and patched the walls) and were able to give it to a family with a small child that was living without hot water.

[ImportedFromSerbia]

@hipretty

Actually, you do not know. I've been over there each year for last three years, L'viv and surrounding cities/towns. Poverty like everywhere else you can see.

[irynahnatyuk]

the music is distracting and too loud. Otherwise -- great videos

[hppavilionf50]

@WarVernSpangleRehman Know I understand - thanks!!!

[hipretty]

Oh that's nice. I know in Ukraine there is much poverty!

Blessings!