Leaders of the Orthodox Mercy Service took part in a round table dedicated to youth volunteerismtranslated

Heads of the Orthodox Mercy Service Maria Sverchkova (development department), Tatyana Lipatseva (volunteer service) and Svetlana Kislova (Cradle Family Protection Center) took part in the round table “Characteristics of volunteer activities of youth in the Sverdlovsk region: state, trends and development prospects,” which took place at the Ural Federal University.

The event brought together representatives of government authorities, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, experts and volunteers themselves on one platform. The participants discussed in detail the state of youth volunteering in the region, effective formats for involving boys and girls in social projects, and also outlined vectors for further cooperation.

The round table presented the results of a large-scale study of youth volunteer activities in the region for 2025–2026, as well as a regional interactive guide to social projects for volunteers.

The round table became not only a platform for presenting research results and new tools, but also an opportunity to compare positions and discuss real needs...