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 Apprenticeships

Blacksmith forging glowing metal on an anvil

The Hammer & Aid Apprenticeship is a long-term volunteer program for people who can commit at least one month and want to take on significantly more responsibility than a standard volunteer. Apprentices help produce essential forged equipment for Ukrainian soldiers while also supporting the organization behind the scenes. You will learn practical blacksmithing, workshop operations, logistics, volunteer coordination, administration, and how to help manage a growing international volunteer project.

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This apprenticeship is physically and mentally challenging and requires reliability, resilience, and a serious commitment of time and effort. It is intended for people who want to work hard, learn quickly, help others, and make a direct contribution to supporting Ukrainian soldiers. Stays longer than three months may require a Temporary Residence Permit, which applicants are responsible for obtaining. The Hammer & Aid Apprenticeship is demanding and deeply rewarding, but it remains an unpaid volunteer position.

Help Command the Forge

Step into a leadership role where your management directly impacts the scale of our support.

Apprenticeship Application

Apprenticeship Application

Join the Gypsy Forge team and develop your leadership skills through our long-term program.

Birthday (Must be over the age of 18)
Month
Day
Year
Have you ever been to Ukraine
Yes
No
Availability
Yes, I am available 35+ hours/week
No, I cannot commit to 35+ hours/week

Are you able to commit to 35 hours per week?

I would like to apply for an apprenticeship and understand that the minimum commitment is one month. Apprenticeships lasting longer than three months require a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP), and the Forging Ukraine Project is not responsible for obtain

We run a thorough background check to ensure everyone’s safety. It is a necessary part of our volunteer approval process and helps us maintain a secure environment for our team, volunteers, and the people we support. Thank you for understanding.

Please upload 1–3 clear, recent photos of yourself taken against a plain black background. You must be the only person in each photo, and your face should be fully visible. These photos are used to help confirm your identity and support the safety and sec

Please upload one additional form of identification to help us confirm your identity. Acceptable documents may include:


  • Driver’s license

  • State, provincial, or regional photo ID

  • Passport or passport card

  • National identity card

  • Residence permit or residency card

  • Government-issued work permit

  • Student ID with a photograph

  • Employee identification card with a photograph


The document must be current, clearly readable, and show your full name and photograph. Please do not submit bank cards, financial documents, or documents containing information that is not necessary for identification. All identification documents will be kept private and used only for volunteer verification and security purposes.

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