Volunteer "Mercy Squads" to be established in four municipalities of the Pskov region

As part of the new "Mercy Squad" project, plans are underway to establish volunteer teams, each consisting of 10 people, in four municipalities of the Pskov region. This information was provided to "MK in Pskov" by the Legislative Assembly of the Pskov Region.

The project was launched on November 1 with the support of the regional government. Its main topic was discussed at a meeting of the Presidium of the Pskov Regional Branch of the Russian Red Cross, with the participation of Igor Ditrikh, First Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Assembly.

The young people will be trained in first aid skills, informed about blood and bone marrow donation, HIV and tuberculosis prevention, and prepared to assist the elderly and care for loved ones.

"The project has a very important task — not just to tell young people about charity and volunteering, but to provide them with specific knowledge and skills that will enable them to be of service to those around them," noted Igor Dietrich.