From Support to New Opportunities: How the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Service Centres Contribute to Veterans’ Policy

Employment, professional fulfilment and the ability to drive a car independently are important components of veterans’ return to active civilian life. These practical opportunities were the focus of a coordination meeting of specialists in support of war veterans and demobilised persons, held on the initiative of the Veterans Policy Department of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration.

The discussion was joined by representatives of the structural units of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration and of the Regional Service Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Kirovohrad Regions.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ service centres presented two important areas of support for the veteran community: employment opportunities within the system of the Ministry’s service centres, and the conversion of vehicles to the individual needs of people who were wounded or injured as a result of the war.

Veterans’ professional experience is a valuable resource for the state

Employment opportunities for veterans in the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ service centres were presented by Tetiana Boiko, Head of the Personnel Department of the Regional Service Centre in the Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Kirovohrad Regions.

She stressed that returning to professional activity is not only a matter of employment, but also an opportunity to feel needed, to apply one’s experience and to continue to be useful to society.

“Veterans have unique life and professional experience, responsibility, discipline and the ability to work in a team. We are interested in this potential finding application in the system of the Ministry’s service centres as well. It is important that, after returning from military service, a person has the opportunity not simply to find a job, but also to see a prospect for further professional development,” said Tetiana Boiko.

A vehicle adapted to a person’s needs means more opportunities for independence

Another important topic was the conversion of vehicles for veterans who have musculoskeletal disorders or other functional impairments.

Ihor Polishchuk, Head of the Department for Registration Activities and Admission of Drivers to Driving Vehicles of the Regional Service Centre in the Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Kirovohrad Regions, spoke about the specifics of this procedure, its practical aspects and the possibilities of adapting cars to drivers’ individual needs.

“Converting a car is, above all, about a person’s ability to be mobile, to move around independently, to work, to study and not to depend on outside help. Modern technical solutions make it possible to adapt a vehicle to the driver’s individual needs. Our task is to provide the necessary explanations and help people go through the required procedures,” stressed Ihor Polishchuk.

Comprehensive support begins with interaction

The meeting also discussed employment and starting one’s own business by veterans, the recovery and treatment of defenders and their family members, and the practical aspects of the work of support specialists.

Particular attention was paid to informing veterans in a timely manner about the opportunities available, to directing them to the appropriate institutions and to building effective cooperation between state bodies and public organisations.

For the Regional Service Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Kirovohrad Regions, taking part in such meetings is an opportunity not only to talk about the administrative services available, but also to better understand the needs of the veteran community and to look for effective solutions.

After all, support for veterans should not be limited to a single service or consultation. It should open up opportunities for employment, self-fulfilment, mobility and a full return to civilian life.

Veterans fought for the right to build their future freely. Our shared task is to help them make use of that opportunity.

You can get advice on the services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ service centres by calling (044) 290-19-88 or on the pages of the Main Service Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Facebook and Instagram. Answers to the most common questions and useful information can be found on the website.

Source: Regional Service Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Kirovohrad Regions (vin.hsc.gov.ua), https://vin.hsc.gov.ua/2026/11/06/vid-pidtrimki-do-novih-mozhlivostej-yak-servisni-tsentri-mvs-doluchayutsya-do-realizatsiyi-veteranskoyi-politiki/