Summer Camp in Russia

  Russia

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: 6 - 20 of July 2009

Description: You will spend wonderful time in the Summer Camp "City of Friends" that is held every year for orphans and volunteers. You will participate in sport activities, trainings and seminars. You will have an opportunity to share your experience with Russian volunteers and to meet our NGOs, religious and other nonprofit organizations.

We provide you with housing and meals, you only need pay for tickets to/from Yekaterinburg and visa fees.

Highlights: Free meals and accommodation.

Qualifications: Voluntary Movement "Ways of Goodness" invites volunteers to visit Russia! You will have an opportunity to spend up to 2 weeks in Yekaterinburg, Russia meeting new people and nonprofit NGOs who are interested in improving the local community.

You need to be interested and qualified in volunteering sphere, a leader or a member of any voluntary organizations and groups.

Voluntary movement in Russia is developed very weakly, so we want to meet our counterparts from the country where it is of a really high level to understand what we need to do to change the situation.

Cost in US$: $0

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to Russia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Voluntary Movement "Ways of Goodness" 's Mission Statement: Sverdlovsk Regional Public Organization Voluntary Movement Ways of Goodness was registered on the 21st of May 2003. Its mission is building the Civil society in Russia helping people in need. Over 200 actions and activities have been implemented for 8 years. The Movement holds seminars for NGOs, trains volunteers, and provides consulting aid.

Year Founded: 2003