Description

Service Learning Volunteer Work in the Ancient Russian City of Vladimir:

- Help paint and fix-up the Vladimir Youth Health and Education Center
- Work with at-risk Russian children and teenagers
- Participate in youth club activities

Service Learning Volunteer Work in the Ancient Russian City of Murom:

- Use your English skills to help a new generation of Russian legal specialists to build a better, more equitable Russian judicial system.

Highlights

* Make a worthwhile contribution to Russian-American relations
* Learn a great deal during your spring break.

Travel Types

• Homestay
• Language Immersion
• Volunteering

Languages

• English
• Russian

Cost in US$:

approximately USD 900-1,000

Program Fees Include:

The program fee is approximately USD 900-1,000, depending on the number of participants in each group (5 participants - USD 1,030, 6 participants - USD 955, 7+ participants - USD 898). Each group must have a minimum of 5 participants.

The program fee includes room and board with a Russian family in Vladimir (with home-cooked breakfasts and dinners - both Vladimir and Murom programs), excursions in Vladimir and to Suzdal (Vladimir program)and excursions in and around Murom; transportation from/to the Moscow airport, visa invitation, basic Russian language lessons, and on-site administrative support.

The program fee does not include visa application expenses in the United States (USD 220), airfare to Russia, lunches, public transportation in Vladimir or Murom (USD 0.45/ride), and health/travel insurance.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

The American Home's Mission Statement

To do the best possible job with each project we take on, to remain flexible, and to provide assistance whenever and wherever we reasonably can in ways that ultimately benefit the Russian people and enhance Russian-American mutual understanding and cooperation.

Year Founded

1992