Description

The Camp Counselor Russia Program (CRUSSIA) offers people the opportunity to spend their summer volunteering in a Russian youth camp. During the 4 or 8 week sessions, American Counselors learn about Russian life and culture. In return, American Counselors educate Russian children and staff about American culture, while also teaching English. This is an amazing, life changing program. No Russian necessary.

Highlights

It is a wonderful experience that allows Americans to visit Russia, improve their language ability and teaching skills while sharing of themselves and making a positive impact on the lives of Russian children. Program includes round trip flight from NY to Moscow, orientation in New York at Columbia University, pre-camp & post-camp orientation in Moscow, room and board during the four or eight week program and insurance.

Qualifications

* Travels for the purpose of learning and making friends.
* Likes meeting new people and trying new things.
* Is willing to experiment with a new language (no Russian necessary).
* Is available to travel in the summer.
* Wants to experience an unfamiliar culture.
* Is open, curious and flexible.

Intern Types

• Education
• English as a Second Language
• Camp Counselor / Trip Leader

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1975 USD

Program Fees Include:

1975 USD includes:
* round trip travel from NY to Moscow
* travel insurance
* visa
* departure orientation in NY (June departure only)
* arrival orientation in Moscow w/ city tour and 2 nights accommodations
* all room and board while at camp
* and post camp orientation as well

Credit Available

yes

Salary/Pay

You do get paid by the camp for your work but you get paid the same as a Russian Camp counselor (approx 20 USD per month). This is why we class this as a volunteer program.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-35+

This Program is open to

American, Canadian, Australian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Letters of Reference

Typically The Application Process Time is

30 to 60 days

CCUSA's Mission Statement

CCUSA is passionately committed to providing exchange programs of the highest quality in countries around the world. We are dedicated to excellence in all areas of operation, providing first-rate staff to employers and partners on all of our exchange programs.

Year Founded

1985