Language: English
Location: Kostroma is a historical city and a part of the famous “Golden Ring” of Russia. The Golden Ring (Russian: Zolotoye Kol’tso) is a group of historical cities northeast of Moscow that has played an important role in Russian history.
Volunteers will stay in a children health camp in 20 km from Kostroma city.
Work: Educational and cultural work with children (age: from 7 to 15) in the health camp (master-classes in foreign languages (English), studies, lessons, conversations, hobby groups, plays, competitions, trainings). This project is for those who love kids and would like to spend lots of time with them.
Accommodation: Volunteers will live in a rest house (separate rooms for girls and boys).
The volunteers will eat with children together in the canteen of the rest house (breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper).
Free time activities: There are morning and evening every day activities with kids, midday free time activates are to be organized by the group. An excursion round Kostroma, a visit to The Open Air Museum of Woodworks and to the Ipatiev Monastery, the ex-residence of the Russian Royal Family the Romanovs and its cradle will be provided on free time.
Requirements: energy, communicative skills, skills of working in a team. Experience of working with children is preferable. Ability to play a musical instrument is an advantage. We are waiting for creative personalities!
Transportation: The nearest terminal is Moscow; from Moscow 4 hours by train to Kostroma, where will be the meeting place.