World4U

Year of foundation - 2000.

Aim and objectives:

Members of World4U consider our organization to be young people's union in the form of a creative laboratory / center of initiatives, with the tasks of:

collecting, processing and spreading information on youth social and political activity on the national and international levels with educational and

awareness-raising purposes among young Russians as private individuals and also among public institutions in Russian

Federation dealing with political and social issues

initiating, organizing and running national/international events (e.g. short, mid- and long-term voluntary projects and actions; seminars;

conferences; info-meetings) aimed to:

promote social and political awareness, particularly among young people,

to reveal cultural values of the community and social integration between people of various life paths and also between various struts of the

society,

to reveal and eventually to eliminate all sorts of social injustice, exclusion and intolerance through non-violent creative communication of

people (incl. those from different cultural, religious, social, national backgrounds)

to give young people an experience of multicultural community

creating, inspiring and supporting especial spirit while uniting our efforts during any type of interpersonal communication within the organization,

which gives an opportunity for creative self-realization in a respectful, loving and caring atmosphere of energetic, mature and sensitive community

Type: NGO

Activities: workcamps, EVS, LTV, MTV, trainings, seminars, local actions.

Web-cite: www.world4u.ru

Conditions for participation in our workcamps:

Age limit: 18+

Common language: English, sometimes Russian

Extra fee: for some camps

WORLD4U SUMMER-2005 WORCAMP`S LIST

W4U – 1: Samara school

Location: Samara region.

Dates: 20/06 –4/07

Type: RENO/SOCI

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's 10

Language English. Russian - any level is welcomed.

What's the Place?

Samara Region is situated in the midland of Russia. It is considered one of the

most beautiful places in the country because of its picturesque landscapes and

favorable geographical position. Long rows of Zhiguli Mountains stretch along

the biggest river in Europe - Volga. Samara has its own rich history (it was

founded in 1586) and for that reason the city is famous for its cultural life.

There's an abundance of historical monuments, old buildings and masterpieces

of architecture as well as museums, theatres, various galleries and exhibitions

and the magnificent Philharmonic Society. Lots of nightclubs, cinemas, sport

centers and other places of entertainment will satisfy everybody's needs.

Moreover, Samara Region is one of spiritual center of Russia due to the temples

and monasteries, churches and chapels.

The project

Volunteers are supposed to renovate the school №117 for children handicapped.

You should help in leading household as the school is sponsored only by local

budget and has rather limited possibilities for improvement of its material and

technical basis. There will be various types of work: building of paths and

borders, repair and making of beds and bed-side tables, help in the kitchen and so

on…Duration of the work is 3-4 hours a day at school and also 1.5-2 hours in the

family of a child handicapped (cerebral spastic infantile paralysis, mental

defects, speech disorder, impaired hearing). Volunteers will be distributed among

the families voluntarily and will practice correction and educational work in

cooperation with students of the Institute of Defectology (organization of leisure

of the children handicapped). This project is part of a big youth voluntary

program. Approximately 100 students will be involved.

Therefore be ready to participate in different activities, games and competitions

for children handicapped and household help to the school №117 as well.

As the working place is situated in the centre of the city it will take you only 10

minutes to get to the Volga where you can enjoy different floating stuff like

hydro cycles, canoes, motor ships, and just swimming.

Accommodation

School provides accommodation. Girls will live in one room and boys – another

one with shared toilet and bathroom. Food includes dishes of the Russian

national cuisine, for example, pancakes, traditional shashlik (something much

alike barbecue). Self-catering will become your way of life.

Remarks

It's preferable that volunteers have already had some experience in working with

children handicapped and children with development defects and knew some

Russian (elementary level).

Special medical requirements

All volunteers involved in work with children have to have medical certificates

with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to Russian

Committee of Health Control in Education all tutors/teachers/counselors are

obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so you have to either bring HIV test

certificate with you or pass it in Russia. Please contact World4U office with any

questions/concerns on this subject

Address

Samara, Galaktionovskaya street, 169, special-schooll № 117.

W4U – 2: Clear Park

Location: Nizhniy Novgorod.

Dates: 27/06 –17/07

Type: RENO/ENVI

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's 10

Language: English, basic knowledge of Russian is welcomed, but not necessary.

What's the Place?

Nizhniy Novgorod is historically considered to be "The Third Capital of Russia",

one of the most ancient cities in the country, situated on the Volga and Oka

rivers junction, it is extremely beautiful and very typically Russian city with

unique wooden architecture and laid back and colorful life style. The city is very

well developed in economical and culture aspects and in the same time deprived

randomness and mad rate of a megapolice.

Voskresenskoe village is situated on the bank of beautiful river Vetluga.

Magnificent nature - river close to forest makes this place unforgettable. There

are a lot of manors with park-zones, wooden church, built in 1713. You will

deeply dive into traditional Russian village culture.

The project

You will help in cleaning parks in nearby of historical manors of Russian earls.

They also will have a hand in old church renovation. Except this, volunteers will

be asked to participate in preparing fast Ivan Kupala on the famous Svetloyar

lake. Historic Museum and orthodox parish will provide all work.

Accommodation

You will live in a wooden house all together.

Self-canteen. All products will be provided.

Please take the sleeping bag with you.

Remarks

Please bring working clothes, mosquito repellent, your favourite tapes, games,

musical instruments and interesting ideas.. Swimming suit and sport clothes

would be very helpful.

Address

Nizhniy Novgorod region, Voskresenskoe

W4U – 3 : Forest Fairytale

Location: Novgorod region - Valday

Dates: 1/07 –14/07

Type: ENVI/RENO

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's 6

Language English, German

What's the Place?

Valday is situated in 400 km apart of Moscow and 320 km from St. Petersburg

on the south of Novgorod region. Novgorod could be justly called a "Museum-

city". On its territory and all over the region there are more than 4,5 thousand of

historical and cultural monuments. UNESCO confirms world meaning of some

of them. The nature of the region is incredibly rich and various. Mast pines,

shadow fire and birch groves together with the system of small lakes with crystal

clear water cover the territory of Valday height.

The first reference about Valday settlement could be found in 1495. At 1770

Valday village got a status of a city according to the Decree of Ekaterina the 2nd.

For centuries Valday was famous for its leadership in the bell foundry industry.

City history mainly connected with Iverskiy monastery, which is situated on the

island in the middle of Valday lake - http://valday.com/iversky. The sight is

absolutely fantastic thanks to the Uspenskiy cathedral - the first stone

construction of 43 meters height. The monastery have been found in 1653 by

Nikon - Novgorod metropolitan. Nowadays the monastery is active again.

The project

The project place is a former pioneer camp, which functioned quite active during

the Soviet times. After the Perestroika due to the financial crisis the place have

not used any more and started to be destroyed quite fast. At the moment the

buildings of the former camp are in the terrible conditions. Local authorities

decided to pass the territory of the camp to Moscow Rehabilitation Centre for

outdoors activities during the summer period.

So, your task will be in making the territory safe and suitable for disabled

children of the Centre. Breaking down old buildings, clearing the river from the

old rubbish and trees brunches, digging pits for canalization. For those who want

some "national-extreme" work there could be provided grass mowing with a

Russian national tool - scythe.

Accommodation

You will live in tents. So, please bring sleeping bags and mats. You will prepare

meals yourself on fire and there will not be meat at the menu - just fish and

chicken.

Remarks

Any additional materials (pictures, songs, music, video, etc), which can connect

locals with your culture, will be very welcome.

Free time

activities.

As the nature of the region is almost virgin you can easily pick the barriers and

mushrooms. There a some little lakes and rivers nearby there you can swim and

catch fish. Besides this some excursions will be organized - to the city of Valday

and Novgorod the Great.

Special medical requirements

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind (KIDS and SOCI types

of workcamps) have to have medical certificates with their resent vaccinations

and tests indicated. According to Russian Committee of Health Control in

Education all tutors/teachers/counselors are obliged to have HIV test annually

updated, so volunteers have to either bring HIV test certificate with them or pass

it in Russia. Please contact World4U office with any questions/concerns on this

subject

Address

Novgorod area, Valday region, Shuya village, summer camp "Forest Fairytail"

W4U – 4: “L&L” - Share your Love and Light

Location:

Dates: 4/07 –24/07

Type: FEST/KIDS

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 8 int'i+10russian

Language English. Basic knowledge of Russian is welcome

What's the Place?

Samara Region is situated in the midland of Russia. It is considered one of the

most beautiful places in the country because of its picturesque landscapes and

favorable geographical position. Long rows of Zhiguli Mountains stretch along

the biggest river in Europe - Volga. Samara has its own rich history (it was

founded in 1586) and for that reason the city is famous for its cultural life.

There's an abundance of historical monuments, old buildings and masterpieces

of architecture as well as museums, theatres, various galleries and exhibitions

and the magnificent Philharmonic Society. Lots of night clubs, cinemas, sport

centers and other places of entertainment will satisfy everybody's needs.

Moreover, Samara Region is one of spiritual center of Russia due to the temples

and monasteries, churches and chapels.

The project

The main idea of the camp is a Cultural exchange. On the one hand to give

Russian children a glimpse to different cultures, on the other - to show foreign

volunteers Russian culture. Every day (excepting weekend) International and

Russian volunteers will be sent to different children camps in Samara region with

prepared culture program On a topic "Cultures of different countries", (show-

program for children with many games and competitions). One Program will

take about 3-4 hours.

Accommodation:

Comfortable rooms for 3-4 persons in students hostel of

Samara State Economic Academy.

Meals: 3 time a day + coffee brake in the hostel, children camp or in the students

cafe depend on the program of the day. When we will eat at hostel we will be

responsible for cooking.

Remarks

The travel Moscow-Samara-Moscow will be paid by the local organization.

Basic knowledge of Russian and your great interest to your culture is welcome.

Local students pedagogical organization has prepared a great program for U with

visiting of sight places of Samara like the Bunker of Stalin, Volzhskaya Hydro

Power Starion, national park "Samarskaya Luka" and so on.

The rest of the time is full by different excursion, interesting lection about

Russian culture. Any additional materials (pictures, songs, music, video, etc),

which can connect locals with your culture, will be very welcome.

Special medical requirements

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind have to have medical

certificates with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to

Russian Committee of Health Control in Education all tutors/teachers/counselors

are obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so volunteers have to either bring

HIV test certificate with them or pass it in Russia. Please contact World4U office

with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address: Russia, Samara 443090, uliza Sovetskoi Armii 149

W4U – 5: Nizhniy Novgorod School

Location: Nizhniy Novgorod

Dates: 4/07 –24/07

Type: RENO/KIDS

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 10

Language: English

What's the Place?

Nizhniy Novgorod is historically considered to be "The Third Capital of Russia",

one of the most ancient cities in the country, situated on the Volga and Oka

rivers junction, it is extremely beautiful and very typically Russian city with

unique wooden architecture and laid back and colorful life style. The city is

very well developed in economical and culture aspects and in the same time

deprived randomness and mad rate of a megapolice.

The school is located in the downtown of Nizhniy Novgorod, just on the bank of

the Oka river and is one of the best schools in the town.

The project

Volunteers will be engaged into masonry, manual work in the school building,

and also painting and woodwork there, doing general renovation work in the

building recently given away to the school (it was a former kinder garden).

There can be also some work with children – entertaining and everyday help in

the school camp.

Accommodation

In the renovating building.

Please bring sleeping bags and mats.

Meals will be provided in the school canteen.

Remarks

Please bring working clothes, mosquito repellent, your favourite tapes, games

and musical instruments.

Special medical requirements

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind have to have medical

certificates with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to

Russian Committee of Health Control in Education all tutors/teachers/counselors

are obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so volunteers have to either bring

HIV test certificate with them or pass it in Russia. Please contact World4U office

with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address: Nizhniy Novgorod, Turgaiskaia ulitsa, 5 School # 101.

W4U – 6: Treasure island -1

Location: Solovki Archipelago

Dates: 1st Shift 4.07 – 31.07

Type: RENO

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 5

Language: English, Russian is welcomed but not necessary.

What's the Place?

The island is a magnificent and mysterious place and it is considered the pearl of

the Russian North. It is located in Archangelsk region, in the western part of the

White Sea, in the Onega gulf, less than 150 km from the Polar Circle.

There are more than 100 beautiful lakes, woods and wild nature. Picturesque

relief's, shaped by the steep hills, low sandy banks and a great abundance of

floral and animal wild life: there are more than 100 plant species and in summer

it is possible to see white whales in Belugas Cape.

The main monument is a Monastery founded in 1436; it was the greatest cultural

and religious centre since its abolition in 1921, when it became a concentration

camp. In late 1980s the Orthodox Church reestablished itself here and the

monastery became a place of pilgrimage. In 1992 the Solovetsky monastery

complex was included in UNESCO`s World Heritage List.

Other interesting monuments are the Church of Ascension, situated on the top of

Sekirnaya Hill and Solovki Kremlin which walls and eight towers are built up of

giant wild boulders and reach up to 6 meters thick. Near Solovky there is a group

of Island, the Zayatsky, in which there are lots of attraction, like Neolithic sacred

labyrinths. Additional information you can find in www.solovki.ru,

www.solovki.net

The project:

The project is a part of a big renovation camp. So, you will work together with

students. The work will be mainly concentrated on painting, plastering, digging.

Accommodation:

The volunteers will sleep in a building with several rooms and a kitchen, they

will prepare food in the kitchen (3 times a day), there is a shower. Vegetarian

will not have problems with food..

Remarks:

Bring warm clothes, sleeping bag, working clothes and shoes for rainy wheather,

raincoat and mosquito spray. Fishing, hiking, swimming, excursion in the

national park.

Special medical requirements:

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind (KIDS and SOCI types

of workcamps) have to have medical certificates with their resent vaccinations

and tests indicated. According to Russian Committee of Health Control in

Education all tutors/teachers/counselors are obliged to have HIV test annually

updated, so volunteers have to either bring HIV test certificate with them or pass

it in Russia. Please contact World4U office with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address: Archangelsk region, Bolshoy Solovetskiy Island

W4U – 7: Poshatovo orphanage

Location: Nizhniy Novgorod region

Dates: 5/07 – 26/07

Type: KIDS /AGRI

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 10

Language: English

What's the Place?

Nizhniy Novgorod is historically considered to be "The Third Capital of Russia",

one of the most ancient cities in the country, situated on the Volga and Oka

rivers junction, it is extremely beautiful and very typically Russian city with

unique wooden architecture and laid back and colorful life style.

Poshatovo orphanage hosts now 77 kids. It's relatively big village orphanage,

located in a beautiful forest on the river Serezha. There's a very picturesque

national park located nearby with a chain of 5 lakes called "circumnavigation"

("krugosvetka"). Hiking and swimming is available and welcome!

The project

This project, which takes part the 4th time in close cooperation with local student

NGO "Nizhni Novgorod State University Student Union", and very popular

among both international and local volunteers.

Volunteers will do mainly agricultural work: weeding, watering and haying-

what is especially interesting for willing to experience Russian romantic.

Also some help with children of 9-15 years old is also needed. Children are very

active, creative, open-hearted and waiting for your care, kindness and just

communication...Some extra activities such as English lessons or holidays are

very welcome.. Theatre plays in English with the participation of children,

international and local volunteers are planning like kind of art- therapy activities.

Poshatovo is a space for realization your creativity, energy and dreams.

Accommodation

In the orphanage building. Meals in the canteen.

There is bath room/hot water in the Russian bath ("bania" - sauna).

Remarks

Please bring working clothes, mosquito repellent, your favourite tapes, games,

musical instruments and interesting ideas.. Swimming suit and sport clothes

would be very helpful.

Special medical requirements

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind have to have medical

certificates with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to

Russian Committee of Health Control in Education all tutors/teachers/counselors

are obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so volunteers have to either bring

HIV test certificate with them or pass it in Russia. Please contact World4U office

with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address: Nizhniy Novgorod area, Arzamasski region, Poshatovo settlement

W4U – 8: Seliger lake

Location: Tver region

Dates: 08/07 –23/07

Type: RENO

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 20

English: What's the Place?

Tver Region is the soul of Russia. It has numerous monumentsof history,

architecture, archeology and culture. It is also a spiritual center due to the

temples and monasteries, among which the Nilova Pustyn Monastery, the

national relic of Russia, has the exceptional value. The area has a favorable

geographical position between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The distance up to

Moscow is 167 km and up to St. Petersburg is 485 km. The area has several

hundred lakes; the largest and most famous among them is the pearl of the

Central Russia the Seliger Lake - Russian nature heritage.

The project:

You will renovate an ancient monument -Nilostolbenskiy monastery. It is

situated on the small island in the middle of the beautiful and one of the most

attractive lakes in Russia - Seliger.

This year Russian Orthodox Church celebrates a 450th anniversary of the death

of the monastery founder - venerable saint Nil Stolbenskiy. You have a chance to

take part in the celebratory ceremonies devoted to this great date.

Masonry, brickwork, carpentry work and painting are planned.

Accommodation:

will be provided in tents (3-4 persons per one). You will cook

for yourself on fire and eat in the self-organized canteen right in the camp. Please

bring sleeping bags and mats. The specific of your work and accommodation is

quite interesting: the monastery situated on the island as it was mentioned and

your camp - on the mainland. Therefore, every morning you as a member of a

small fleet consisted of boats, canoes, rafts and so on will travel from the one

bank to another - to your working place. The travel time is approximately 40-50

minutes one way.

Remarks:

Please bring working clothes, mosquito repellent, your favourite games, musical

instruments, swimming suit, more extra socks and underwear, raincoat.

Address: Tver region, Ostashkov area, Neprie village.

W4U – 9: Nerekhta-1

Location: Kostroma region, Nerekhta.

Dates: 11.07 – 28.07

Type: SOCI/KIDS

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 6

Language: English, Russian

What's the Place?

Nerekhta is an old Russian city dating back to XIII century. It is situated between

Kostroma and Yaroslavl cities, 300 km to the northeast from Moscow. This

small town, with the population of about 30 000 people, is famous for its

magnificent architecture and ancient churches and monasteries. Nerekhta is

situated in the very heart of Russian ancient center, in the cultural and geographic

area known as "the Golden Ring of Russia" containing some of the most

historically rich towns untouched by the WWII. On the website

www.preobrajenie.ru you can find information about the foundation

"Preobrajenie", pictures and articles on the history of Nerekhta, as well as check

the train schedule from Moscow to Nerekhta.

The project

The camp is organized in co-operation with local foundation "Preobrajenie". For

7 years of its existence the foundation has pursued many social, educative and

cultural activities committed to youth of Nerekhta. The volunteer responsibilities

will include: working together with children (13-16 year old) on the construction

of nursery sporting ground and taking part in local ecological activities;

preparing evening programs with/for children (such as theater evenings, musical

evenings, parties, etc.); organizing exhibition devoted to their country and the

town Nerekhta. During the camp several lessons of Russian language will be

organized for the foreign volunteers. WORKING TIME: about 25-30 hours per

week.

Accommodation

In the old wooden house. There are 4 rooms, a stove; lavatory is outdoors in a

10-step-distance from the main camp.

Remarks

Basic knowledge of Russian language is very welcome!

Please bring some materials (pictures, photos, etc) that can help to represent your

country, culture and history.

Travel costs will be reimbursed (Moscow-Nerekhta-Moscow)

Free-time activities:

There are opportunities for hiking, swimming, sports. Apart from the wide

choice of outdoor activities and games in the camp itself, there will be a few

guided tours to the beautiful ancient towns around the area (most probably to

Nerekhta, Kostroma and Yaroslavl), giving a chance for the volunteers to visit

some of the oldest Russian towns in the central region. Excursion on a small boat

along the Volga is planned. Volunteers will also study Russian language one

hour two times a week. A schoolteacher will teach these lessons.

Special medical requirements:

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind (KIDS and SOCI types

of workcamps) have to have medical certificates with their resent vaccinations

and tests indicated. According to Russian Committee of Health Control in

Education all tutors/teachers/counselors are obliged to have HIV test annually

updated, so volunteers have to either bring HIV test certificate with them or pass

it in Russia. Please contact World4U office with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address:Kostroma area, 157800, Nerekhta, 30 let Pobedy Ploshad (Square), 1

W4U – 10: Golubino

Location: Pinegskiy region

Dates: 11/07-7/08

Type: RENO

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 10

Language: English

What's the Place?

The village of Golubino is situated in Archangelsk region (188km from

Archangelsk). There are exciting caves, waterfalls, mountains, rivers, lakes,

woods and a very beautiful wild nature. The most beautiful and important river is

Sotka. There are many places to visit like churches and monasteries and here you

can be really in touch with native culture.

The project:

The project is a part of a big renovation camp. So, you will work together with

students. The work will be mainly concentrated on painting, plastering, digging.

Accommodation:

Sleep in the rooms, prepare food yourself on the fire (3 times a day),

There is a shower in the building.

Vegetarian's food is possible.

Remarks:

Please bring: mosquito repellents, working and warm clothes, favorite tapes,

CDs, games, musical instruments. sleeping bag, shoes for rainy whether.

Fishing, hiking, swimming, excursions in the mountains, in the woods.

Address: Pinegskiy region, Krastnaia Gorka

W4U – 11: Orphanage & Academy of Arts 1

Location: Voronezh

Dates: 15.07 – 29.07

Type: RENO

Age limit: 18-30 y.o. (For over 30- year-old volunteers a motivation letter is required)

N of vol's: 15

Language: English

What's the Place?

Voronezh, situated in the very centre of the European part of Russia, is often

referred to as the symbol of Russian province. Voronezh is an old picturesque

town with many churches, museums and theatres. It was founded more than 400

years ago. It is the birthplace of the Russian navy. There are more than one

million inhabitants in Voronezh. Around Voronezh region there are several

national parks and preserves. It's a developing city - 10% of it's population are

students. The Orphanage is in the city, 15 min from the centre by bus.

The project

More than 200 children (orphans and children from single-parent families) learn

and live in Orphanage №2, Voronezh. By this project, organized in cooperation

with the Voronezh State Academy of Arts, we want to make the children's living

conditions more comfortable, modern and interesting both esthetically and

emotionally. This year the work will contain creative renovation activities. We

will concentrate on making simple wooden furniture (beds and shelving) and

different decorations for the children bedrooms. The group will work together

with several students of Academy of Arts. During the camps there will be no

children in the Orphanage. Working time will be about 25-30 hours per week.

Accommodation:

The group will board in the Orphanage (3-4 vols per room). Cooking, cleaning,

shopping etc. will be done by the volunteers themselves

Remarks:

Please bring: mosquito repellents, working and warm clothes, favorite tapes,

CDs, games, musical instruments. In the summer time there are no children in

the Orphanage, but still, used clothes for children (6-16 years) as well as books,

notebooks, pens or toys that could be given later to the inhabitants of the

Orphanage would be very welcome.

Free-time activities:

Sightseeing, cinemas, theatres, museums, discos, international cultural events,

friendly evenings with locals. Excursions to the local preserve "Divnogorye" (the

church and monastery) and the horse-breeding farm in Khrenovoe (where

Orlovskie stallions are reared) at weekends.

Special medical requirements:

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind have to have medical

certificates with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to

Russian Committee of Health Control in Education all tutors/teachers/counselors

are obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so volunteers have to either bring

HIV test certificate with them or pass it in Russia. Please contact World4U office

with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address: Voronezh, ul. Kholzunova, 84-2, st-ex@icmail.ru

W4U – 12: Monk`s yard

Location: Volokolamsk

Dates: 18/07 –15/08

Type: RENO

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 15

Language: English

What's the Place?

The building of the Homestead is the realization of item 27 of the Marfo-

Mariinsky Convent Regulations, which were composed by the abbotess Grand

Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna Romanova, the granddaughter of Victory, the

Queen of Great Britain. She was thinking about the building of this homestead,

but her tragical death in 1918 prevented the realization of this project. In 1992

the social service in the Marfo-Mariinsky Homestead was recommenced. The

Homestead was set up by the Decree of the Patriarch of Russia. In 25 km from

the Homestead it is supposed on the base of the country estate of the Grand Duke

Konstantin Konstantinovich Romanov, the uncle of the Emperor Nikolai the II,

to set up the important social program "Childhood Defence" and at the same time

to carry out the program "Spiritual Heritage".

A brief historical commentary: Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna shared her

martyr death in the mine in Alapaevsk with 3 sons of Grand Duke K.K.- Princes

Ioann, Igor and Konstantin. The sister of Grand Duke K.K.- Grand Duchess Olga

was grand-grandmother of Prince Charles (Great Britain).

The project:

You will deal with the reconstruction of the Cathedral (the end of 18 c.), the

building of Monastic blocks, priest's house, the opening of craft workshop (icon-

painting, embroidery), the building of household constructions, the development

of the charter lands, the accomplishment of the territory, the provision of

Convent's life. It was the Grand Duchess Elizaveta Feodorovna Romanova's dream.

Accommodation:

Summerhouses without comfort; kitchen, dining room, refectory, shower, bio-

toilet. 4-5 meals a day, vegetarian food and cooking by yourself is possible.

Remarks:

Some skills in carpentry and masonry are welcomed but not necessarily.

Mosquitoes can be present so try to take with you some repellents.

Free-time activities:

Visiting the Kremlin in Volokolamsk, the orphanage and having tea there;

Joseph-Volotsky Cloister (XV c.), Borodino and Spaso-Borodinsky Cloister.

In 1 km apart of the Homestead there is a forest with a beautiful lake.

It's possible: swimming, fishing and gathering berries and mushrooms, contacts

with the inhabitants.

Address: 143627, Moscow region, Volokolamsky district, Kamenki village. The

Homestead of the Marfo-Mariinsky Convent of Charity.125 km from Moscow

W4U – 13: Gorodetc Orphanage

Location: Volokolamsk

Dates: 18/07 –7/08

Type: RENO/SOCI

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 8

Language: English

What's the Place?

Gorodetc is a small cozy town in 60 km from Nizhni Novgorod. This one of the

most ancient documented towns in Russia, established by Jury Dolgoruki (the

same Duke who founded Moscow), has been Russian fortress standing against

Bulgarian tribes. Was burnt many times by Tatar tribes in 12-15 centuries but as

Phoenix revived from ashes.

Gorodetc is the ecologically favorable place at the high bank of the river Volga

with the picturesque views, ancient streets with the buildings of at least 15-19

centuries. The administration of orphanage is always assist with excursions to the

unique Historical museum, factories of traditional art craft and gingerbread

manufactures..

Photos and additional information in Russian about Gorodetc you can find at

official web-site of the town: www.gorodetc.ru

The project:

This year the project organized for a 3rd time supporting by Department of

Trusteeship and Guardianship of Ministry of Education.

Volunteers will be carrying out two tasks:

- Renovation of the building, working in cooperation with teenagers, students of

the Orphanage – wallpapering, whitewashing, painting and decorating. Some

help is also needed in the garden. Volunteers will work 4 hours a day with local

volunteers

- Animating works with teenagers of 14-17, that means organizing their spare

time: games, quizzes, sport competitions, spectacles etc. In the frame of this

project you can create some extra activities, for example, English lessons, role

games or dramatized holidays are most welcome.

This camp is for those volunteers willing to combine physical and social work.

Accommodation:

In the building, beds or mattresses. Volunteers are providing with washroom and

washing machine.Three meals a day in the canteen.

Remarks

Bring working clothes, strong boots, flashlight, repellent, swimming suit,

raincoat. Interesting materials about your native country: books, postcards, audio

and videocassettes, etc. Prepare some play schemes and animation ideas.

Special medical requirements:

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind have to have medical

certificates with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to

Russian Committee of Health Control in Education all tutors/teachers/counselors

are obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so volunteers have to either bring

HIV test certificate with them or pass it in Russia. Please contact World4U office

with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address: Nizhniy Novgorod region, Gorodetc, Zagorodnaia street, 47

W4U – 14: Video Voronezh

Location: Voronezh

Dates: 20/07 –18/08

Type: ART/VIDEO

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 4

Language: English

What's the Place?

Voronezh, situated in the very centre of the European part of Russia, is often

referred to as the symbol of Russian province. Voronezh is an old picturesque

town with many churches, museums and theatres. It was founded more than 400

years ago. It is the birthplace of the Russian navy. There are more than one

million inhabitants in Voronezh. Around Voronezh region there are several

national parks and preserves. It's a developing city - 10% of it's population are

students.

The project:

The main aim of the camp is to get by common efforts of international group of

volunteers some video materials about Voronezh as a typical Russian city, about

its people, history and contemporary social situation. This material is intended

both for the residents of the city and for its guests, including (and not in the last

place) the foreigners - volunteers, who will come to Voronezh work camps.

Thematically volunteers will be given much space for creativity: as long as they

keep within the frames of the topic of the project - the city of Voronezh - they

can gather material about virtually anything.

Accommodation:

You will live in an apartment. The detailed information about accommodation

will be available after 10/05/2005.

Free-time activities:

Depending on the work program: sightseeing, cinemas, theatres, museums,

discos, international cultural events, and friendly evenings with locals.

Excursions to the local preserve "Divnogorye" (the church and monastery) and

the horse-breeding farm in Khrenovoe (where Orlovskie stallions are reared).

Remarks:

We need volunteers to be really motivated and have strong desire to do this sort

of work (journalism, camera, etc). Any journalist experience is an advantage,

though it is not a crucial criteria of choosing the volunteers.

Motivation letter is required. You will need a video camera.

Address:Voronezh, ul. Kholzunova, 84-2, st-ex@icmail.ru

Participation fee: €70

W4U – 15: Wood Goblin Lair

Location: Voronezh

Dates: 1/08-14/08

Type: ENVI

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 10

Language: English

What's the Place?

National park “Samarskaya Luka” is situated in Samara Region about 120 km from

Samara, in the beauty bend of Volga river, near Zhigulevskie hills and Zhigulevskii

Native Reserve. The average height of Zhigulevskie hills is 300 m). The square of this

unique region is more then 200 km2.

Even in the end of the XVIII century there were a lot of oaks, lime-trees and pine-

trees. Because of differences in the types of flowers and plants in the area there are a

lot of colors from spring to autumn. There is a variety of animals. It is interesting to

know the ethnography of the region in which down the centuries happened removal of

the nationalities: Chuvash, Tatar, Russian.

The project:

You will help forestry officer in work with accomplishment of forest: making name

boards, paint the pointers with the directions of the roads. Volunteers will be engaged

in the reconstruction work: make posts with the information for the travelers,

reconstruction of the paths.

Accommodation:

You will live in the forestry house in the National park. It is a stone house in the heart

of the wood without heating. You should take sleep-bags, repellent, warm work

clothes, gloves and all things for life in the forest.

Free-time activities:

The administration will organize excursions over the National park and Reserve, city

tours in Samara and Togliatti. In cities there are a lot of museums and theatres. As

well you can comunicate with the local population. Famous Russian Bania will be

organized.

Address: 445362 Samara region Zhigulevsk city Bakhilova Poliana village

W4U – 16: Treasure island -2

Location: Solovki Archipelago

Dates: 2nd Shift: 1.08 – 20.08

Type: RENO

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 5

Language: English, Russian is welcomed but not necessary.

What's the Place?

The island is a magnificent and mysterious place and it is considered the pearl of

the Russian North. It is located in Archangelsk region, in the western part of the

White Sea, in the Onega gulf, less than 150 km from the Polar Circle.

There are more than 100 beautiful lakes, woods and wild nature. Picturesque

relief's, shaped by the steep hills, low sandy banks and a great abundance of

floral and animal wild life: there are more than 100 plant species and in summer

it is possible to see white whales in Belugas Cape.

The main monument is a Monastery founded in 1436; it was the greatest cultural

and religious centre since its abolition in 1921, when it became a concentration

camp. In late 1980s the Orthodox Church reestablished itself here and the

monastery became a place of pilgrimage. In 1992 the Solovetsky monastery

complex was included in UNESCO`s World Heritage List.

Other interesting monuments are the Church of Ascension, situated on the top of

Sekirnaya Hill and Solovki Kremlin which walls and eight towers are built up of

giant wild boulders and reach up to 6 meters thick. Near Solovky there is a group

of Island, the Zayatsky, in which there are lots of attraction, like Neolithic sacred

labyrinths. Additional information you can find in www.solovki.ru,

www.solovki.net

The project:

The project is a part of a big renovation camp. So, you will work together with

students. The work will be mainly concentrated on painting, plastering, digging.

Accommodation:

The volunteers will sleep in a building with several rooms and a kitchen, they

will prepare food in the kitchen (3 times a day), there is a shower. Vegetarian

will not have problems with food..

Remarks:

Bring warm clothes, sleeping bag, working clothes and shoes for rainy wheather,

raincoat and mosquito spray. Fishing, hiking, swimming, excursion in the

national park.

Special medical requirements:

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind (KIDS and SOCI types

of workcamps) have to have medical certificates with their resent vaccinations

and tests indicated. According to Russian Committee of Health Control in

Education all tutors/teachers/counselors are obliged to have HIV test annually

updated, so volunteers have to either bring HIV test certificate with them or pass

it in Russia. Please contact World4U office with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address: Archangelsk region, Bolshoy Solovetskiy Island

W4U – 17: Nerekhta-2

Location: Kostroma region, Nerekhta.

Dates: 3.08 – 20.08

Type: SOCI/KIDS

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 6

Language: English, Russian

What's the Place?

Nerekhta is an old Russian city dating back to XIII century. It is situated between

Kostroma and Yaroslavl cities, 300 km to the northeast from Moscow. This

small town, with the population of about 30 000 people, is famous for its

magnificent architecture and ancient churches and monasteries. Nerekhta is

situated in the very heart of Russian ancient center, in the cultural and geographic

area known as "the Golden Ring of Russia" containing some of the most

historically rich towns untouched by the WWII. On the website

www.preobrajenie.ru you can find information about the foundation

"Preobrajenie", pictures and articles on the history of Nerekhta, as well as check

the train schedule from Moscow to Nerekhta.

The project

The camp is organized in co-operation with local foundation "Preobrajenie". For

7 years of its existence the foundation has pursued many social, educative and

cultural activities committed to youth of Nerekhta. The volunteer responsibilities

will include: working together with children (13-16 year old) on the construction

of nursery sporting ground and taking part in local ecological activities;

preparing evening programs with/for children (such as theater evenings, musical

evenings, parties, etc.); organizing exhibition devoted to their country and the

town Nerekhta. During the camp several lessons of Russian language will be

organized for the foreign volunteers. WORKING TIME: about 25-30 hours per

week.

Accommodation

In the old wooden house. There are 4 rooms, a stove; lavatory is outdoors in a

10-step-distance from the main camp.

Remarks

Basic knowledge of Russian language is very welcome!

Please bring some materials (pictures, photos, etc) that can help to represent your

country, culture and history.

Travel costs will be reimbursed (Moscow-Nerekhta-Moscow)

Free-time activities:

There are opportunities for hiking, swimming, sports. Apart from the wide

choice of outdoor activities and games in the camp itself, there will be a few

guided tours to the beautiful ancient towns around the area (most probably to

Nerekhta, Kostroma and Yaroslavl), giving a chance for the volunteers to visit

some of the oldest Russian towns in the central region. Excursion on a small boat

along the Volga is planned. Volunteers will also study Russian language one

hour two times a week. A schoolteacher will teach these lessons.

Special medical requirements:

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind (KIDS and SOCI types

of workcamps) have to have medical certificates with their resent vaccinations

and tests indicated. According to Russian Committee of Health Control in

Education all tutors/teachers/counselors are obliged to have HIV test annually

updated, so volunteers have to either bring HIV test certificate with them or pass

it in Russia. Please contact World4U office with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address:Kostroma area, 157800, Nerekhta, 30 let Pobedy Ploshad (Square), 1

W4U – 18: Orphanage & Academy of Arts 2

Location: Voronezh

Dates: 4.08 – 18.08

Type: RENO

Age limit: 18-30 y.o. (For over 30- year-old volunteers a motivation letter is required)

N of vol's: 10

Language: English

What's the Place?

Voronezh, situated in the very centre of the European part of Russia, is often

referred to as the symbol of Russian province. Voronezh is an old picturesque

town with many churches, museums and theatres. It was founded more than 400

years ago. It is the birthplace of the Russian navy. There are more than one

million inhabitants in Voronezh. Around Voronezh region there are several

national parks and preserves. It's a developing city - 10% of it's population are

students. The Orphanage is in the city, 15 min from the centre by bus.

The project

More than 200 children (orphans and children from single-parent families) learn

and live in Orphanage №2, Voronezh. By this project, organized in cooperation

with the Voronezh State Academy of Arts, we want to make the children's living

conditions more comfortable, modern and interesting both esthetically and

emotionally. This year the work will contain creative renovation activities. We

will concentrate on making simple wooden furniture (beds and shelving) and

different decorations for the children bedrooms. The group will work together

with several students of Academy of Arts. During the camps there will be no

children in the Orphanage. Working time will be about 25-30 hours per week.

Accommodation:

The group will board in the Orphanage (3-4 vols per room). Cooking, cleaning,

shopping etc. will be done by the volunteers themselves

Remarks:

Please bring: mosquito repellents, working and warm clothes, favorite tapes,

CDs, games, musical instruments. In the summer time there are no children in

the Orphanage, but still, used clothes for children (6-16 years) as well as books,

notebooks, pens or toys that could be given later to the inhabitants of the

Orphanage would be very welcome.

Free-time activities:

Sightseeing, cinemas, theatres, museums, discos, international cultural events,

friendly evenings with locals. Excursions to the local preserve "Divnogorye" (the

church and monastery) and the horse-breeding farm in Khrenovoe (where

Orlovskie stallions are reared) at weekends.

Special medical requirements:

All volunteers involved in work with children of any kind have to have medical

certificates with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to

Russian Committee of Health Control in Education all tutors/teachers/counselors

are obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so volunteers have to either bring

HIV test certificate with them or pass it in Russia. Please contact World4U office

with any questions/concerns on this subject

Address: Voronezh, ul. Kholzunova, 84-2, st-ex@icmail.ru

W4U – 19: Ceramics

Location: Voronezh

Dates: 4.08 – 18.08

Type: ART/KIDS

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 8

Language: English

What's the Place?

Voronezh, situated in the very centre of the European part of Russia, is often referred

to as the symbol of Russian province. Voronezh is an old picturesque town with many

churches, museums and theatres. It was founded more than 400 years ago. It is the

birthplace of the Russian navy. There are more than one million inhabitants in

Voronezh. Around Voronezh region there are several national parks and preserves.

It's a developing city - 10% of it's population are students. The Orphanage is in the

city, 15 min from the centre by bus.

The project

The aim of the camp is creating a ceramics workshop together with children (age 9-

14). With the help of local artist you will reconstruct the original technology of

making ceramics used by our ancestors. During the two weeks of the camp you will

take part in making a basic open-air kiln and then make together with kids simple toys

and dishes, glaze and paint them. The other part your activities will be organizing of

international game club for children.

Accommodation

The group will board in the summer houses of the children summer camp in a

countryside (about 30 min by bus from the city). Local staff will prepare breakfast,

lunch and dinner.

Free-time activities:

Sightseeing, cinemas, theatres, museums, discos, international cultural events,

friendly evenings with locals. Excursions to the local preserve "Divnogorye" (the

church and monastery) and the horse-breeding farm in Khrenovoe (where Orlovskie

stallions are reared) at weekends.

Basic experience in working with clay is required!

We need your motivation letter.

Special medical requirements:

All volunteers involved in work with children of any have to have medical certificates

with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to Russian Committee of

Health Control in Education all tutors/teachers/counselors are obliged to have HIV

test annually updated, so volunteers have to either bring HIV test certificate with them

or pass it in Russia. Please contact World4U office with any questions/concerns on

this subject

Address: Voronezh, ul. Kholsunova, 84-2, st-ex@icmail.ru

Additional fee: €40

W4U – 20: Photo Workshop

Location: Voronezh

Dates: 4.08 – 18.08

Type: ARTs

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 6

Language: English

What's the Place?

Voronezh, situated in the very centre of the European part of Russia, is often referred

to as the symbol of Russian province. Voronezh is an old picturesque town with many

churches, museums and theatres. It was founded more than 400 years ago. It is the

birthplace of the Russian navy. There are more than one million inhabitants in

Voronezh. Around Voronezh region there are several national parks and preserves.

It's a developing city - 10% of it's population are students. The Orphanage is in the

city, 15 min from the centre by bus.

The project:

The project is run in cooperation with the Voronezh Town Council Youth Committee.

The aim is to make a photo-exhibition "The Foreign Voronezh: the Way They See It".

During 2 weeks participants will make photos of Voronezh sites. The point of the

interest is to see and show this town in a new creative way. The best works will be

exhibited as a part of the annual regional youth photo exhibition (spring 2006).

Volunteers will be provided with bicycles.

Accommodation:

The group will board in the Youth Hostel of Academy of ARTS (2-3 vols per room).

Cooking, cleaning, shopping etc. will be done by yourselves.

Free-time activities:

Sightseeing, cinemas, theatres, museums, discos, international cultural events, friendly

evenings with locals. Excursions to the local preserve "Divnogorye" (the church and

monastery) and the horse-breeding farm in Khrenovoe (where Orlovskie stallions are

reared) at weekends.

Remarks:

Knowledge of and interest in photography are essential.

Motivation letter is required.

You will need a photo camera.

Address: Voronezh, ul. Kholsunova, 84-2, st-ex@icmail.ru

Additional fee: €40

W4U – 21: Icon-painting workshop

Location: Nizhniy Novgorod

Dates: 8/08-21/08

Type: ART/CRAFT

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 4

Language: English

What's the Place?

Nizhniy Novgorod is historically considered to be "The Third Capital of Russia", one of

the most ancient cities in the country, situated on the Volga and Oka rivers junction, it is

extremely beautiful and very typically Russian city with unique wooden architecture and

laid back and colorful life style. The city is very well developed in economical and culture

aspects and in the same time deprived randomness and mad rate of a megapolice.

The Brotherhood is situated in place when Oka-river falls into Volga – river. The

magnificent view has being opened from vicinities. It's situated on the territory of the third-

biggest Russian Cathedral – Cathedral of st. Alexander Nevsky.

The official web-page of Bratherhood is http://www.anb.nnov.ru.

The project:

The project is called to familiarize volunteers with traditions, canons, and history of icon

painting. The project provides educational and practical aspects. In educational aspect you

will study the icon painting, the theory. In the practical aspect you will help to prepare

boards for icons (first coat, polishing), paints, other preparation work.

Accommodation:

You will live in a flat – 2 persons per 1 room. There will be a kitchen equipped with a gas

stove. You will eat partly in the brotherhood (lunch), partly in you apartment. Products will

be provided. Cooking, cleaning, shopping etc. will be done by your own selves.

Remarks:

Ability to paint, some art-education will be in plus.

Please, bring the sleeping bag.

Address: Nizhniy Novgorod, Brotherhood of st. Alexander Nevsky

Additional fee: €90

W4U – 22: Kazak land

Location: Volgograd region

Dates: 15/08-28/08

Type: KIDS/ ARCHI

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 3 (>21 years old)

Language: Native English speakers only

What's the Place?

This area is a unique, for only wild steppes in Europe are preserved here. A great Russian

river Don with lakes is the main system, A lot of geological miracles, for e.g. salt

mountain, many rare species of animals, birds and herbs. The region is at the heart of

Kazak land. Kazaks were great warriors, they have produced their own culture (folklore

especially), but they are not considered a nation. But even now these Southern-Russian

people are a great deal! Great horse-riders, stubborn and tough, they are great friends for a

life!

The project:

Kalach-on-Don is a small town with very few possibilities for children. So we will do a

language course for school children. That is a main work. The archeological excavations

are the second one; it is more like a pleasure. As well we will help the expedition with

some work and some cleaning in the orphanage (we will spend there only a couple of

hours). As the project place quite far from Moscow you will go there by plane – travel time

- approx. 1,5 hour. Ticket cost – approx. 100€.

Accommodation:

You will live and eat together with a nice Russian family. The family and especially

"babushka" - grandmother is extremely hospital, but nevertheless it would be great if you

will help with cooking and cleaning. They have a small house, few pets – a small dog,

birds. (Attention for allergy affected people!) There are beds where you will sleep - female

and male in a separate room. Shower with the hot water, which will be boiled in the pot.

National food - 3 times a day with coffee breaks. As the local cuisine is very much from

meat, only non-strict vegetarians can survive ?

Free-time activities:

A lot to explore! You will go camping. Those, who like fishing, can do it in the river every

morning. Swimming is almost guaranteed. In free time you can go by car to the local area

to see the steppe, salt mountain and e.g. A yacht cruise will be organized along the river

Don, looking at the Russian deputies' palaces. A suit is a must! As well there will be a

possibility to visit a local kazak orchestra and a local kazak painter…

Remarks:

No special medical requirements, but no alcoholic abuse! We need a strong motivation

letter, and if you have some previous volunteer experience (especially campleadering), you

are more then welcomed. You need to demonstrate ability to work with children and an

interest in the Russian history and culture. As you will teach the children, please, bring

teaching materials with you. It is usually hot, but, please, be prepared for a rain. Working

clothes for excavations and camping.

Sleeping bags. If you play a musical instrument, bring it, but not a piano? Sense of humor!

A suit for cruising!

Address:Volgograd Region, Kalach-na Donu town, ul.Kirova 188-1.

W4U – 23: Time machine. Episode 2

Location: Ryazan region

Dates: 15/08-28/08

Type: RENO

Age limit: 18+

N of vol's: 10

Language: English

What's the Place?

Ryazan is situated in the very center of the European part of Russia, is often referred

to as the symbol of Russian province. Ryazan is an old picturesque town with many

churches, museums and theatres. It was founded over 900 years ago. The Kremlin is

the most ancient place of interest in Ryazan. Ryazan is a birthplace of a famous

Russian poet Sergey Essenin. Some of the Nobel Prize laureates were born there too,

such as academician Pavlov & Soljenitsyn one of the most famous russian writers.

The population is over half a million people. There are several national parks and

preserves around Ryazan region.

The geographical centre of the Ryazan region is situated in the Luneno Village (80

km. From Ryazan). It is a new created cultural & scientific centre. There is the

Lunene's family country estate. A Count Lunene was famous for his participation in

the Decembrist's rising in 1825. Luneno is situated on the high bank of the Oka river

& on the border of the Ancient Sea. (One can find ancient shells there).

Village Sreznevo is situated not far from Luneno. Its church is a place of pilgrimage

for many Christians because of its unique icon. This place is also famous for its

academician Sreznevsky's memorial complex.

The project:

The project is organized in co-operation with the Ryazan creative education

Association - RCEA. The group task aims at helping the school, church (the 19th

century building) and local museums. The work will consist of renovating school

classes, ennobling the church territory, looking after the garden. You will work

together with Russian teens. The development of The Centre & its museum (creating

section devoted to your countries; making an international flower-bed ? with your

national plants) is also planed.

Accommodation:

The group will board in the school in one of the classes on the floor on the mats. If

the weather is fine and if you wish, one can live under the canvas. The volunteers

themselves with the help of organizers will do cooking. The organizers provide food.

Shopping – there are 2 shops in Luneno. Cleaning – a mobile douche & the river.

Free-time activities:

Sightseeing, museums, international cultural events, friendly evenings with locals.

Excursions to the Ryazan and Sreznevo at weekends.

Remarks:

Please bring working clothes, sleeping bag, seeds for the international flower-bed?,

cards with sights of your Counties & Cities, your favourite tapes, games, musical

instruments. Volunteers with experience in renovation work, with manual skills are

really welcomed!

Address: Russia, Ryazan region, v. Luneno

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Name: MT 01 St-Petersburg (White Nights)

START-END: 08.06-19.06

Type: ENVI/RENO

Number of participants: 5

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php ). St.-Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people (http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture ). It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. Vasilievsky Island is the oldest part of Saint-Petersburg and the largest island in the Neva delta. From the very foundation of St. Petersburg, Vasilievsky Island was intended to become the administrative, scientific and cultural heart of downtown St Petersburg. Commercial port was moved by Peter I to the east part of the island, washed by Big and Small Nevas, called Strelka (spit) of the Vasilievsky Island. Also some of the buildings, such as the Customs House, still remind us today of Tsar Peter’s original intentions. There are SPb state university, Academy of Sciences and Arts, Mountain Institute. Many well-known museums are situated on the island, such as, first Russian museum – The museum of anthropology and ethnography, founded by Peter I and the best known as, Kunstkamera. There are over 1 million articles telling us about lifestyle of different peoples of the world. Many of them are unique. You can visit the ZOOLOGICAL MUSEUM - one of the largest in the world. The scientific collection of the museum numbers 17 million species, 500,000 of which are on display. There are a lot of places you can be interested in, but from the very beginning of your visiting this part of SPb you’ll be charmed by magnificent architectural ensemble, built after the turn of the 19th century on Vasilevsky Island - The Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns. Red Rostral Columns, originally built as beacons for ships navigating the waters of the Neva River.... Nowadays the central Naval museum is located in the historical building of the Stock Exchange. The museum numbers over 800,000 items, including “the Grandfather of the Russian Navy” - the old boat of Peter the Great, models of vessels, examples of armaments and military machinery, marine paintings. We invite you to visit Vasilievsky Island at the period of White Nights in SPb. It’s the most favorite time for tourists - there is no real darkness at night. It’s a period of walking along the embankments, period of drawing of bridges to let different ships through. White nights are famous all over the world. But one can’t tell anything until he/she feels that the day doesn’t end. No nights at all… Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, to seat the grass, bushes and flowers; to paint fences and the iron fenders of the windows. Accommodation will be provided in dormitories. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves. Location Vasilievsky Island is situated in the very centre of Saint-Petersburg. It will take you about 15 min on foot to get to almost all historical monuments in Saint-Petersburg. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the St-Petersburg center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially) Leisure time Leisure possibilities are more than various. St-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia - so you will have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, theatres, galleries, exhibitions. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. It is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. Moreover, you will see the famous White Nights in Saint-Petersburg. The area has wonderful Parks and Gardens and there are many possibilities for hiking, making photos, picnics. You will be also surprised by the number of cinemas, entertaining centers, pubs and nightclubs. You can get a chance of visiting local families. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive.

ame: MT 02 St-Petersburg (Pushkin Sanctuary)

START-END: 16.06-27.06

Type: ENVI

Number of participants : 5

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php) St. Petersburg is one of the Russia’s major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people (http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture). It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, ”Northern Venice”, the city of white nights, whose unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. The camp will take place in Pushkin- the place of a great historical and cultural significance. This small city is a suburb of Saint-Petersburg and every year lots of tourists come here for picturesque sights (www.pushkin-town.net). Having been presented by tsar Peter the Great to Ekaterina, since 1725 this place became officially the Tsar’s favorite country residence. During the reign of the Empress Ekaterina ll Tsarskoye Selo got the highest point of its prosperity and changed unrecognizably with the help of the best architects of that time: Kvarneghy, Rinaldy, Cameron, Rastrelli, etc. The landscape is dominated by the Catherine Park and Alexander Park with their beautiful palaces, ponds, cascades, entertaining pavilions, monuments of ancient Rome, medieval-styled buildings, which are wonderful works of the Russian art of gardening from the 18th and 19th centuries and combine the genuine masterpieces of architecture with the beauty of the transforming nature of the north. The legend of the Amber Room, which was considered to be the Eighth Wonder of the World and got lost during the World War II has inspired films, thrillers and treasure hunters. Nowadays you could admire the dignity of the room. The reconstruction was ended several years ago. The town is also obliged by its fame to some generations of poets, writers, culture workers of the Russian culture, who lived there. In Tsarskoselskyi Lyceum the great Russian poet Pushkin spent several years as a pupil. In 1937, when it was 100 years of Pushkin's death, the city got his name. Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, maintaining the park territory, cleaning it from garbage (old grass, leaves, brunches), watering flowers, cutting bushes, sweeping the grounds, etc. Moreover you can be asked to take part in organization work for the holiday-carnival. Accommodation for the volunteers will be prepared in two ways. On the one hand volunteers could stay in dormitories. On the other hand they could stay in tents right at the territory of Catherine Park. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves. Location Pushkin is situated about 30 km from Saint-Petersburg. It will take you not more than 30 min to get there by bus or train from the city-center. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the St-Petersburg center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially) Leisure time Leisure possibilities are more than various. Saint-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia - so you will have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, theatres, galleries, exhibitions. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. It is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. You will be also surprised by the number of cinemas, entertaining centers, pubs and nightclubs. You can get a chance of visiting local families. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive. What is more, this year you’ll have an opportunity to be a spectator and a participant of the great Pushkin holiday-carnival held on 25-26 of June.

ame: MT 03 St-Petersburg (White Nights)

START-END: 20.06-01.07

Type: ENVI/RENO

Number of participants: 10

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php) St.-Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people (www.gov.spb.ru ). It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. Vasilievsky Island is the oldest part of Saint-Petersburg and the largest island in the Neva delta. From the very foundation of St. Petersburg, Vasilievsky Island was intended to become the administrative, scientific and cultural heart of downtown St Petersburg. Commercial port was moved by Peter I to the east part of the island, washed by Big and Small Nevas, called Strelka (spit) of the Vasilievsky Island. Also some of the buildings, such as the Customs House, still remind us today of Tsar Peter’s original intentions. There are SPb state university, Academy of Sciences and Arts, Mountain Institute. Many well-known museums are situated on the island, such as, first Russian museum – The museum of anthropology and ethnography, founded by Peter I and the best known as, Kunstkamera. There are over one million articles telling us about lifestyle of different peoples of the world. Many of them are unique. You can visit the ZOOLOGICAL MUSEUM - one of the largest in the world. The scientific collection of the museum numbers 17 million species, 500,000 of which are on display. There are a lot of places you can be interested in, but from the very beginning of your visiting this part of SPb you’ll be charmed by magnificent architectural ensemble, built after the turn of the 19th century on Vasilevsky Island - The Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns. Red Rostral Columns, originally built as beacons for ships navigating the waters of the Neva River.... Nowadays the central Naval museum is located in the historical building of the Stock Exchange. The museum numbers over 800,000 items, including “the Grandfather of the Russian Navy” - the old boat of Peter the Great, models of vessels, examples of armaments and military machinery, marine paintings. We invite you to visit Vasilievsky Island at the period of White Nights in SPb. It’s the most favorite time for tourists - there is no real darkness at night. It’s a period of walking along the embankments, period of drawing of bridges to let different ships through. White nights are famous all over the world. But one can’t tell anything until he/she feels that the day doesn’t end. No nights at all… Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, to seat the grass, bushes and flowers; to paint fences and the iron fenders of the windows. Accommodation will be provided in dormitories. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves. Location Vasilievsky Island is situated in the very centre of Saint-Petersburg. It will take you about 15 min on foot to get to almost all historical monuments in Saint-Petersburg. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the St-Petersburg center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially).Leisure time Leisure possibilities are more than various. Saint-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia - so you will have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, theatres, galleries, exhibitions. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. It is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. Moreover, you will see the famous White Nights in Saint-Petersburg. The area has wonderful Parks and Gardens and there are many possibilities for hiking, making photos, picnics. You will be also surprised by the number of cinemas, entertaining centers, pubs and nightclubs. You can get a chance of visiting local families. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive.

Name: MT 04 Monasteries of the Old Ladoga (Leningradsky region)

START-END: 03.07-22.07

Type: ENVI

Number of participants: 10

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php ). St.-Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people (http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture). It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. Old Ladoga is a small town in Leningrad region www.oldladoga.ru. Old Ladoga is located about 170 km from the St-Petersburg. For twelve centuries stands Ladoga on the steep bank of Volhov river. The genesis and development of this city is connected to the Russian statehood. The Normanns and the Slaves, Ugro-Finnish tribes, the merchants from West and East, all nations lived in this land, visited it moving along the great trade routes, the most famous of which is a route “from the Varangians into the Greeks”. The historical-architectural conservation area is situated on its territory now. The fortress was rebuilt several times on the basis of the ancient fortifications. Two churches of pre-Mongol period preserved: the pearl of Ladoga, St. George church and the church of the Assumption of holy Mother on the territory of Assumption convent. The ancient capital used to be a fortification post that protected Russian lands from the Northwest and the citadel of Orthodoxy. Many convents and churches are built, a part of them unfortunately was lost, however everything available to see today fascinates and generates a desire to come back here. During the past few years the ancient village has been restored. The monuments are reconstructed, the orthodox shrines are given back to the church. At any times people who are interested in history and cultural heritage are coming to Old Ladoga. Today Ladoga is turning into the tourist center, the infrastructure of the tourist industry is developing. However the charm of this place is in the beauty of nature and in the fascination of land where every piece remembers the events of the past centuries and keeps mysteries so much longed by the archeologists. ATTENTION! You’ll have a unique opportunity to stay in the city of St.Petersburg and get acquainted with the city before and after the project itself (3 days before and 3 days after). Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, helping in the kitchen, tiding cells, restoration works Accommodation will be provided in the Monastery at facilities/tents or in cells. Volunteers won’t prepare meals themselves. They will eat in dining rooms. Location Old Ladoga is located about 170 km from the St-Petersburg.

Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the St-Petersburg. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements Tolerance towards Church inner rules and traditions. To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 50 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially). Leisure time Leisure possibilities are more than various. Saint-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia - so you will have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, theatres, galleries, exhibitions. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. It is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg.

Old Ladoga is famous for its nature. Today Ladoga is turning into the tourist center, the infrastructure of the tourist industry is developing. However the charm of this place is in the beauty of nature and in the fascination of land where every piece remembers the events of the past centuries and keeps mysteries so much longed by the archeologists. You’ll have the opportunity to walk down; to visit and have an excursion to the monastery and churches of the town. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive.

ame: MT 05 St-Petersburg ( Yusupov Gardens)

START-END: 04.07-15.07

Type: ENVI

Number of participants: 10

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php) St. Petersburg, the megapolis with the population of almost five million people, is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture . It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of “white nights”, whose unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. The Yusupov Gardens - the gardens of the Yusupov Palace on the River Fontanka (not to be confused with the other Yusupov Palace on the River Moika) - opened to the general public in 1863, quickly becoming a popular place for both summer and winter entertainment. Interestingly, the character of the visitors varied considerably depending upon the time of year. In the winter, this was the 'silver paradise' sung by Vladimir Nabokov, a fashionable place to walk, skate, and sled. Russia's first and best skating rink, surrounded by elegant wooden galleries and lit by the glamorous magic of electricity, opened on the pond here in 1865.  In 1897 and 1903 the rink hosted the European figure-skating championships. This was also the venue for high-society balls on ice. In the summer, when fashionable society upped and left for their dachas, the gardens were taken over by a different crowd - poor people, peasants, and workers from the streets round about. Entertainments included Russia's first shooting range and hot-air balloons. Today the gardens are scruffy and unkempt, but still a refreshing oasis amidst the dusty stone labyrinth of the Haymarket area. Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, maintaining the park territory, cleaning it from garbage (old grass, leaves, brunches), watering flowers, cutting bushes, sweeping the grounds, etc. During work-time there will be a meeting with the culture and traditions of this university. Accommodation will be provided in dormitories. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves. Location Yusupov Palace is situated on the embankment of Fontanka river. It will take you not more than 15 min on foot to get to the centre of Saint-Petersburg. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the St-Petersburg center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially) Leisure time Leisure possibilities are more than various. Saint-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia- so you will have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, theatres, galleries, exhibitions. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. It is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. Also you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about the Yusupov Palace, go on excursions. There is a number of places, where you can enjoy your evening time. You will be also surprised by the number of cinemas, entertaining centers, pubs and nightclubs. The area has wonderful Parks and Gardens and there are many possibilities for hiking, making photos, picnics. You can get a chance to visit local families. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive.

Name: MT 06 Tikhvin’s Monastery (Leningradsky region)

START-END: 06.07-25.07

Type: ENVI

Number of participants : 10

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php ). We invite you to get acquainted with one of the small towns of Russia and is located about 170 km from the St-Petersburg (http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture ) St.-Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people . It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. It is Tikhvin town www.tikhvin.org. Tikhvin is famous for its beautiful and clean nature. It’s located among beautiful Tikhvinka river an pine-tree forests. But most of all Tikhvin is famous for its original constructions of XVIII century. The main building is Yuspensky monastery which has been the cultural, religious and administrative centre of the town and surrounded territories. The camp will take place in the Tikhvin’s Monastery or Antoniy Dimsky’s Monastery .The Monastery is famous for the greatest image of Tikhvin God’s mother, which was painted in the first century. And after not being there it comes back to Tikhvin in summer of 2004. ATTENTION! You’ll have a unique opportunity to stay in the city of St.Petersburg and get acquainted with the city before and after the project itself (3 days before and 3 days after). Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, helping in the kitchen, tiding cells, restoration works. Accommodation will be provided in the Tikhvin’s Monastery or in the Antoniy Dimsky’s Monastery facilities/tents. Volunteers won’t prepare meals themselves. They will eat in dining rooms. Location Tikhvin is located about 200 km to the east from Saint-Petersburg. You can get a train or a bus from Saint-Petersburg. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the St-Petersburg center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements Tolerance towards Church inner rules and traditions. To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the work camp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 50 Euro includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially) Leisure time Leisure possibilities are more than various. Saint-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia - so you will have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, theatres, galleries, exhibitions. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. It is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. Tikhvin is famous for its nature. You’ll have the opportunity to walk down; to visit and have an excursion to the monastery and churches of the town. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive. Volunteers will swim in river.

Name: MT 07 St-Petersburg (Pavlovsk Sanctuary)

START-END: 07.07-18.07

Type: ENVI

Number of participants: 10

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php ). St.-Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people (http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture ). It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. Pavlovsk (http://www.alexanderpalace.org/pavlovsk) was built for Russian Tsar Paul I, only son of Catherine the Great. The palace is located southeast of the city of St. Petersburg, a few miles beyond the town of Tsarskoe Selo. The original estate was around 1500 acres and was a gift from Catherine to Paul on the birth of his first son, the future Tsar Alexander I, in 1777. Work on the palace began in 1781 under the direction of the famous Scottish architect, Charles Cameron. Being one of Catherine's favorite architects did not enamour him with Paul and his wife Maria. Paul detested his mother and had a habitual aversion to her favorites. After Cameron's departure, many other architects worked at Pavlovsk, including Voronikhin, Brenna, Rossi and others.Pavlovsk has a dual look and feel, which reflects the different outlook and tastes of its oweners, Paul and Maria. Pauls hand can be seen in prominent militaristic motifs throughout many of the state rooms, while elsewhere one can see the exquisite and refined tastes of his wife at work. After the murder of Paul in 1801, Pavlovsk became the primary residence of his widow. After her death in 1828 the palace passed to their son, Grand Duke Mikhail Petrovich. Mikhail was childless and bequeathed Pavlovsk to his nephew Konstantin Nickolaevich, who left in turn to his son, the famous poet Konstanin Konstantinovich. During this period the main building of the palace was recognised by the Romanov family as a unique artistic and historic legacy and was preserved as a virtual museum. Very few changes were made to the decoration and it continued to have the look and feel of the early 19th century.After the revolution the palace passed through difficult times involving many threats to its very survival. During WWII the palace was badly damaged and looted. It was restored after the war and is now open as a museum. For the best history of the building look for "Pavlovsk, Life of a Russian Palace" by Suzanne Massie. Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, maintaining the park territory, cleaning it from garbage (old grass, leaves, brunches), watering flowers, cutting bushes, sweeping the grounds, etc. Moreover you can be asked to take part in organization work for the holiday-carnival. Accommodation for the volunteers will be prepared in two ways. On the one hand volunteers could stay in dormitories. On the other hand they could stay in tents. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves. Location Pavlovsk is situated about 29 km from Saint-Petersburg. It will take you not more than 30 min to get there by bus or train from the city-center. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the St-Petersburg center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially) Leisure time Leisure possibilities are more than various. Saint-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia - so you will have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, theatres, galleries, exhibitions. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. It is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. You will be also surprised by the number of cinemas, entertaining centers, pubs and nightclubs. You can get a chance of visiting local families. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive.

ame: MT 08 St-Petersburg (Elagin Park)

START-END: 09.07-19.07

Type: ENVI

Number of participants : 10

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php ) St. Petersburg is one of the Russia’s major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people. It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, ”Northern Venice”, the city of white nights, and its unique spirit attracts people from all over the world (www.eng.gov.spb.ru ). Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. There is a place in Saint-Petersburg known as “islands”. It is consisted of three ones: Krestovskyi, Kamennyi and Elagin. On the last one the palace-park ensemble is situated. It was created in the very beginning of the 19th century by K.Rossi and was owned by emperor’s family for 100 years. It consists of the main palace, service buildings, park pavilions, main garden, meadow, English gardens and grove. In the 1930s the Central Park of Culture and Leisure was opened on Krestovskiy island and at once became the most popular place for all citizens (www.elaginpark.spb.ru ). Countless children- and sports-grounds were built, fun-fairs, sculptures were installed. This place has managed to keep through years its beauty and attractiveness. And nowadays it is not only a rest place for Saint-Peterburgers, but also a location of different festivities and events especially in summertime. ATTENTION! You’ll have a unique opportunity to stay in the city of St.Petersburg and get acquainted with the city before and after the project itself (3 days before and 3 days after). Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, accommodation will be provided in dormitories or in families or in classrooms. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves. Location The Elagin. Work Various works, not requiring any special qualifications: gardening, maintaining the park territory, watering flowers, cutting bushes, sweeping the grounds, cleaning them from old grass, leaves, brunches, etc. Volunteers will also take part in all cultural events and festivities that will take place there. Park is situated in Saint-Petersburg within 5 minute walking distance from the metro stations “Krestovskyi ostrov” or “Chernaya rechka”. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the city center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially). Leisure time In Saint-Petersburg and its nearest suburbs such as Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Lomonosov and Gatchina you can discover many attractions. There is a great variety of sightseeing including museums, theatres, cathedrals, and cinemas. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river-the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. There are a number of places, where you can enjoy your evening time. These are nightclubs, entertainment centers, computer clubs, and Internet cafes. The area has wonderful Parks and Gardens and there are many possibilities for hiking, making photos, picnics. You will be also surprised by the number of cinemas, entertaining centers, pubs and nightclubs. You can get a chance of visiting local families. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive.

Name: MT 09 Monastery‘s Ostrich’s Farm (Leningradsky region)

START-END: 01.08-20.08

Type: ENVI

Number of participants : 5 (only for men!)

AGE group: 18-26

It is the most northern Ostrich's farm in the world!!! Ostrich's farm, which is situated approximately 90 km from Saint-Petersburg, belongs to monastery Optina Pustyn. It is situated in the beautiful surroundings by forest near the Chapel, on the bank of the lake full of fish, not far from the resort town Zelenogorsk. Optina Pustyn is one of the most famous holly places of orthodox Russia. It was founded in XIV century. The members of Romanov tsar family as well as many famous Russian writers, such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gogol, visited the monastery to get spiritual support and wise advice. Monastery‘s Ostrich’s Farm is located about 170 km from the St-Petersburg (http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture ) St.-Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people. It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. ATTENTION! You’ll have a unique opportunity to stay in the city of St.Petersburg and get acquainted with the city before and after the project itself (3 days before and 3 days after). Work Taking care of the ten ostriches: walks, feeding. There will be also some agricultural work like heying. The volunteers will work 4-5 hours a day. Saturday and Sunday are holidays. Accommodation The Monastery Optina Pustyn has its own farm, where they breed ostriches as well as geese and goats, and also grow vegetables, and also there is bee-garden. Volunteers will live in a new two-storied house. They will live on the first floor in rooms for 3-4 persons. The trapeznaya (dining room) is on the ground floor. Here is a W.C. and a shower. Special requirements Tolerance towards Church inner rules and traditions. To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the work camp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 50 Euro includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg food and accommodation partially) Since 14-20.08- vegetable. Only for men! Terminal First you should go from Saint-Petersburg to Zelenogorsk by a local train. It will take you about an hour or so by a local train or about 40 minutes if you prefer a taxi bus. Then you need to change for a bus to get to the villager Sosnoviy Bor. Leisure time You’ll have an opportunity to stay for couple days in Saint-Petersburg. There are a number of places, where you can enjoy your evening time. These are dancing halls, entertainment centers, computer clubs, and Internet cafes. The area has wonderful nature and there are many possibilities for hiking, making photos, picnics. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. This is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. Saint-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia - there is a great variety of sightseeing including museums, theatres, cathedrals, and cinemas. You will be also surprised by the number of cinemas, entertaining centers, pubs and nightclubs. You can get a chance of visiting local families. You can also spend your free time in the beautiful resort town Zelenogorsk, which is situated at the bank of the Gulf of Finland. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive.

Name: MT 10 St-Petersburg (Leningradsky ZOO)

START-END: 04.08-15.08 2005

Type: ENVI/RENO

Number of participants: 10

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php). St. Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people (www.eng.gov.spb.ru/culture). It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. Being one of the oldest zoological gardens in Russia, Leningradsky Zoo is also known to be the most northern one. It was opened in August 14, 1865, founded by two animal-lovers, Sophia and Julius Hebhardt. Located in the historical center of St. Petersburg, not far from the famous St. Peter and Paul Fortress, the Zoo nowadays occupies an area of about 7,5 hectares and demonstrates nearly two thousand animals belonging to 410 species. Each beast, bird or reptile is peculiar as well as attractive in its own way (www.spbzoo.ru). The Polar bear was chosen for our Zoo's emblem due to the fact that these rare arctic animals have got acclimatized in Saint- Petersburg perfectly and have been breeding here regularly since 1932. The camp will take place in Leningradsky Zoo. This year the Zoo will celebrate a great holiday. It is 140 years old. Work The work will be varied. During the first working day the volunteers will be instructed by the member of Zoo staff and after that they will work as a keeper. A keeper is a person who is responsible for animals: to feed, clean, look after them. The volunteers will work as keepers in the different sectors: hoofed animals, birds, monkeys, and small predatory animals. Moreover, some repairing and decorating work can be offered. Besides this, at the territory of zoo there is a park and volunteers will actively take part in its seasonal improvement: planting flowers, grass, cleaning paths. Also you’ll take part in organization work about the celebration of 140th Anniversary. Accommodation will be provided in dormitories. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves. Location Camp will take place in the center of Saint- Petersburg within 5 minute walking distance from the metro stations Gorkovskaya. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the city center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well developed public transportation system. Special requirements To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially) Leisure time In Saint-Petersburg and its nearest suburbs such as Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Lomonosov, Gatchina you can discover much attractions. There is a great variety of sightseeing including museums, theatres, cathedrals, and cinemas. There are a number of places, where you can enjoy your evening time. These are dancing halls, entertainment centers, computer clubs, and Internet cafes. The area has a wonderful nature and there are many possibilities for hiking, making photos,

Name: MT 11__St-Petersburg (Peterhof Sanctuary)

START-END: 05.08-16.08

Type: ENVI

Number of participants: 10

AGE group: 18 – 26

Project St. Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people (http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture). It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palaces and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Petrodvorets (Peterhof), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. The camp will take place in Petrodvoretc. It is known all over the world as a capital of fountains (www.peterhof.org). The magical play of water brings you back to epoch of the Russian tsar Peter the Great, who was the initiator of the construction of this exquisite summer resident. The Russian tsars were the owners of Petrodvorets Palaces and Gardens for two centuries. Verkhniy (Upper) Garden and Nizhniy (Lower) Parks, genius masterpieces, more than 150 fountains, 5 monumental cascades. The group is made up of the Bolshoy palace, the Cottage palace, the Monplaisir palace, the Marli palace, Yekaterininsky building, and the Hermitage Pavilions. Later, during the reign of Empress Anna Ioannovna, the Marli Cascade was decorated with marble; the Ruin Cascade was reconstructed to form the Dragon Cascade (Chess Hill); the Fountain Alley was formed in Lower Park, and the Roman Fountains were erected. Five fountains with sculptures were located in the Upper Park. The famous sculpture “Samson tearing the lion’s mouth” at Grand Cascade was installed in honor of the 25th anniversary of Poltava Victory over Swedish Troops. The fountain water supply is indeed unique because fountains were designed according to the law of communicated vessels. Kolonistskiy Park is a beautiful example of architect, sculpture, paintings, and landscape gardening. Work The volunteers will be engaged in improving the parks: they will weed lawns, loosen soil around the grass-plots, lawns, bushes; will cut bushes; rake up mowed grass and put it on the tractor. Volunteers will root out verdure, shoots in the ditches; cutting down shoots in the meadows; rake together twigs in the forest park. They will also be cleaning reservoirs from water-plants and keep paths in order. Accommodation The volunteers will stay in the campus dorm. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves. Location The Palace-and-Park ensemble Peterhof is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. The fastest and most exciting way to travel to Peterhof from St. Petersburg is by hydrofoil from the jetty outside the State Hermitage Museum. You can also get to Peterhof by electric train from the Baltiysky railway station to the Novy Peterhof station and further by buses. Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the city center. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. Special requirements To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially) Leisure time In Saint-Petersburg and its nearest suburbs such as Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Lomonosov, and Gatchina you can discover much attractions. There is a great variety of sightseeing including museums, theatres, cathedrals, and cinemas. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river, the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. There are a number of places, where you can enjoy your evening time. These are nightclubs, entertainment centers, computer clubs, and Internet cafes. The area has a wonderful Parks and Gardens and there are many possibilities for hiking, making photos, picnics. You will be also surprised by the number of cinemas, entertaining centers, pubs and nightclubs. You can get a chance of visiting local families.

Name: MT 12 Archeological expeditions (Old Ladoga)

START-END: 21.08-4.09

Type: ENVI

Number of participants : 10

AGE group: 18-26

Project (http://www.mirtesen.org.ru/pages/spbcamps_2004_e.php ). St.-Petersburg is one of the Russia's major industrial and cultural centers with the population of almost 5 million people (http://eng.gov.spb.ru/culture ). It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great and yet for more than 300 years remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the cradle of Russian culture, "Northern Venice", the city of white nights, which unique spirit attracts people from all over the world. Over the course of several centuries from St. Petersburg's foundation in 1703, magnificent palace and park complexes were constructed close to the Russian capital: Peterhof (Petrodvorets), Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), Pavlovsk, and a number of other country residences for Emperors, Grand Princes and grandees. They reflect all stages in the development of Russian architecture and landscaping from the 18th to 20th centuries. Old Ladoga is a small town in Leningrad region www.oldladoga.ru. Old Ladoga is located about 170 km from the St-Petersburg. For twelve centuries stands Ladoga on the steep bank of Volhov river. The genesis and development of this city is connected to the Russian statehood. The Normanns and the Slaves, Ugro-Finnish tribes, the merchants from West and East, all nations lived in this land, visited it moving along the great trade routes, the most famous of which is a route “from the Varangians into the Greeks”. The historical-architectural conservation area is situated on its territory now. The fortress was rebuilt several times on the basis of the ancient fortifications. Monument

Gostinopol'e - a medieval settlement appeared in 11-12 c. AD. mentioned in Russian and German Chronicles and deeds of 13th c. situated in a very nice, especially in Summer time, place, on a small hill full of greenery, near the ruines of stone 19 century church , 150 km from St.Petersburg, 50 km from the Volkhov town, on the bank of Volkhov river.

Expedition The North-West expedition of St.Petersburg University and Staraya Ladoga museum create investigations on Russian North-West medieval monuments. Tesovsky unit of North-West expedition was created in 1994. Instead of studying Tesovo settlement we also investigate medieval Ivangorod Road, founded a number of late medieval stone crosses in Tesovo surroundings, etc. Our unit works in close contact with the cultural anthropologists from European University in St.Petersburg, so we try to make our investigation interdisciplinary. Today Ladoga is turning into the tourist center, the infrastructure of the tourist industry is developing. However the charm of this place is in the beauty of nature and in the fascination of land where every piece remembers the events of the past centuries and keeps mysteries so much longed by the archeologists. Work taking part in archeological digging. Accommodation will be provided in the Monastery at facilities/tents or in cells. Volunteers won’t prepare meals themselves. The volunteers live in tents, cook on fire by turns, in a nice camp near the Gostinopol'e settlement. Note! 2, 3, 4 September you’ll visit to Saint-Petersburg. Location Old Ladoga is located about 170 km from the St-Petersburg.

Terminal Pulkovo-2 International Airport is located about 17 km from the St-Petersburg. All the Railway Stations, Sea Terminal and Bus Station are situated within the border of Saint-Petersburg. St.-Petersburg has a well-developed public transportation system. Special requirements Tolerance towards Church inner rules and traditions. To be interested in cultural exchange; to be motivated do volunteer work; to be open minded and tolerant; to be able to live in a group-situation; to be ready to play an active role in the organization of the community life during the workcamp. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to know English well enough to make themselves understood in a everyday situation. Volunteers must obtain adequate insurance themselves. Some Russian language skills will

be desirable. Volunteers have to bring working clothes, gloves and sleeping bags. Extra fee 90 Euro (includes invitation letter, registration in Saint-Petersburg, food and accommodation partially). Leisure time Leisure possibilities are more than various. Saint-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia - so you will have the opportunity to visit numerous museums, theatres, galleries, exhibitions. World-known Hermitage or Winter Palace opens its doors for you. You could be a witness of a unique acting – drawing of bridges through the Neva-river. It is the most favorite walking-time of the people. Also you could take a trip on the boat through the channels and rivers of Saint-Petersburg. You’ll have the opportunity to walk down; to visit and have an excursion to the monastery and churches of the town. The combination of beautiful nature and proximity to a big city makes this project very attractive.

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Nizhniy Novgorod Volunteer Service

International Workcamps

in Russia

2005

Novgorod Volunteer Service

Workcamp Summer Programme 2005

We are happy to present our 2005 workcamp program!

This year we can offer 16 interesting international workcamps to your volunteers.

We are waiting for your motivated volunteers and wish a great season to all of you!

Yours, NNVS-Team

The Organization

The regional public organization “Nizhniy Novgorod Volunteer Service”

was established in 1997. The mission mostly concerns the promotion of

ideas of volunteering and charity in Russian society and also to help

underprivileged groups of people through youth initiatives.

The directions of our activities are wide – we are acting as a volunteer agency,

organizing charity programs and fundraising events, realize training programs for

representatives of business, local governmental institutions and NGOs, international

workcamps etc.

In the sphere of international workcamps NNVS has been working since 1999.

Visa and invitation process!!!

There are lot of legends coming around visa process in Russian embassies,

Russian institutions where the invitations are made by years and Russian

bureaucracy in general. We believe that legends made by humans and we believe

that by positive cooperation with your organization we can make other legends.

It is true that the invitation for Russian workcamps is a long process compared

to European organizations. We depend on institutions like the Ministry of Internal

Affairs where we have to apply for official invitation for volunteers.

What time does it usually take for invitation process? The invitation takes 9-14 days

after we receive all the documents from our partner.

What do we need?

Data which we need for invitation process:

Name of volunteer

Present address

Telephone

Date of birth

Citizenship

Passport Number

Date of issue

Date of expiry

Occupation

Working place (study)/address:

Dates of staying in Russia

Place/city where volunteer plans to get visa

Cities which volunteer plans to visit

After we receive the invitation we will send it by fax to you and if the

original is needed by post. In some Russian embassy it’s enough to have fax

invitation, but in some of them they ask for original, for example at the Russian

embassies in Brussels, The Haag, Stockholm etc. It means that it will take more or

less 2 weeks till the invitation finally arrives at your office. The volunteer needs

to check earlier in the embassy if he/she needs original invitation or if fax invitation

is enough.

Invitations will be made on 1, 2 or 3 months period.

So please, remember that invitation process will take 2-4 weeks (4 if the volunteer

needs the original invitation). Plus visa process in Russian embassy.

Special requirements:

Environmental workcamp in National Reserve “Russian North” –an encephalitis vaccination

is recommended – do it beforehand.

Age limits:

There is no up age limit, usually we expect that volunteer is over 18 years old (there

can be exceptions).

Our workcamps:

Art – different art projects, volunteers should use their creativity.

Cult – Cultural-ethnic workcamps, volunteers will be able to get acquainted with Russian

traditional life style.

Disabled – workcamp for disabled kids with the help of specialists.

Envi – environmental issues in Russian national parks and reservations.

Cons – renovating or reconstruction issues.

Ling – volunteers have or give language lessons Social – workcamps concerning social

problems/ issues.

Fest – volunteers help to realize a festival.

Code

Name

Location

Dates

Type

Vols.

NNVS-01

(RU-NN-5.1)

Rehabilitation Camp

Cherepovets

30.05-26.06.05

Kids

4

NNVS-02

(RU-NN-6.1)

National Reserve “TEBERSKIY”

Cherkessk, Caucasus

30.05-12.06.05

Envi

12

NNVS-03

(RU-NN-9.1)

“Euro-Class”

Perm

20.06-29.06.05

Art/Cons/Kids

4

NNVS-04

(RU-NN-11.1)

“School of Social Projecting”

Rostov on Don

25.06-04.07.05Social/Study

5

NNVS-05

(RU-NN-6.2)

“Shushenskiy National Park”

Krasnoyarsk Region

03.07-13.07.05

Envi

6

NNVS-06

(RU-NN-11.2)

“Festival of Volunteers”

Kostroma

05.07-15.07.05

Fest/Study

8

NNVS-07

(RU-NN-4.1)

Blind Children’s Summer Camp

Nizhniy Novgorod Region

11.7-29.07.05

Kids/Disabl

4

NNVS-08

(RU-NN-9.2)

Linguistic Camp “Sodrujestvo”

Cheboksary

18.07-1.08.05

Cult/Ling

8

NNVS-09

(RU-NN-6.3)

National Park “Russian North”

Vologda Region

26.07-07.08.05

Envi

6

NNVS-10

(RU-NN-9.3)

“Vostok-Perm-Vostok”

Perm Region

27.07-13.08.05

Cult/Art

10

NNVS-11

(RU-NN-5.2)

Social Foundation “Continuum”

Novosibirsk

01.08-10.08.05

Social/Kids

10

NNVS-12

(RU-NN-5.3)

“Kluken Mikhailoff”

Kaliningrad Region

01.08-30.08.05

Kids/Ling

8

NNVS-13

(RU-NN-6.4)

National Reserve “TEBERSKIY”

Cherkessk, Caucasus

29.08-11.09.05

Envi

12

Special Projects

NNVS-14

(RU-NN-4.2)

Veras

Nizhniy Novgorod Region

1.07-31.07.05

Disabl

6

NVS-15

(RU-NN-9.4)

“Rhein meets Volga”

Yaroslavl Region

2.07-31.07.05

Ling/Cult

10

NNVS-01 (RU-NN-5.1)

Rehabilitation Camp

Cherepovets

30/5/05-26/6/05

KIDS

4Vols

For the first time the Rehabilitation Center of Cherepovets organizes this summer

camp for disabled children and teenager (7-15 years old). The kids are invited to

take part in different rehabilitation sessions to improve their abilities and health

in general and to other activities. They get massages and can join different kinds of

therapies (water therapy, herbal therapy, psycho gymnastics, art therapy, game therapy,

relaxation…). But there will be also a lot of activities to develop their physically

abilities. A lot of excursions (to parks, museums, churches…), music hours, parties,

handicraft master classes and sport competitions are planned.

Work: volunteers will help and accompany the kids in all the activities, organize

master classes (music, arts, culture, handicrafts…), excursions and activities, organize

an exhibition of handicrafts made by the kids. Daily working time will be about 8 hours.

Study: The volunteers can learn about different therapies (like art therapy, relaxation,

psycho gymnastics…), can join workshops concerning modern ways of rehabilitation. Further

more the volunteers get to know the Vologda Region and its sights, culture and local

peculiarities.

Accommodation: in rooms in the center.

Language: English

Requirements: experiences in organizing free time activities for kids are welcome; some

knowledge about home country (history, culture, dances, and handicrafts…)

Location: The camp will take place in the old town Cherepovets in Vologda Region

(home of Father Frost!). It is situated in the northeast of Moscow, around 7 hours by train.

Extra: at the arrival in the Rehabilitation Center the volunteers has to pass an ordinary

medical checkup (is needed for the work with children)

NNVS-02 (RU-NN-6.1)

National Reserve „Teberskiy“

Cherkessk (Caucasus)

30/5/05-12/6/05

ENVI

12 Vols

The project is organized by Moscow Ecological Center “Reserves” in cooperation with

National Reserve “Teberskiy”. Situated in the south of Russia in the valleys of the

Republic of Karacheaeva-Cherkessia and only 60 km away from the Black Sea, this Reserve

is, especially in winter, the tourist heart of the Caucasus. Its blue geysers, mountain

lakes, waterfalls, soft climate and breathtaking landscapes in general, turns this reserve

into one of the most interesting and beautiful regions of Russia. But this also leads to

problems with ecology…

Work: Main task will be to prepare the summer houses in the reserve for the children’s

summer camps. This includes painting windows and fences, cleaning the territory, renovate

ovens and to build a roofed fire place. There is also help needed in the reserve’s

information center (prepare information materials and put them on wall etc.). The camp

also includes ecological work (cleaning the rivers, collecting food for the animals in

the reserve…)

Study: Excursions into the reserve, lectures about flora and fauna, culture and traditions

of the region.

Accommodation: in the summer houses; conditions are simple, but in every house will be

electricity, shower and toilet.

Language: English

Free time: hiking tours, riding, excursions in the reserve, excursion to the beautiful

and more than 4000m high settlement Dombay, swimming in the mountain lakes…

Location: The workcamp is located on the river Teberda in the region of Caucasus Mountains.

Next cities are Cherkessk (1,5h) and Mineralnie Vody (3h). Meeting points in Moscow and/ or

Cherkessk. The train from Moscow to Cherkessk takes hours. The closest airport is in Mineralnie Vody.

Extra: Please bring with you: sleeping bag, mat, warm and water-proof clothes, comfortable shoes,

gloves, dishes, swimming suit, sun cream, games, instruments…

Transportation costs from Cherkessk to the camp and back: 15 Euro (bring it with you!)

NNVS-03 (RU-NN-9.1)

“Euro-Class”

Perm

20/6/05-29/6/05

Art/Cons/Kids

4Vols

In the 7th Grammar School in Perm pupils meet regularly in the “European Club”.

They are really motivated pupils which study foreign languages, learn about

European Countries and their cultures and traditions and get to know the structure

of European Union and its democratic principles.

Work: The volunteers are invited to renovate and compose a new design of the Euro-Class

together with the pupils. Further more they can with support of the teachers organize

some thematic language courses (for example “Russia in the eyes of foreigner” or “Lifestyle

in my home country”). The volunteers are supposed to be creative and eager to tell

something about their culture.

Accommodation: in the school, volunteers will cook for themselves

Language: English

Free time: Excursions to Perm and the region

Location: Perm is situated in the Ural Mountains about 20 hours by train from Moscow.

Perm is one of the oldest and biggest cities in the Urals. It is situated on the border

of Europe and Asia but still in Europe. Perm stretches along the mighty Kama River for

nearly 65 kilometers. Nowadays Perm is an administrative, industrial, scientific

and cultural centre.

Extra: bring materials to present your culture

NNVS-04 (RU-NN-11.1)

“School of Social Projecting”

Rostov on Don

25/6/05-4/7/05

Ling/Study

5 Vols

The educational department of the cities administration organizes this interesting work camp for the

first time. About 50 talented and gifted teenagers will be invited to take part in the “School of Social and Humanitarian Projecting”. The project is divided into two parts: Firstly will take place the theoretical part, where the participants study the basics of social and humanitarian projecting and at the same time learn about peculiarities and ethnical problems of their region. Besides will be art master classes.

In the second and practical part the volunteers will learn about information technologies (using the internet, work with Power Point, Front Page and other programme) and will also join psychological trainings.

Work: The international and Russian volunteers will act as counselors for the participants. That means they will, with the help of experts, organize the different trainings and master classes. They will also support the participants in their language and communication practice.

Study: Volunteers will make a lot of experiences in social projecting and organizing group activities.

Further more they have the possibility to learn about the current social situation in the region and get an impression of social and cultural processes in Russia.

Accommodation: in the Hostel

Language: English

Free time: there will be excursions to the city of Rostov on Don and also the possibility to see the

architecture reserve of Tanaisa (which was the northernmost Greek colony) and where still excavations take place

Location: The camp will take place in the beautiful city Rostov on Don. The city has a population of

more than 1 million people and is also the industrial, scientific and cultural center of the North Caucasus area.

The city is located on the crossroad of the North Caucasus, Central Russia and the Ukraine. Rostov-on-Don is the capital of the Don Cossack region and is usually called "The Gates of the Caucasus". It is also the place where the Don River flows down into the Azov Sea.

Extra: priority will be given to candidates from countries where currently appear ethnical problems

NNVS-05 (RU-NN-6.2)

Shushenskiy National Park

Krasnoyarsk Region

3/7/05-13/7/05

ENVI

6 Vols

Work: On excursions to the waterfalls and valleys of the National Park the volunteers will make some ecological research together with the staff and clean the territory from garbage. Another task will be the construction of camping and fire places and to put nature protection posters along the ways.

Study: During the excursions the volunteers will learn a lot about the flora and fauna of this region.

There will also be master classes (art-studio, photographing, film shooting and tourism).

Accommodation: in tents near the beautiful Lake Svetloye, cooking on the fire

Language: English

Free time: hiking tours in the National Park, excursion to Regional Historical Museum in the city of Abakan.

Location: the Shushenkiy National Park is situation on the beautiful Ergaky Plateau in Krasnoyarsk Region (about 60 hours by train from Moscow).

Extra: Please bring with you: sleeping bag, mat, warm and water-proof clothes, comfortable shoes, gloves, dishes, swimming suit, sun cream, games, instruments…

NNVS-06 (RU-NN-11.2)

“Festival of Volunteers”

Kostroma

5/7/05-15/7/05

FEST/STUDY

8 Vols

The Youth Organization “We” mainly organizes free time activities for young people and supports youth initiatives.

Every year since 1999 this association organizes the “Festival of Volunteers”. And also in this

year about 50 participants between 16 and 20 years old will take part in this big event. They have

the possibility to join different trainings on social projecting and other topics. There will also

be talk shows, discussion and disputes.

Work: The volunteers will partly help to organize the training and practical part of the camp. Some

time of the day will be used to take care of the camping site.

Study: The volunteers have the opportunity to take part in all the trainings and activities.

They will not only learn about the organization of events and charity activities, but will also have

the possibility to share and exchange experiences with the other volunteers and participants. In the

course of the camp the participants will organize their first volunteer events to practice their new knowledge.

Accommodation: in tents

Language: English

Free time: evenings at the fire place, sport games, swimming, excursions to Kostroma, to museums

and to the famous Ipatevskij Monastery.

Location: the camp will be 20 km away from the city of Kostroma (7-10 hours by train from Moscow).

First class ticket will be 15Euro, second class is 8 Euro. Kostroma, on the Volga River, was once one

of the Golden Ring’s most important cultural and commercial centers.

NNVS-07 (RU-NN-4.1)

Blind Children’s Summer Camp

Nizhniy Novgorod Region

11/07/05-29/07/05

KIDS/DIS

4 Vols

The active social organization for disabled children and young people “Preodolenye” organizes a remarkable project for visually handicapped kids (6-8 years) this summer. They will be invited to a summer camp, where they can develop and practice skills for every-day life.

Work: In the first 5 days of the camp the volunteers will pass a training (partly blindfolded) in order to be prepared to support the kids. In the two weeks of the camp they will held exercises and play games with the children. Besides, the participants should organize easy art and craft workshops.

Study: Workshops on different topics (for example: technique of Braille or how to develop sense for the space without seeing)

Accommodation: During the first part of the camp volunteers will live in host families in Nizhniy Novgorod, later at the camp base.

Language: English

Free time: excursions to Nizhniy Novgorod and Arsamas

Location: Nizhniy Novgorod is situated 6-8 hours by train in the east of Moscow (train tickets cost 10-15 Euro).

The city has a wonderful ancient center with a beautiful Kremlin on the high Volga bank. Besides, the city preserved many unique historical, architectural and cultural monuments.

NNVS-08 (RU-NN-9.2)

Linguistic Camp “Sodrujestvo”

Cheboksary

18/7/05-1/8/05

CULT/LING

8 Vols

Cultural-linguistic center “Sodrujestvo” is organizing this great project already in the 3rd year.

The aim of the project is to teach students foreign languages. It is an opportunity to share all their skills and knowledge, to develop cross-cultural understanding and to create close international friendships.

On the one hand various activities to get to know foreign languages will be organized and, on the other hand, possibilities to share peculiarities about the Russian language and culture will be given.

Work: The volunteers will on the one side act as counselors and on the other side participate in the daily life of the workcamp as well. There will be different cultural and linguistic activities, which will be organized by the counselors. Also the volunteers will get the opportunity to organize their own workshops for students – using their skills and knowledge they have. All the counselors can decide if they want to organize the workshops by themselves or with the help of a Russian counselor.

Study: to get skills in cross-cultural education and skills in organizing groups of young people, to learn basics of the foreign languages, to get acquainted with the Russian and especially with Chuvash culture and history

Accommodation: in a sanatorium or in tents

Language: English, French, German, Russian and more.

Free time: various excursions in to historical and cultural places of interest of Chuvash Republic, sport activities, swimming in the swimming pool, hiking along the Volga, contests, shows, exhibitions, quizzes, plays, concerts, parties and other entertaining activities concerning intercultural learning…

Requirements: experiences in teaching or leading groups of young people are welcome, but not obligatory

Location: the camp will be situated on the picturesque bank of the Volga River in the city of Cheboksary, which is about 12 hours by train in the east of Moscow.

Extra: motivation letter required

NNVS-09 (RU-NN-6.3)

National Park “Russian North”

Vologda Region

26/7/05-6/8/05

ENVI

6VolsThis ecological camp is organized by the independent NGO “ArtEco”. The Vologda region has a rich history and plenty of lovely old churches. Over 70 % of the region is covered by woods and more than 1000 beautiful lakes. Vologda is a pleasant city with a high concentration of churches and monasteries, and many lovely parks and dilapidated wooden buildings.

Work: Main tasks will be to clean the National Park from garbage and to build up ecological tracks, camping sites, benches, terraces and little bridges.

Accommodation: in tents or wooden houses

Language: English

Fee time: hiking tours through the National Park, excursions to the city Vologda and to the Verapontova Monastery,

which is a World Heritage Site of the UNESCO.

Location: The National Park is situated in the north of Vologda Region, about 9 hours by train away from Moscow.

Train ticket from Moscow will cost 50 Euro for first class, for second class 20 Euro.

Extra: An encephalitis vacation is recommended.

NNVS-10 (RU-NN-9.3)

“Vostok-Perm-Vostock”

Perm Region

27/7/05-13/8/05

CULT/ART

10 VolsThis project is organized by the foundation “Nanuk”, which mission is to unite people through means of culture.

One of their main working fields is local minorities. Their documentary movies about the different peoples of Russia entered successfully several film festivals. Also the project “Vostok-Perm-Vostok”, which started already in 2004, aims to get young people acquainted with traditions and history of the local ethnic minorities, the Tatars and Bashkirs.

Work: The camp is divided in a theoretical and practical part. Firstly the international volunteers and about 20 Russian participants will get to know the history and culture of the Tartars and Bashkirs in the region.

In the second part the participants will use their knowledge to develop and realize own projects (for example: to shoot a film about the Tatars and Bashkirs in the region). Besides psychological trainings, art workshops will take place.

Study: lectures about the minority’s culture and history, several workshops (documentary film shooting, drawing, music, literature…)

Accommodation: in a boarding school

Language: English

Free time: excursions to different places of interest, concerts

Requirements: volunteers should be creative

Location: Perm is situated in the Ural Mountains about 20 hours by train from Moscow.

NNVS-11 (RU-NN-5.2)

Social Foundation “Continuum”

Novosibirsk

1/8/05-10/8/05

Social/Kids

10 Vols

This camp is organized in order to help mentally and physically disabled youngsters to adapt to the society.

This process of socialization will be supported from Russian young people. Together they will take part in various activities: trainings, games, theatre plays, a film shooting or the design of a web-page.

Work: The volunteers are invited to support the organizers during the whole camp. They can organize activities and competitions, support the disabled teenagers during the activities and contribute their ideas to all the events.

At the end of the camp the volunteers are supposed to organize a charity fair and a concert in order to direct the society’s attention to these problems.

Study: The volunteers have the possibility to learn about how to work with mentally and physically disabled teenagers.

Further more they can join different master classes, for instance in building puppets and set up plays with them.

Accommodation: in rooms of a social institution

Language: English

Free time: visit the youth theatre, excursions to the Local Studies Museum and sights of Novosibirsk

Location: Novosibirsk is located in southwest Siberia, about 50 hours by train from Moscow. It is the largest city in Siberia with population over 1, 6 million inhabitants. Novosibirsk is an interesting mix of a big city and provincial town. The monumental Central Avenue (with Stalinist buildings), squared functionally planned streets, famous University, large railway station and village-like suburbs.

NNVS-12 (RU-NN-5.3)

„Kluken Mikhailoff“

Kaliningrad Region

1/8/05-30/8/05

KIDS/LING

8 VolsOrganized by the Kaliningrad “European Students Forum“ this camp aims to get children from the city acquainted with the life in the village. About 50 kids are invited to enjoy various activities and games, and at the same time learn some Basic English.

Work: The volunteers can take different tasks. They are supposed to run English lessons in a playful way.

Besides they should organize different outside activities, develop and carry out new games, accompany the kids during the excursions to the Baltic Sea and realize various special events (for example a “Horror Night”). Another task of the volunteers will be the help in the guest house (cooking, setting the table…).

Study: possibility to learn some Russian

Accommodation: in the guest house

Language: English

Free time: excursions to the several places of interest in the Kaliningrad region (Kaliningrad, Svetlogorsk, Curonian Spit and Curonian Lagoon etc.)

Requirements: some experiences in organizing recreation activities for children are needed

Location: Location of the camp will be 35km from Kaliningrad. The Kaliningrad Region is the westernmost Russian region, right beside the Baltic Sea and noted for plenty of amber. The mild climate, warm sea and wide beaches make Kaliningrad Region a great place for holidays. This year also the 750th anniversary will be celebrated.

Extra: motivation letter is required

NNVS-13 (RU-NN-6.4)

National Reserve „Teberskiy“

Cherkessk (Caucasus)

29/8/05-11/9/05

ENVI

12 Vols

The project is organized by Moscow Ecological Center “Reserves” in cooperation with National Reserve “Teberskiy”.

Situated in the south of Russia in the valleys of the Republic of Karacheaeva-Cherkessia and only 60 km away from the Black Sea, this Reserve is, especially in winter, the tourist heart of the Caucasus. Its blue geysers, mountain lakes, waterfalls, soft climate and breathtaking landscapes in general, turns this reserve into one of the most interesting and beautiful regions of Russia. But this also leads to problems with ecology…

Work: to make ecological trails and to put signs along the way, work in the information center of the reserve (renovation, design of materials…), prepare food for animals in the reserve, to prettify the territory in general (painting fences, planting trees and bushes…)

Study: Excursions into the reserve, lectures about flora and fauna, culture and traditions of the region.

Accommodation: in the summer houses; conditions are simple, but in every house will be electricity, shower and toilet.

Language: English

Free time: hiking tours, riding, excursions in the reserve, excursion to the beautiful and more than 4000m

high settlement Dombay, swimming in the mountain lakes…

Location: The workcamp is located on the river Teberda in the region of Caucasus Mountains. Next cities are Cherkessk (1,5h) and Mineralnie Vody (3h). Meeting points in Moscow and/ or Cherkessk. The train from Moscow to Cherkessk takes hours. The closest airport is in Mineralnie Vody.

Extra: Please bring with you: sleeping bag, mat, warm and water-proof clothes, comfortable shoes, gloves, dishes, swimming suit, sun cream, games, instruments…

Transportation costs from Cherkessk to the camp and back: 15 Euro (bring it with you!)

Special Projects:

NNVS-14 (RU-NN-4.2)

Veras

Nizhniy Novgorod Region

1/07/05-31/07/05

Disabl

6 VolsThe social organization “Veras” is supporting physically and mentally disabled children and teenagers and their parents. This summer two camps will take place: one (1.07.-14.07.05) for kids (up to 7 years) and their parents, the other one (18.07.-31.07.05) for teenagers and their parents: The parents have the possibility to participate in seminars and trainings.

Work: During the first part the volunteers are invited to accompany the kids, play, paint, dance and sing with them. In the second part the volunteers are supposed to organize activities that improve the teenager’s skills and abilities. They will organize and held workshops (for example in ceramics, knitting, needlework,

art, computers…).

Study: Volunteers have the possibility to gain experiences in organizing rehabilitation camps for disabled children. They can participate in seminars and trainings, held by experts from Germany, Russia and Sweden.

Accommodation: houses in the children’s summer camp

Language: English

Free time: sightseeing in Nizhniy Novgorod, excursions to different museums and handicraft manufactories

Requirements: participants should be experienced in working with disabled children and be ready to held one of the workshops

Location: Nizhniy Novgorod is situated 6-8 hours by train in the east of Moscow (train tickets cost 10-15 Euro). The city has a wonderful ancient center with a beautiful Kremlin on the high Volga bank. Besides, the city preserved many unique historical, architectural and cultural monuments.

Extra: it is possible to participate in only one part of the camp

NNVS-15 (RU-NN-9.4)

“Rhein meets Volga”

Yaroslavl Region

2/07/-31/07/05

Ling/Cult

10 Vols

The charitable NGO “Union of Germans in Yaroslavl Region”, which was founded in 1998 and realizes in this summer a linguistic-communicative camp for children of Russian-Germans or other nationalities, who wants to study the German and Russian language and culture. The main idea of the project is to get acquainted with the history and culture of German and Russian towns, which were founded on the banks of the rivers Rhein and Volga.

Work: In the first 2 weeks the volunteers will develop the programme for the children’s camps. They will take part in trainings, where they learn how to teach and communicate with the kids. This is also time for the preparation of their own work shop. The next to weeks their will realize the camp with about 90 kids and held German lessons, cultural workshops, games and master classes.

Study: training on teaching children and preparing cultural work shops, they will also learn about culture and history of German-Russians of Yaroslavl Region

Accommodation: in wooden houses

Language: English, German

Free time: excursion by motor ship on the Volga River

Requirements: volunteers have to bring a negative HIV-test and negative encephalitis test

Location: The camp will be situated 40 km outside of the city Yaroslavl on the bank of the Volga. Yaroslavl belongs to the famous Golden Ring.

Extra: bring some materials to present German culture (especially about unique historical professions)

EVS

NNVS invites our partners to cooperate in the frame of EVS projects.

There is an interest to host and send motivated volunteers for half and one year volunteer projects.

Please inform us if it’s interesting for you to prepare joint projects till the next deadlines.

Possible EVS projects in Russia:

1. Art and culture

Socio-cultural projects in children libraries (N.Novgorod and Saint Petersburg), in the puppet theatre (N.Novgorod), in a folk art theatre (Ivanovo), Centre of French culture – Alliance Francais (N. Novgorod).

The libraries in N. Novgorod and St. Petersburg are public children libraries.  Mostly libraries are used to get some information for studies and only 10 % of teenagers read it for pleasure. In libraries volunteers are invited to help with promotion of book reading, it means with PR. To help with organizing public events, presentations, make press-releases, some small events like culture weeks – for example a week of culture, literature, art of the volunteer’s country. Another task is to create a volunteer centre on the base of libraries, to involve teenagers in volunteer activities of the library. It doesn't mean to create volunteer centre as an organization, but to create a group of teenagers which on the bases of the library will make some small or maybe big volunteer projects. Another possibility if the volunteer speaks English and other languages quiet well, she/he can make some courses of it in for example, in German, French or other languages. It could be lessons for children (7-13 years old).

Puppet Theatre (Nizhniy Novgorod) – This is a really big institution with more then 25 actors and more then 20 plays in a month. The volunteer is invited to help with decorations for the scene (to repair them and create new ones), design of stands, help with new plays, create teenager club, which will learn how to make puppets and to put up a play. It will help to motivate teenagers and young people and could cause a revival of their interest in puppet theatres and art in general.

Folk art theatre (Ivanovo) – to organize design and art workshops.

Centre of French culture – Alliance Francais (Nizhniy Novgorod). The volunteer is invited to support the organization of events such as French Film Festival, theatre festival among schools and other events. Besides, to help in the library department of the centre.

Youth Esperanto-Association in Cheboksary (Chuvash Republic). A volunteer is invited to work in the office of the organization as a project-manager. The volunteer takes part in the organization of intercultural events (International Language Festival, international evenings at schools and universities, language course of his/her native language, organization of intercultural summer camp, trainings in the offices of other Esperanto organizations of Russia. The volunteer will help in accepting people for volunteer programs (providing information, filling documents etc).

Cultural-linguistic centre “Sodruzhestvo” in Cheboksary (Chuvash Republic). A volunteer is invited to coordinate linguistic and cultural classes for children and young people. He or she could also help in organization of Linguistic festival and coordinate linguistic workcamps for pupils and students.

2. Development of youth volunteer centers (and their programs) in Russia - (local centers in N.Novgorod Region, volunteer center for disabled children in Cherepovets (Vologda region), centers in Samara and Saransk).

Volunteer Services in Saransk and Samara. Volunteer Services have quiet a lot of developed activities, but they still need support in program work. Tasks of the volunteer could be to coordinate local volunteers, initiate volunteer projects, help in their realization and organize volunteer clubs (monthly meetings).

Rehabilitation centre for disabled children in Cherepovez – The center has developed programs of support and rehabilitation of children. The volunteer is asked to create a volunteer centre (as program). The organization has motivated teenagers and young people, but they don't know from what to start. With support of NNVS – the volunteer could make presentations of the centre and recruit future volunteers and organize some volunteer projects and events.

3. Work with disabled children - Projects in centers for physically disabled, mentally disabled children in N.Novgorod

"Veras" - centre for disabled children (Nizhniy Novgorod). It's a daily centre for disabled kids which stay at home and are not able to go to school. There are 4 pedagogues, 3 specialists and one EVS volunteer working. The volunteer will help with daily tasks - help the kids to eat, bring them to different classes, play out-side and inside, make some art-therapy. Volunteer will have possibility to create a own rehabilitation and development program for children – for example to learn to draw, write, make some art etc. There is also some work with parents - help to organize the seminar for them, have some join meetings etc. The centre has a close relation with German and Swedish organizations - so it could be interesting for volunteer to participate in the seminar by specialists from there and to help in the organization of it.

"Preodoleniye" - Centre for disabled children, teenagers and youngsters (Nizhniy Novgorod). Volunteers already for 4 years organizing a  workshop called "Ulibka" (smile) for mental and physically disabled teenagers and young people. It's an art, music, workshop (depends on ability, skills and interests of volunteer). Also the volunteer organizes different parties, visits to theatres and excursions.

Art-educational project for blind kids – The volunteer is invited to prepare some hand-made books for blind kids through which they learn how the sun or the sea  feels like by touch and to realize art-therapy for them.

4. Work with orphans - educational, developmental projects in orphanages (N.Novgorod)

The volunteer will teach orphans English, will help them to make homework and organize some leisure activities for them. If the volunteer is able to hold a music or art workshop or a theatre class, this would be great. Other tasks are to visit with the children different places of interests - cinema, theatres, museums. For the small kids the volunteer could create development games (using different methods of Russian pedagogues). Maybe the volunteer could do some fundraising if it's needed in the orphanage. 

5. Ecological projects - involving youth to work in youth ecological centers (N.Novgorod)

In Nizhniy Novgorod we have quiet strong organisations which work in the sphere of ecological education for pupils - ecological classes, events etc. A volunteer would be a great support in the work with pupils and students - to get involved them to the events, coordinate and organize  workcamps etc.

NNVS has also big data base of volunteers which are eager to make half or one year service abroad.