Summer Volunteer Opportunities


Immerse yourself in a new community and culture, not simply as a tourist, but as a part of an international team. Join a group of volunteers from different countries, spend 2-4 weeks volunteering for the Summer Language Camp, living and having fun together while helping a community, and come home with a reward that lasts longer than an ordinary paycheck!

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“COSMOCAMP” Summer Language Camp

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
- Teacher (English, French, German and other languages, and other subjects);
- Creativity Workshop Supervisor;
- Camp Counselor;
- Sports Instructor.

PROGRAMME DATES

The dates of the summer 2024 sessions are as follows:

Session 1 – June 25th to July 8th
Session 2 – July 10th to July 23rd

Prospective participants choose themselves which session(s) they want to attend. There is no limit of number of sessions attended. Participation in both sessions will certainly give you more opportunities to experience the culture, learn the language, interact with people, enjoy a larger excursion, cultural and socializing program.

ELIGIBILITY

Our Volunteer opportunities are designed to include people of diverse backgrounds so there are few requirements for participation. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. No maximum age restrictions, senior citizens are always welcome.
- TEACHERS of English, French, German and other languages and subjects;
- SPECIALISTS in other fields such as computing, business, journalism, environment, music, arts, drama, etc.;
- UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.
Volunteering for the camp can be considered as an INTERNSHIP with all necessary paperwork and an on-site internship supervision provided.

SKILLS
No previous teaching experience is necessary. The most important qualifications are: energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated, open-minded, flexible, enjoying camp experiences and working with children and teenagers, willing to share.

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No previous knowledge of Russian is required.

PROGRAMME
The summer camp programme combines language instruction with organized activities such as arts
and crafts projects, workshops, music and drama, games and contests, art and
drawing, inventive engaging performances and shows, sports and outdoor
activities, excursions.
For more details on the programme click here.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Click here for Volunteer Teacher and Creativity Workshop Supervisor responsibilities and the teaching guidelines.

Volunteering to work, you will still have plenty of time for checking out the sights, socializing and relaxing.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PRACTICE
Interacting and speaking with local people is the fastest and most effective means of learning a language, and knowledge of other cultures is priceless.

EXCURSIONS
The programme includes exciting and interesting outings and excursions to natural landmarks, rock-climbing walls, adventure park.On completion of the session, excursions to other historically and culturally important destinations can be organized. This programme, being flexible, diversified and including many stimulating learning activities, is an extraordinarily enriching and rewarding experience.
To learn more about Novosibirsk and its places of interest click here.
To learn more about other historically and culturally important destinations you can visit click here.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Volunteers must arrange and pay for their own airfare and ground transportation. 

VISA
Volunteers will need a valid passport for travel to other countries. We provide volunteers with the Invitation letter which is a special form issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation and allows to apply for a Russian visa at the Russian Consulate in the country of volunteer’s residence. Volunteers are responsible for obtaining visas and paying visa fees. Please contact the appropriate Russian embassy or consulate in your country for requirements.

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Volunteers pay participation fee which includes:
- Accommodation and full board (3 meals a day + a snack) in a summer camp facility 
- Transportation from/to the local airport in Novosibirsk; transportation from Novosibirsk to the camp in the Altai Mountain area.
- Visa support (Letter of Invitation and registration on arrival).
- Exciting cultural, social and recreational programme within the summer camp schedule (contests and competitions, shows, discos, sports, social outings, excursions).   

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You may be the only representative of your country in your volunteer group, but this will inevitably accelerate cultural awareness. The key to experiencing these projects is keeping an open mind, staying flexible, being involved, and having fun!

We encourage you to contribute to investing in a vision of a better world by joining people around the globe willing to support ongoing peace, promote international cooperation and understanding through these worthwhile efforts.

You will have an incredible experience that will open your mind and heart in ways many only dream about.
To read about our former volunteers’ experiences, click here.