Contact Cris Martin, Program Officer, or Oksana Kaluh, Program Coordinator,
at IREX by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at 202-628-8188.
A Unique Opportunity for Young Americans to Volunteer in Russia!
IREX (the International Research and Exchanges Board) is currently accepting
applications for American participants for its US-Russia Volunteer
Initiative (USRVI). IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is
an international nonprofit organization specializing in education,
independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs.
DEADLINE: May 16, 2005 (Program subject to the availability of funds.)
Applications can be downloaded online at www.irex.org.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The goal of the US-Russia Volunteer Initiative (USRVI) is to engage both
Russian and American citizens, organizations, and businesses in cooperative
volunteer activities through short-term bilateral exchanges. USRVI provides
a unique opportunity for young Russians and Americans to volunteer abroad
for approximately eight weeks in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and/or
governmental service centers throughout Russia and the United States. The
volunteers will be placed with host organizations committed to HIV/AIDS
awareness and prevention.
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM
Volunteers will receive:
§ Round-trip travel from home city to the host organization
§ Visa processing
§ Limited accident and sickness medical insurance
§ Monthly allowance for housing and living expenses
§ Pre-service training, orientation and capstone conference
§ Opportunity to apply for follow-on projects
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should:
§ Be available to participate in the program between late-August and early
November 2005 (final dates to be determined)
§ Be a citizen of the United States and currently hold a valid, active US
passport
§ Be between the ages of 22 and 35 at the time of the application deadline
§ Be able to receive and maintain a Russian visa
§ Submit a completed application with all required documents by the
application deadline
Russian language ability is not required of American participants, but is
strongly encouraged.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Cris Martin, Program Officer, or Oksana Kaluh, Program Coordinator,
at IREX by e-mail at [log in to unmask] or by phone at 202-628-8188.
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