Kitezh Children's
Community is a safe, secure rural environment of Russian foster
families where volunteers are encouraged to speak Russian. Over the
past 15 years Kitezh has hosted over 350 young people from the UK and
other countries. Living with Russian families and interacting with
the children is the most effective way of overcoming barriers to
speaking the language! Many of our volunteers return again and again,
and here is what a few of them have to say:
"I
have come to understand that I am being useful even when helping with
seemingly the most insignificant of tasks. And in return, I have
received not just an incredible insight into Russian culture, and
countless language sessions, but, as clichéd as it may sound, I have
also learned a lot more about life and myself."
Jessica
Fitch-Bunce, Cambridge University, Volunteer at Kitezh 2015
"
Firstly, cost-wise Kitezh was brilliant because it was inexpensive
compared with other language courses and it was nice that most of the
money was going to the community. My Russian improved very quickly in
such a short space of time which prepared me massively for the next
part of my year abroad. If you are looking to improve your language
skills then this is definitely the place. I am still in awe of how
much more confidently I am speaking Russian now than when I first
arrived in Kitezh."
Amy
Bretton, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University, Volunteer at
Kitezh 2015
“Volunteering
at Orion was a life-changing three months – I matured, became more
selfless and learned so much more than I ever thought possible. I
came home with a beautiful sense of community and belonging.”
Georgiana
Davies, UCL, Volunteer at Orion 2014
Our programme is less expensive
than those of other organisations, and according to our volunteers
more rewarding than other study abroad programmes.
We will provide you with:
- A
placement in an established Russian organisation with
experienced UK backup.
- Reliable
support with visas, travel and transfers to and from Moscow
airport.
- Extensive
pre-departure preparation and contact with previous volunteers.
- Accommodation
and meals.
To know more about Kitezh,
their work with orphaned children and our Volunteers' experiences,
please visit our Volunteers Page on our
website.
We look forward to welcoming you at Kitezh in 2016 / 2017
Kind Regards from all at Ecologia Youth Trust and Kitezh Children's
Community.
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