Live With A Russian Family… (trip)
Live With A Russian Family In St. Petersburg Or Moscow And Teach Them English 15 Hours Each Week.
- St. Petersburg, Russia
- Active & Adventure
| from $1,335* per person | 30 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Geo Visions | 24 people max | |
Conversation Corps volunteers must be native English speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, be in good health and abide by the family’s rules and habits. Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months.
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Locations visited/nearby
Russian Federation
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Duties and Responsibilities include:* Sharing your language with the host family for at least 15 hours a week Monday to Friday.
* Using GeoVisions' Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative language sessions.
* Keep your room tidy and clean and respect the host family’s rules and habits.
* Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
* Be available to help the children with their English homework.
* Play games in English with the children.
What You Get For Your Program Fee
* Personalized Volunteer Placement with a host family through our Partner in Russia, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
* Your orientation in St. Petersburg or Moscow, before heading to your family.
* A comfortable, safe place to live in Russia, your own private room, and all of your meals.
* An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Russia.
* In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes for an additional fee.
* Airport pickup and transport to Moscow or St. Petersburg for orientation.
* Transport to your host family.
* Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
* Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
* Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
* A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
* Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
* Premium online membership at the ESL-Lounge.
* Two-months membership at Pongo Resume.
* The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, letter from the President of The United States and certificate.
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