LIVE WITH A RUSSIAN FAMILY IN ST. PETERSBURG OR MOSCOW AND TEACH THEM ENGLISH 15 HOURS EACH WEEK.  This is a great program for people who want to experience life in St. Petersburg or Moscow and the Russian culture in-depth. The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their amazing country, culture and cuisine.
Volunteer 15 hours each week in exchange for free room and board in St. Petersburg or Moscow! Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Russia.
The Need: Volunteer 15 hours a week helping your host family with Conversational English. That's it. Many Russian families want to learn English or get better at speaking English through conversation. They are willing to provide a private room and 3 home-cooked, healthy meals each day.
Benefits: Travel for less. - You put in a couple of hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture in depth.
- Do you want to learn Russian or brush up on your language skills? We can easily arrange optional language classes for you. It's up to you.
- Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your resume by volunteering with the Conversation Corps. Job: "Private Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- You "meet" your family in advance through email and phone calls. Each family is interviewed and carefully screened by in-country staff.
- Exclusive materials written by GeoVisions staff will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new family.
- Join our Facebook Fan page or our Facebook Conversation Corps Group and begin the conversation now. And when you come back, our Returnee network is a great place to share your experiences.
This is a high-energy and really fun position. GeoVisions provides the materials; you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation! Find out first-hand how a Russian family lives day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in family activities and to meet extended family. Plus, they can show you landmarks and the hidden gems of Russia.
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.
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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