Russia Volunteer Quest
Volunteer in Russia: 6 or 12 months

“United Planet provides an invaluable service to both the Quest countries and the U.S.  The friendships fostered on the Quest leave a lasting impact. On my Quest I was welcomed to help at the hospital and assisted as a mid-wife.  The experience I gained in the medical field would never have been possible in the U.S. and I was able to help people while I learned.  All in all, it was an amazing experience.”

- Carolyn Rao, United Planet Volunteer

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work at local organizations and immersion in the host community.

Volunteer opportunities begin August and January of each year:

1) Working with People with Disabilities – This project assists people living with disabilities through caring for them, spending time with them and helping them with daily activities. The project aims to integrate these individuals into the local community of the Samara region and to promote an independent living philosophy.

2) Health Projects – Volunteers work at a local organization that provides care to veterans disabled during the time of war or armed conflict, as well as to the members of their families. Veterans disabled during World War II make up half of hospital clients. Volunteers’ tasks include assisting them with daily activities, psychological assistance and organizing activities.

3) Social Projects – Volunteers work with an organization that aims to help elderly and poor individuals.   Volunteers provide support to this population through activities such as spending time together, taking care of them and assisting in daily tasks.

3) Cultural and Educational Projects – This project is set in a Russian-French resource center whose aim is to develop international relations and spread cultural awareness through the center’s resources.  Volunteers are welcome to assist with administrative needs and run programs to share their home culture.

Volunteer Accommodations

Volunteers live with host families.

Are you interested in volunteering in Russia? Read more about Swallows - ICYE Russia!

Read about the application process, deadlines and program fees for the Russia Quest.

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate in the Russia Quest.
  
• United Planet can send volunteers who are citizens of the United States and Canada or those who are currently living in the U.S. and Canada.  Citizens and residents of other countries must contact the ICYE partner in their home country. United Planet can send people from any country to our short-term Quest locations for 1-12 week programs.  Some of our short-term volunteer placements can be extended for longer stays.  Please contact us for more information about volunteerinf with United Planet.