National Eco-Volunteering Programmes

In this section are going to tell you about several eco-voluntering programmes in Russia.

It is necessary to emphasize that volunteering in Russia differs from foreign experience in terms of most preferable types of activities. For example, in English-speaking countries ecological projects and work with handy-kept children response for the largest part of volunteering, whereas in Russia the first place belongs to the safety on the roads and Green initiative. Due to that fact it seems reasonable to increase the public awareness of the problem and stimulate people to participate in volunteering in order to support the children in need.

Siberia Conservation Volunteer Programme

 Program Description

Become a conservation volunteer in Russia and join our teams to help build and preserve the eco-trails of Lake Baikal in Siberia. Join for 2 weeks over the summer and experience life in the beautiful wilderness of the area, while being part of important conservation work. You will partake on hikes and trail building in various locations of Russian natural reserves, and in your work, you will actively assist the region with alternatives to logging, industrial activities and unsustainable tourism, further developing the programme’s mission of bringing eco-tourism to the area.

 Highlights

1. Gain valuable experience in environmental work and conservation pursuits.
2. Contribute greatly to local eco-tourism efforts in Russia.
3. Immerse in the magnificent landscape of Siberia.
4. Make a positive difference to the environment by embarking on this wonderful journey.
5. Meet and interact with the locals and other volunteers.

 Qualifications

Volunteers needs to minimum 18 years, independent and ready to engage on hard physical work in the outdoors.

 Volunteer Types

• Building/construction projects
• Conservation
• Eco-tourism
• Environment

 What`s Included

Included in the costs are food (3 meals/day), water supplies, all necessary tools and equipment (i.e. tents, construction tools, campfire utensils such as dishes, pots and other gear, first aid kits etc.), local transport between project sites.