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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Summer 2020

Dates: June 25 – July 18, 2020 
This opportunity has been postponed.
New dates will be posted when available.

Location: Hope Learning Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Project Tasks: Program activities will include English language lessons and activities, conversation practice, and games. High school age volunteers will make friends and enjoy the activities. Program participants will be 15-18 years old, mostly girls. Most will be from single parent homes or orphans with difficult pasts. 

Volunteer Qualifications: Open to volunteers ages 15-80.
Volunteers should have appropriate background personality to interact with children and teens. Orientation will be provided by Hope Learning Center.

Expenses: Daily costs will be minimal once in country. Costs depend on whether volunteers eat local or western foods. Airfare will be determined by the rate available at the time of booking. 

Estimated Cost: $600 plus airfare