Apply Online Volunteer Programme

I am applying for the Volunteer Programme

* indicates mandatory fields

* Russian citizens, who wish to apply, should answer all questions, that are applicable, and put N/A where the answer is not applicable, for example, "Have you ever visited Russia?"

A. Personal Details

Surname*:		First name*:	Middle name:
Sex*:	M F	Date of birth*:	City of birth*:
Country of birth*:		Nationality at birth*:	Nationality*:
Native Language*:		Second language:	Third language:

Current contact address*:
Postal code:	Tel.:	Skype address:
E-mail address*:	E-mail address (alternate):

Do you hold a valid Passport?* Yes No (if yes, complete this section)
Expiry date:

Encumbrances (all questions must be answered)
Do you know of any reason that might make it difficult for you to fulfill a maximum 9-month contract (e.g. family obligations/illness)?* :	Y N
Do you have any medical conditions that require medication or periodic medical care?*:	Y N
If 'yes' to either question, please explain in the space provided below.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony, or a misdemeanor, involving any violent act, use or possession of a weapon or act of dishonesty for which the record has not been sealed or expunged?*:	Y N
If 'yes', please explain in the space provided below.

B. Educational Details

Highest Academic Qualification*:		University:
Major:		Graduation Date:
Minor:
Other academic Qualification:		University:
Major:		Graduation Date:
Minor:
Other Professional Qualifications:

C. Volunteer Programme Details

Please summarize your previous experience of studying Russian (if any).*

What is your current proficiency level of Russian? (Your level of Russian does not affect your application's chances of success.)*
	Beginner	Pre-Intermediate	Intermediate	Upper-Intermediate	Advanced
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing

Please select the city where you would like to participate in the volunteer programme*
	First choice	Second choice
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Volgograd
If you select St Petersburg or Volgograd as your preferred location, please be aware that there are fewer vacancies available in these cities than in Moscow. To improve your application’s chances of success, please confirm that you would be willing to accept a place in Moscow if there are insufficient places to meet demand in your first choice location.
I confirm that I am willing to accept a place in Moscow should no places be available in St Petersburg / Volgograd.

Please specify the volunteer programme you wish to apply for.*
6 weeks	12 weeks	24-week	36-week	Other
Please state when you are available to start (applications should be received no later than three months prior to start of programme)*:

Please select up to three programme options from the list:*
Teaching Assistant	Translator/ Proofreader
Educational Consultant	Project Manager
Student Welfare and Activities Assistant	IT/ Internet Specialist
Administrative Assistant

Please indicate how many hours a week you would like to volunteer your services:*
Up to 10 hours	Up to 30 hours
Up to 20 hours	Over 30 hours

D. Extracurricular Profile

Have you ever worked with children or young people other than that which you may have described above; e.g. volunteer capacity, coaching? paid or unpaid?*

Describe any organizations and activities you have been engaged in (sports teams, community service, etc).*

Have you been recognized for good performance in any organization you have participated in (consider jobs, volunteer work, academic excellence, etc.)?*

Do you have any other experience you would like us to know about which may be relevant to your application?*

E. Personal Profile

Describe yourself using three adjectives and explain why you chose them.*

Describe your interests and hobbies and whether you expect to be able to engage in these activities if offered employment in Russia.*

State how you believe a term of employment in Russia will help with your future plans.*

Have you ever lived/ worked abroad for more than three months?*			YesNo
If yes, answer the rest of the questions in this section. If no, answer only the last two questions.
In which countries? Please complete the boxes below.
Country/ City	From	To
Country/ City	From	To
Country/ City	From	To
Have you ever visited Russia?*			YesNo
If yes, please provide us with dates, purpose of visit(s) and places visited.

If accepted for employment, what do you anticipate will be the most challenging aspect of living and working in Russia for you personally?*

F. Professional and Academic References

For applicants without relevant teaching experience, please provide the names and contact information of two referees who have known you in either a professional or academic capacity*

Referee No. 1
Contact Information

Referee No. 2
Contact Information

Name:*
Title*:
E-Mail:*
Tel.:
Fax:

Name:*
Title*:
E-Mail:*
Tel.:
Fax:

NB. For ease and efficiency of communication, e-mail addresses are preferable.

G. Where You Heard About Us

Where did you find out about this Language Link job opportunity (please check all applicable fields)?*
goabroad.com	tefl.com	From a former participant
studyabroad.com	transitionsabroad.com	From my university
teachabroad.com	Russian Life	Other (please state)
findagapjob.com	expat.ru
If you used a search engine, which one did you use?
Google	Yahoo	MSN
Other (please state)

H. Declaration

I declare that I have not knowingly made any false statements in this application form. I understand that the giving of false information may result in my expulsion from the Language Link programme.*

I agree

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