Premise
Entertaining kids through drama & puppetry. Work with special needs kids. Deliver medicine, supplies and toys.
Russia houses thousands of orphans and kids in need of medical, dental and personal attention. Though Russia has a number of quality hospitals, most Russian hospitals are very poor and lack basic medical equipment. Many Russian hospitals and orphanages rely on medicine and equipment brought by annual Hope 4 Kids team visits. Special needs kids are rarely visited and oftentimes neglected. Teams look forward to entertaining these loving children by singing, performing plays or playing musical instruments. As a result, team members establish lasting relationships with the children whose lives they have touched.
The established relationship with the people of Russia enhances the experience of your stay. Teams stay in nicely appointed hotel rooms surrounded by street markets and small restaurants ideal for quaint meals.
Because children with special needs are a unique focus on this trip, volunteers have a broader mission experience as they bring lots of smiles with their entertaining dramas & puppet shows. Beanie-Babies, toothbrushes & finger puppets are delivered to children in hospitals & orphanages. Teams have opportunities to be involved in various restoration projects.
RUSSIA