Volunteer Camp in Zone 8

From late May to early June 2025, thirty-two volunteers from five regions in Russia attended a volunteer camp in the Northwest region. The participants were divided into teams to carry out a range of service projects. The construction team repaired walls and painted parts of a local school, as well as the floor of a vulnerable woman’s home. A healthcare team, consisting of a dentist, a cosmetologist, a massage therapist, and a psychotherapist, offered their professional services during the entire camp duration. The dentist provided cavity treatments and professional cleaning, while the other specialists delivered personal care and emotional support to those in need. Social service volunteers assembled and distributed 25 packages filled with essential food and household items to families with many children, the elderly, and the sick. Financial assistance was extended to the needy. Meanwhile, the kitchen team, supported by younger volunteers, efficiently managed meal preparation and distribution.

Children participated in daily educational and outdoor activities such as river and lake hikes, obstacle courses, cutting wood, cooking by campfire, games, environmental cleanup, and lessons on tying knots. A young devotee led creative workshops in arts and crafts, including plasticine modeling, origami, and drawing. On the final day, a joyful concert brought everyone together, featuring dancing, poetry, singing, and storytelling—reflecting the spirit of fellowship and unity in the camp. Afterward, the participants visited a nearby monastery dedicated to a revered Russian saint, adding a spiritual dimension to their experience.