Happy 61-st Victory Day, everyone!

I just wanted to share a wonderful resource (in English) that was recently developed in Russia to commemorate this date.

9 May

It contains facts, stories, dates and tons of useful information on participation of the Soviet Union in WWII.

FACT: The Soviet Union lost around 27 million people in World War II.

Yayayayayay!!!! Finally I've bought a PDA! Have been dreaming about it for a year probably. This will make my life SOOOO much easier - even lighter, because it will lift like 2 kilograms of books and organizers off my shoulders! :)

Check it out! HP iPAQ hx4700

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Всем волонтерам и добровольцам России! Если вы хотите стать участником глобального добровольческого проекта, заявите о своих свершениях! Пишите о ваших акциях, программах, идеях и состоявшемся опыте в блоге, посвященному Весенней Неделе Добра 2006 в России. Ваш вклад обязательно будет учтен!

События ВНД-2006 и Всемирного дня молодежного служения в России координируют Фонд "Созидание" и Российский центр развития добровольчества.

Подробности: http://events.takingitglobal.org/9311

Russian Language Online Community Coordinator

Location: Moscow, Russia
Duration: 9 months
Starting date: Immediate
Reports to: Multilingual Platform and Partnerships Coordinator

I. Background on TakingITGlobal:

TakingITGlobal is an international organization, led by youth, empowered by technology. TIG brings together young people in more than 200 countries within international networks to collaborate on projects addressing global problems and creating positive change. TakingITGlobal's main program, the TakingITGlobal.org online community, now receives over 45 million hits per month. Founded by young Canadians in 2000, TIG has launched projects with six UN agencies, and is supported by several major corporations, including HP, Microsoft, and RBC Financial Group.

In Russia, TakingITGlobal is working closely with Sozidanie Foundation and Russian Volunteer Development Center.


II. Responsibilities:

• Act as a focal point for TakingITGlobal in Russia;
• Manage current and develop new partnerships with local youth organizations, youth groups and NGOs;
• Work with the Russian Editorial and Translations Coordinator (based in Toronto) to ensure ongoing progress with the Russian website and e-newsletter translations;
• Work with the Multilingual Platform and Partnerships Coordinator (based in Toronto) to facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on Russian online community and local projects;
• Establish partnerships with local high schools and English language departments to support the translation of the website into Russian;
• Oversee the translation into Russian of the Understand Issues section (http://www.takingitglobal.org/understanding);
• Participate in skype meetings with other members of the multilingual team;
• Promote Russian language online community (www.takingitglobal.ru) through local youth media, local contests and presentations at youth events;
• Actively contribute and participate in the development of multilingual and local engagement strategy.


III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

• 1-2 years experience working or volunteering with NGOs, community-based organizations, youth groups or student clubs in Russia (required) and CIS (preferred);
• Excellent knowledge of English (writing, reading, speaking);
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven interest in international issues and current affairs;
• Good understanding of the issues facing young people in Russia;
• Familiarity with the youth organizations and youth groups across Russia;
• Interest in new technologies, online communication and online community building;
• university students are encouraged to apply!


IV. Conditions:

This is a part-time position (10-15 hours/week). Monthly honorarium – US $150.


V. Submission of applications:

Submit your resume and cover letter in English by April 10, 2006 to:

Sofya Mezhorina
sofya@takingitglobal.org