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GYC3433 - Community work with orphans Country: Malaysia Cost: £795.00 Please note: £100 per extra week Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 4 weeks (4 - 12 weeks) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... someone a love of children who will enjoy helping them achieve a better life. Volunteers who are flexible and willing to get involved in a variety of activities will gain immense satisfaction. The children you are working with can be overly active and easily distracted so make sure you have plenty of patience and tolerance! These children need help with building social skills and confidence so the ability to use your imagination to create tasks that will engage and entertain will benefit them greatly. This is a project that allows you to enjoy the best of Malaysia, from Kuala Lumpur's futuristic architecture and bustling night-markets to the tranquility and timeless beauty of the countryside. This is a great opportunity to work with disadvantaged children who have been abandoned, orphaned or separated from their families. Many of these children hail from marginalised communities who have been left out of Malaysia's recent economic development. You can make a Huge difference to the lives of these children at risk by providing them with a positive role model, building their social skills and confidence, helping with their education and giving the project staff a much needed helping hand. Project details: There are a number of projects that you could be placed at in various locations throughout Kuala Lumpur. All offer shelter, support, basic education and social welfare to orphaned, neglected and abused children. They are either privately run or have been set up by NGOs to care for newborns through to children aged 18yrs old. They all aim to provide a safe and stable environment so that these children can focus on their education, develop life skills and confidently leave the welfare homes behind for a brighter future. Why the project needs volunteers: All the projects are understaffed and volunteers are desperately needed. The projects that i-to-i volunteers work with aim to help disadvantaged children and bring them off the streets to help break the cycle of poverty and abuse. By sharing your own life experiences and cultures you will be able to inspire the children. Besides teaching English volunteers can offer love and attention as well as other social skills that the children can gain through interaction. English is fundamental to opening up the door to advanced educational opportunities and career choices. Your role as a volunteer: You will be involved in caring for the children and teaching them basic skills, these may include teaching English, helping with homework, organising recreational activities, helping at meal times and coaching in basic life skills. You will be generally giving care and attention that they would otherwise not receive. Where the project is based: These projects are based in and around Kuala Lumpur. Please arrange your flights to arrive into Kuala Lumpur International Airport. KLIA (airport code KUL) on the specified arrival date. Orphanages across the world are desperate for volunteers. My i-to-i coordinator Brian told me during induction: ‘you might not always see the impact you make, but as an ongoing project, volunteers make a world of difference to these children. His words transpired to be spot on. I, along with many volunteers before me have made it our goal to develop the children’s confidence in how special they truly are. Orphanages will continually need volunteers with passion, creativity and patience to provide the attention and care these children so desperately need. Debra: Community work with orphans near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 0845 344 7592 i-to-i: We pride ourselves in a high level of service to ensure that all our gap year travellers get the most our of their meaningful travel. With Teaching, Community Development, Conservation, Sports, Media and Health placements in 24 countries, we can offer you the meaningful gap year that you want.