Care Work / Childcare
Volunteering with children is one of the most selfless things you can do, and it’s a fantastic way to spend your gap year. It’s a life-changing experience and you’ll help develop underprivileged children to maximise their potential and equip them with the skills for a brighter future.
There are plenty of opportunities all over the world for anyone who wants a caring gap year and hundreds of childcare programmes to choose from. You can work in an orphanage in Cambodia, or care for the elderly in New Zealand, or change the lives of street children in Vietnam; the only thing that’s limiting you is your ambition and imagination. Childcare placements are a chance for volunteers to really make a difference.
Whatever your skills or amount of time you have available to offer, there are children who will benefit from you volunteering.
Volunteering is an amazing experience, not only for you, but for everyone you work with.
Summer Club Leader in Romania
Countries:
Romania
Duration:
from 3 Weeks
This summer volunteer club in Romania supports orphaned and abandoned children living in care homes. Help to improve the lives of those less fortunate during your gap year travel by leading activities at a Summer Club in Romania.
Healthcare projects worldwide in need of volunteers
Countries:
Belize,
Costa Rica,
Ghana,
Kenya,
Nepal,
Peru,
Philippines,
South Africa,
Vietnam,
Zambia
Duration:
from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks
Whether you are qualified and on a career break or studying and hoping to expand your experience with rotation, Kaya have a range of projects in Belize, Nepal, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Philippines, Costa Rica, Zambia, Kenya and Vietnam.
Help teach and care for young children on Zanzibar
Countries:
Tanzania
Duration:
from 2 Weeks to 8 Weeks
One of the most beautiful of Africa’s gems, Zanzibar is a wonderful mixture of history, culture and amazing beaches. You will be able to explore the sights and help to care for children in a baby day care centre.
Call: 0845 344 7592
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Volunteer on Childcare Projects in Mexico
Countries:
Mexico
Duration:
from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks
Volunteer in a children’s centre run by Save the Children on Mexico’s picturesque Caribbean coast
Volunteer with Disadvantaged Children in Peru
Countries:
Peru
Duration:
from 7 Days to 12 Weeks
Volunteer work in Peru and assist at an orphanage in Cuzco, known as the backpacking Mecca of South America and set against the spectacular Peruvian Andes. Volunteer work in Peru is an ideal starting point for first time volunteers and experienced volunteers alike.
Care work in Samoa
Countries:
Samoa
Duration:
from 4 Weeks
With paradise beaches and crystal clear waters, Samoa has a lot to offer. Why not give something back? Volunteer on our Projects Abroad Care placement and provide disadvantaged children with much-needed love and attention.
Over 30’s Rural Teaching and Community Project, Thanda Game Reserve South Africa
Countries:
South Africa
Duration:
from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks
Change the lives of people in a rural community through teaching, building projects and sustainability initiatives while living in the heart of a Big 5 game reserve! You'll also get plenty of time to go on game drives and see some of Africa's famous wildlife.
Community work with underprivileged kids in Lima, Peru
Countries:
Peru
Duration:
from 4 Weeks to 12 Weeks
Get involved with a charity that helps around 270 abandoned or orphaned children. You’ll work with local psychologists, teachers, doctors and nurses and to help give youngsters access to shelter, food, education, health care and plenty of much needed attention. The children range in age from 5 to 18 and all receive shelter, food, education, health care and plenty of much needed attention. You’ll join a friendly team of psychologists, teachers, doctors and nurses to teach English, art, cooking and sport amongst other things.
Call: 0845 344 7592
Care for Children in a Creche in South Africa
Countries:
South Africa
Duration:
from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks
Call: 0845 344 7585
India Experience
Countries:
India
Duration:
from 28 Days
An unforgettably adventurous and cultural experience! This 4 week trip will take you all around India- from the Taj Mahal, Thar Desert, and the trekking in Rishikesh to the beautiful beaches of Goa and Jaipur!
Work with disadvantaged children in China
Countries:
China
Duration:
from 4 Weeks
Our Projects Abroad Care placement in China offers volunteers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of local children, whilst getting to grips with a new and exciting culture. Projects Abroad works with several kindergartens in and around Chengdu and Shanghai. Volunteers will assist local teachers with all kinds of educational activities, such as arts and crafts, reading and writing.
Call: 0845 344 7562
Medical work experience in Romania
Countries:
Romania
Duration:
from 4 Weeks
Volunteers on our Projects Abroad Medical placement in Romania will gain a great deal of valuable work-experience alongside some of the most skilled and inspirational doctors in the country. You will find yourself coming into contact with conditions that you wouldn't normally see in the developed world.
Call: 0845 344 7562
Care work in Ethiopia
Countries:
Ethiopia
Duration:
from 2 Weeks
Snow-capped mountains and smiling faces. Multi-coloured lakes and world-renowned churches. Welcome to the real Ethiopia – a far cry from the parched and barren land it’s portrayed as on the news. This is a vibrant and exciting country, where the locals are waiting to welcome you. Projects Abroad volunteers work with orphanages, day care centres, kindergartens and care homes in and around Addis Ababa.
Community work in Philippines
Countries:
Philippines
Duration:
from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks
Philippines is all about adventure. It is one of the most diverse, exciting countries in the world, with friendly people, interesting food and spectacular surroundings. However many poor communities struggle with poverty and substandard healthcare. With Kaya’s community projects you can have a lasting effect on the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged Filipinos.
Medical work experience in Kenya
Countries:
Kenya
Duration:
from 4 Weeks
Volunteers on our Projects Abroad Medical placement in Kenya will gain a great deal of valuable work-experience alongside some of the most skilled doctors in the country. You will find yourself coming into contact with conditions that you wouldn't normally see in the developed world.
