Help Care for Romanian Orphans
from £1495 GBP
Help Care for Romanian Orphans
Countries: Romania
Call: 0845 344 7562
Product Details
We have a wide variety of types of care work which volunteers can become involved with in Romania. In recent years there has been a restructuring of the orphanages in the ancient city of Brasov, where Projects Abroad Romania is based. Volunteers can now work in smaller homes for orphans; each housing about ten to twelve children aged between 4 and 16 years old. We also have a Care project based in the paediatric ward of a hospital where volunteers help with the daily care of babies and children.
Opportunities are also available to work with children and adults with physical and mental disabilities at day care centres and homes. These placements are demanding and are ideal for volunteers who have some previous experience of working with physically or mentally handicapped children or adults. Finally you may be interested in working at a shelter caring for the elderly. Local staff, including your placement supervisor, will welcome your dedication and enthusiasm and are on hand at all times should you need any guidance.
What will I doVolunteering on a Care project in Romania is a chance to make a difference to the day-to-day lives of a really deserving group of children. Your assistance will also greatly help support the dedicated but overstretched staff. All of the homes are keen to have volunteers with new ideas and energy to help the permanent staff. Sometimes, just talking to the children and regularly picking up the younger ones can make a significant difference to their development, but previous volunteers have also enjoyed helping teach some of the children basic, conversational English, as well as involving them in activities such as song, dance, drama and sports during their free time.
Volunteers working on the Care placement in the hospital will be involved in helping to look after the babies by changing nappies, bathing and feeding them. You will also play with the children in the hospital's play room. The hospital is understaffed and help from the volunteers is greatly appreciated by the local staff. Many of the children come from gypsy families and often stay in the hospital for several weeks after recovering from an illness.
Watch the video...How to apply?
Feel free to call or email us, we have a friendly team ready to answer your questions. Visit our website and complete the online application. Complete the application form as fully as possible. While it is useful for us to have your passport number and referee details they are not immediately crucial to start processing your application.
A deposit of £195 / €295 / AUS $ 495 is required with your application. We will immediately acknowledge receipt of your application and deposit payment.
Duration Details:
4 weeks up to 12 months
Representative:
All the time
This placement would suit:
caring, creative, energetic volunteers who want to make a difference.
Do you accept non UK citizens?
yes
Do you accept applicants with disabilities?
yes
User Comments:
“My experience in Romania was life altering. It opened my eyes to the immense deprivation that is so close to home. Working with the orphans was humbling - Overall, a fantastic memory. I have met lifelong friends and have definitely been inspired to travel even more after Uni. Thank you TPA!”
~ by Tiffany Cunningham
Inclusions
insurance, accommodation, food, kit, airport pickup
Projects Abroad
Help, Learn, Explore. You can do all of these with Projects Abroad. We organise flexible volunteering programmes in the developing world. We have sent 20,000 volunteers away to 23 different countries since 1992. We offer projects such as Teaching, Care, Conservation, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Journalism, Business, Law and Human Rights amongst others.
