Description

We offer a volunteer programme with children from the Gypsy community in Slovakia. The community centre is run long term by local NGO with whom we cooperate. You will work with the children in a socially highly disintegrated community and you will also see the stunning Tatra region of Slovakia. There are activities planned- sports, crafts, trips, teaching English, learning Romany. Also you can plan your own activities offering your unique skills.

Highlights

Unique opportunity to work close to your home with people of very different culture in a beautiful countryside.

Qualifications

* At least 18 years old
* No criminal record
* Not disclosing information about the people in the project

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

490

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteer understands he will work with people from problematic environment and will attempt to understand very different environment. He wants to help on one to one basis with humility, he is not an activist who publicizes the gypsy issue.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Guesthouse Tatras's Mission Statement

The children from the disadvantaged Gypsy community are provided with educational activities and games to be able to develop as persons and realise their potential.

Year Founded

2011