Description

Come to Romania, one of the most beautiful and unspoilt countries of Eastern Europe, to love and care for young orphaned children, giving them the chance they need in life.

You could be helping out at a variety of places:
- 'Family Homes' : dedicated small orphanages housing up to 12 children, some of which are especially for physically and mentally disabled children.
- state orphanages
- a children's hospital
- Romania's first ever hospice
- state nurseries
- primary schools

Volunteers need to have a passion for working with children; our best volunteers are caring and not afraid to give and receive plenty of hugs. Your enthusiasm and attention will enable these children to develop, play and enjoy their childhood. Many of our volunteers choose to combine several different projects; working in more than one location adds variety and can be more productive.

Highlights

- Bringing happiness and giving attention to the individual children you work with.
- Working with disabled children and making that breakthrough smile, laugh or word
- Discovering a tucked away corner of Eastern Europe and calling it home.
- Making great friends, from your group and from Brasov.
- Enjoying Brasov's vibrant social scene and surrounding beauty.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

GBP 1,495

Program Fees Include:

Includes full support throughout, UK preparation course, up to 3 months comfortable central accommodation, basic Romanian tuition. Excludes flights, food (approx GBP 3 per day.) Cost is for 1 month. Extra months GBP 375 subject to availability.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Our voluntary placements are open to anyone over 17 and we always welcome career breakers of any age. For Canada you will need to be aged 18-30.

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day from recepit of form to booking interview

Oyster Worldwide's Mission Statement

We are a specialist UK based Gap Year and Responsible Travel Company. We pride ourselves on offering a personalized service to our clients through our experienced destination managers. We offer either voluntary or paid work in 13 countries around the world.

Year Founded

2006