Childcare and Development in Turkey

I am Ahmed from Bahrain. I've volunteered in a middle school in Istanbul to help the Turkish students in the English lessons. It was the most challenging experience I've ever had. I felt in love with the environment and everything was going in the right way. The children were lovely and grateful and they were utilizing their efforts to learn and practice more. I hope that I'll come back again soon. My thankfulness to Love Volunteers for offering me this great chance which increases my self-confidence and my desire to help others. Istanbul is a wonderful city in which you cannot get bored in it. Many activities you can do in your free time. It has a perfect transportation system including buses and metro stations as well as the taxies which were found everywhere. You will not face any difficulties in hiring to the project site. It is better to have a mobile 4G service with internet connection so that it'll be easier to find your correct way. You'll enjoy the Turkish cuisine which are diverse and delicious. The school staff were very friendly and cooperative especially the English teachers as they help to break the language barrier with the children. They are always available when I require any help. The children were very friendly and intimate, and they accept my presence with them. Other teachers were very gregarious, and they invited me to attend their classes. TIPS: You will absolutely get familiar with your stay in Turkey. You will love the project and the environment. Everyone here sends their greetings to you. It's better to have an internet connection with you to stay in touch with your assistant. I recommend volunteering in this project with Love Volunteers.

I have just finished my childcare volunteer program in Istanbul, Turkey. It was the most challenging experience I have ever had. It increases my self confidence and willingness to help children from different communities. It was a great chance to meet new people and communicate with pupils outside your region and share with them your expertise and know about their mores. The teaching staff in the school, especially the English teachers were very cooperative and helpful. They helped to break the language barrier with the children and help me to arrange and organize the lesson activities. The pupils at the school were very lovely and amiable, they show an acceptance to my presence with thim and always send their greetings welcomeness. The duration was very short and I hope that I could stay longer but unfortunately because of my opening of the university next week. I am very upset that this experience comes to an end quickly after I got familiar with the school environment. I am planning to come again if there is a chance for sure - God willing - . I was unfamilar with the transportation in Istanbul. This was one of the obstructions that I faced during my stay. Using the metro and the buses was hard for me because I have no idea about the stations and I was afraid to use them and get lost in the city, so I always used the typical taxi and (Uber app) taxies as my primary transportation in Istanbul. The hostel accomodation was at the heart of the city. It is in a perfect location where everything you need is available. Because of the renovation process in the hotel it can not provide meals, and that was not a serious problem. I wish to send my thankfulness to everyone made my trip successful. My greetings to Love Volunteers and the local team in Turkey for their efforts and continuous follow up. I am very grateful to you