Care for Disabled Orphans in Romania

  Romania

• Other Cities in Romania: 
Galati

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Open

Description: GVN has volunteer opportunities to join a Christian Mission which cares for disabled orphans in Romania. There are four group homes, and volunteers will work with orphans aged from ten year old children to young adults. The children have suffered so much at a young age, but with your help they will see a brighter future.

Each home is run like a family unit, where volunteers will act as a mother, father, brother, or sister. There are opportunities to teach, counsel and help with feeding, cooking and cleaning, depending on your skills and experiences. There is a huge focus on the children having FUN, being happy and enjoying the rest of their lives. This is in real contrast to the devastating conditions they have experienced in the state run institutions.

The minimum age for this program is 21. If this excludes you then you may be interested in our other orphanage programs in Nepal, Kenya, or Vietnam.

Qualifications:
As a volunteer on the project you must:
    * Be between 21 and 60
    * Be from NZ, Australia, North or South America, UK, Europe, Japan, China, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, or South Africa
    * Have no major health problems
    * Be willing to work in a Christian mission
    * This program can only accept female volunteers
    * Because of the nature of the work, all volunteers are required to obtain a doctor's certificate and a police report.

Cost in US$: Please inquire for details

Your application fee includes the following benefits:
* Personal Staff Support
* Your Romania Program Guide
* Your Fundraising Guide and Software
* Access to Your Own Online Journal
* Online Video - Preparing For Your Trip
* Opportunities for Discounts on Airfares

Once your application fee is paid the remainder of the cost for your time in the Romania program is:

* Cost for 6 weeks - USD 997
* Cost for 7 weeks - USD 1132
* Cost for 8 weeks - USD 1267
* Cost for 9 weeks - USD 1402
* Cost for 10 weeks - USD 1537
* Cost for 12 weeks - USD 1807

The in-country fee covers administrative charge, training, accommodation and meals during training and placement, and supervision.

You will also need to meet the costs of your flights, visa, shots, travel insurance, police check, corresponding airport departure tax, transportation to and from the airport, and personal expenses.

Your program fee includes the following benefits:
* Your In-Country Fee
* In-Country Support
* 24hr Emergency Line
* Membership To The Change Makers Club
* International Travel Advice
* Letter Of Completion

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers on this project are required to be female, 21 years old or over, have no major health problems and be willing to work in a Christian mission

Age Range: At least 21years of age

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to Romania Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Volunteer Network's Mission Statement: The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our incorporation number is WN/1194442. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.

Year Founded: 2000

Global Volunteer Network is a based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.