Building Brighter Futures with CAST

  Belarus

Minsk

  Bulgaria

Sofia,  Varna

  India

Goa,  Hyderabad

  Romania

Bucuresti (Bucharest)

  Uganda

Kampala

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: throughout the year

Description: We offer a wide range of volunteering oppurtunities abroad from volunteering in schools in India, to orphanages in Belarus to arranging activities for street children in Romania and many more in between. Our projects run from seven days to four weeks so there really is something for everyone.

Highlights: The highlight of our volunteer programme is that you see for yourself the difference you are making to children and other young people who currently have to endure a troubled life. By giving them a voice and support, you can help us to start to build a brighter future for them.
Our volunteer programme is also a great way to gain valuable experience for all kinds of professions.

Qualifications: We do not ask our volunteers to have any specific qualifications but we offer oppurtunities for those with qualifications within the healthcare and teaching professions to take part in trips to our projects where their skills are greatly appreciated.

Cost in US$: dependant on country of project

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: We are open to anyone over the age of sixteen wishing to make a difference to peoples lives.

Age Range: 16+

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

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 7-10

Application Process Involves:

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

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Child and Adult Support Team (CAST)'s Mission Statement: To promote understanding and well-being of those living in precarious and uncertain circumstances, by allowing volunteers of the highest calibre to be forward thinking and socially responsible.

Year Founded: 2003