Take Part In a Summer School for Children in Romania

  Romania

Bacau

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: 5th - 19th July, 19th July - 2nd Aug, 2nd - 16th Aug, 16th - 30th Aug

Description: You will be working with approximately 40-100 disadvantaged children between the ages of 5 and 18 years old. The summer school runs from 9am-2pm each day and the children sometimes come back during the evenings to watch a film etc. At each summer school, there are usually 6 different clubs: art, drawing, music, dance, sport and English. One CAST volunteer will be assigned to each of the clubs along with 1 or 2 Romanian volunteers. You will need to plan activities and carry these out with the children for approximately 40 minutes, after this time the clubs will rotate. All 6 groups will get to do each of the different clubs every day. Volunteers can either do the same club for the entire week or swap between themselves if they wish.

Highlights: This is a fun project ideal for young volunteers or those who haven't volunteered abroad before. CAST volunteers work closely with Romanian volunteers of similar ages and form strong friendships with them. Volunteers also have the freedom to plan their own activities for the children.

Cost in US$: Cost of flight plus GBP 100 - GBP 200 to cover living costs

Experience Required: yes

We recommend that volunteers gain experience of working with children before taking part in this project.

Age Range: 16+

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

Participants Travel to Romania in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6-8

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post-Program 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