Volunteer in a Transition Home for Single Mothers and their Babies

  Romania

Bucuresti (Bucharest)

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 14th July - 4th Aug and 4th - 25th Aug

Description: CAST aims to support the single mothers and their babies living in Emanuela Chiritescu's transition home by looking after and playing with the babies while the mothers go out to work so they can provide financially for themselves and their babies. Many of the mothers find it difficult to form relationships with their babies so CAST volunteers also try to help this process.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required but those with qualifications in the health or educational field are welcome to apply as specialist volunteers.

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

Experience Required: yes

We reccomend that volunteers gain experience with babies or young 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 3

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