Take photos of the streets lined with colorful buildings, wander art museums, and snag some treats from a vendor on the street. Then, stand in awe of historic architecture in Rome, or take a boat tour of Venice. Spend the day exploring Old Town Krakow, and take a trip out to the mountains.
Czech Republic — Arrive early, before other tourists, to walk along famous Charles Bridge. Then, wander up the hill to Prague castle, and shop a little in this capital city. Austria — Visit museums and photograph incredibly detailed and beautiful architecture in tranquil Vienna. Your favorite artists are found in the museums here.
France — Fulfill your childhood dreams by having a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower. You also have to spend an afternoon in the Louvre, and soak up the sun on the coast. Slovenia — Boat across the lake to medieval Bled castle, or take the train through the underground network of caves. Bulgaria — Stroll the streets of the capital, relax in famous mineral spas, and bike the mountains along the Black Sea coast.
Moldova — This country is all about cave monasteries, beautiful churches, and another chance to head to the coast. Get the true feel of a Russian culture here. Croatia — Ancient coastal towns like Dubrovnik, Roman amphitheaters, and some of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe.
We love Croatia! Greece — Head to one of the top destinations in the world. The Parthenon, Mykonos, hilltop monasteries, incredible town views…need we say more? I quit my job to come here, and put off taking the LSAT for law school. I'm so glad that I did. I would do it over again! Spring semester with ILP worked best for me because most of the time I would be abroad would be when I wasn't in school anyway. I am still deferring this Spring semester though because I miss the first 3 weeks of school while in Romania.
This allows me to work throughout the whole summer and earn a lot of money to pay for school in Fall. It's surprising how much you can save when you ask yourself 'Is this worth taking money away from Romania?
Also, every sacrifice and cent has been worth it to have this life-changing experience. You tell them how much you are paying for the program, and if they approve it, the bank matches the price. So half of my money came from that, and the rest I worked hard during school and the holiday season.
Many relatives tried to dissuade me from coming because they were worried for my safety. I wish I'd known Romania isn't quite as different from America as I thought it would be. You can easily look it up on Google, it would have just been nice to really understand child development a bit better. I would have also liked to have known Romanians LOVE gifts and its part of their culture, so bring some things from America. They really appreciate it! Take a step back in time as a volunteer in Romania, the sunniest place in Europe.
Romania is nestled in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains and has a coast along the Black Sea. Because of heavy forestation, Romania has one of the richest populations of fauna in all of Europe, including wolves, bears and lynxes.
As a volunteer in Romania, you have the chance to help at a child care center located in Valea Screzii, a small village near the Carpathian Mountains. Life has changed little there over the last hundred years, and you can expect to see horses and carts on a daily basis. In Romania, Bridget was a volunteer coordinator. She had a few responsibilities during her internship. One of them was to help volunteers to adjust, when they came to Romania, and to show them around.
She also assisted volunteers with their daily activities with children. Bridget mentions that sometimes it is hard to see the immediate impact on volunteering with children but she believes working with children is a very important job.
My quest was awesome. I could not have asked for a better first international experience, the United Planet staff, the in-country staff, and the people at Pro Vita in Romania made my experience so comfortable and welcoming. Romanian culture was so hospitable and open, I was able to learn about my hosts and their daily lives. I also learned quite a bit of Romanian and I was having basic conversations by the end of my week there.
The connections I made with the children and staff at Pro Vita left me with such an attachment to the experience that it was hard to leave at the end of the week. Logan D. Volunteers will live on-site and may tend to the basic needs of the children, teach English, organize games and activities, and more.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their special skills and interests or come with ideas for activities and games to engage in with the children.
Available Dates: Quests start the first and third Monday of each month, year-round Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Requirements: At least 18 years old Global Health Volunteer Projects Licensed doctors may volunteer at a small clinic at the child care center in Romania.
If you want to support children in need through education, this project is for you. If you have loads of energy and love spending time playing games with children, working with children in Romania is definitely for you.
If you have any experience working with physically or mentally disabled people, your skills will help a great deal. Local staff are often overstretched in their duties and would welcome your dedication and enthusiasm. They are always available to assist if you need any advice or guidance. Anyone over 18 will need to do a basic medical check and get a Police Clearance Certificate. This is used to demonstrate that you're fit to work with children.
Please note that it can take up to 40 days to receive clearance. Our Childcare Project in Romania runs year-round and you need to spend at least two weeks on the project. We encourage you to stay longer to make a bigger impact on the people you work with. As a Childcare volunteer in Romania, you'll work in a kindergarten, daycare center, or special needs center.
English has become an important global language for business and tourism. So, English speaking ability from an early age will make many more opportunities available to children, especially in education or for employment.
As a Childcare volunteer working with children in Romania, you will offer invaluable help in introducing them to English. Come up to exciting ways to help children learn through play. The special needs centers we work with in Romania are often understaffed and low on resources. This will free up local staff to do other crucial work that they never get to at the placement. One of the best things about volunteering abroad is that you get to meet other volunteers from all over the world.
Make the most of this opportunity by sharing ideas for activities, lessons, and games at the regular workshops that we organize for you. Share these ideas with the staff at your placement to give them more ideas for improving the lives of those in need.
To make sure we keep track of specific needs at our placements, we use checklists. This information will be uploaded onto our Global Impact Database. This database helps us keep track of the development at our placements so that we continue to improve. It might seem small and old-fashioned at first sight, but the city has the modern hustle and bustle of any other. Which placement you work at will depend on what type of care work you would like to do. These facilities are often overcrowded, and local teachers and caregivers desperately need more support.
When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you.
You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Romania Arrival Procedures page. Every day at work will be different. On some days you can do arts and crafts with the children, and on another you can play sports or teach English. Later on, you can work on improving the English and literacy of the children. If you work with disabled children and adults, your morning will start by helping serve breakfast.
This will be followed by engaging in mentally stimulating activities, like reading, building puzzles, or playing simple games. Lunch will take place between 12pm and pm.
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