Moldova Orphanage Project

The main focus of this project is to provide needed care to orphans in Chisinau, Moldova. Volunteers are desperately needed to give love and attention to children who would not normally receive any if it were not for volunteers. It is ideally suited to all the volunteers who want to make a difference to the lives of those less fortunate than themselves.

The Volunteer Project

The project is demanding yet the feeling of satisfaction gained from helping underprivileged and often sick children is huge. You will spend your time caring for the orphaned children, playing with them and generally giving them the love and attention they so badly need. There will also be ample opportunity to immerse yourself in the Moldovan lifestyle and culture in its capital city Chisinau.

Children are always the most vulnerable members of society. One of the goals of this project is to give the children a sense of self worth and to provide kind and compassionate human contact that they otherwise would not have. Your help as a volunteer is needed to provide the children with love, attention and the knowledge that someone cares about them.

Volunteer work takes place in a large rehabilitation centre for young children of 0-5 years.

The Small Children’s Rehabilitation Centre

The centre is home to about 200 children between 0 and 5 years old, some of whom are mildly or severely disabled.

The children are split into 11 groups of about 15 to 20 orphans divided by age and disabilities. Due to the lack of staff at the Orphanage, these children rarely have any playtime or attention other than being fed, dressed and washed. This is where the volunteer work comes in. As a volunteer you would choose a group to work with and spend time caring and playing with children on a daily basis. You may also help occasionally with the feeding and dressing of the children.

There is also the option during your stay to visit and help out at a smaller private orphanage run by "Save the Children". During the summer months this will be held at a summer camp outside the capital. There are 15 to 20 children aged between 2 and 16 years old and activities will include games, painting workshops, and team building activities.

Location

Moldova’s capital city Chisinau.

Accommodation and meals

You will stay in a very comfortable, shared volunteer house a short bus ride outside Chisinau, in a nice village called Gratiesti. The property is fenced and gated and also has a garden. You will be expected to keep the house clean and tidy. Alternatively, when the house is full, you will stay in shared volunteer apartments in the city of Chisinau. Two meals per day are provided; breakfast and dinner.

Programme Overview

Duration & Prices: 2 weeks £499, 3 weeks £699, 4 weeks £799

How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.

What is included?
Airport transfers
Orientation on arrival
Accommodation at volunteer house
2 meals a day
Full support and assistance
24 hour emergency number
Internet access

What is not included?
Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Travel Insurance
Soft drinks and alcohol

Summary:
Help educate, play and entertain these children using your creative skills. Volunteers are needed to simply provide the love and attention that these children crave.
Other voluntary work in Moldova

Programme dates: Please contact us for start dates.

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