Description:
The Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer opportunities available through our partner organization in Romania. Volunteers have the opportunity to join a Christian Mission which cares for disabled orphans. There are four group homes, and volunteers will work with orphans aged from ten year old children to young adults. The children have suffered so much at a young age, but with your help they will see a brighter future.
Each home is run like a family unit, where volunteers will act as a mother, father, brother, or sister. There are opportunities to teach, counsel and help with feeding, cooking and cleaning, depending on your skills and experiences. There is a huge focus on the children having FUN, being happy and enjoying the rest of their lives. This is in real contrast to the devastating conditions they have experienced in the state run institutions.
The minimum age for this program is 21. If this excludes you then you may be interested in our other orphanage programs in Nepal, Kenya, or Vietnam.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
As a volunteer on the project you must:
* Be between 21 and 60
* Be from NZ, Australia, North or South America, UK, Europe, Japan, China, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, or South Africa
* Have no major health problems
* Be willing to work in a Christian mission
Language:
English
Cost in US$: See Website
Cost Includes: A US$350 application fee (fully refundable if you decide not to go) will secure your place on the program, with your program fee due for payment eight weeks before you begin your placement. You only pay your application fee once and then you can access any of GVN's volunteer programs over the next 5 years.
Your application fee includes the following benefits:
* Personal Staff Support
* Your Romania Program Guide
* Your Fundraising Guide and Software
* Access to Your Own Online Journal
* Online Video - Preparing For Your Trip
* Opportunities for Discounts on Airfares
Once your application fee is paid the remainder of the cost for your time in the Romania program is:
* Cost for 6 weeks - US $997
* Cost for 7 weeks - US $1132
* Cost for 8 weeks - US $1267
* Cost for 9 weeks - US $1402
* Cost for 10 weeks - US $1537
* Cost for 12 weeks - US $1807
The in-country fee covers administrative charge, training, accommodation and meals during training and placement, and supervision.
You will also need to meet the costs of your flights, visa, shots, travel insurance, police check, corresponding airport departure tax, transportation to and from the airport, and personal expenses.
Your program fee includes the following benefits:
* Your In-Country Fee
* In-Country Support
* 24hr Emergency Line
* Membership To The Change Makers Club
* International Travel Advice
* Letter Of Completion
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
childcare/children,
education,
food,
handicapped,
orphans
and teaching
Typical Volunteer: As a volunteer on the project you must be 21 years old or over, have no major health problems and be willing to work in a Christian mission
Age Range: At least 21years of age
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
Kiwi
and South African
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Group living
Participants Travel to Romania
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2-3 days
Post Services Include:
Alumni Network
Global Volunteer Network's Mission Statement: The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our incorporation number is WN/1194442. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
Year Founded: 2000
Global Volunteer Network is a This program is run by a Christian mission based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.