Why Care & Community in Romania?

Forged from the Roman province of Dacia, Romania's unique Latin culture stands alone in the heart of Eastern Europe. Its painted monasteries, forested mountains and lush seaside resorts have created a new tourist industry in the post-communist era.

Volunteering in Romania

Projects Abroad work with small orphanages in and around Brasov where volunteers work with all ages from babies to 16 year-olds. Despite international awareness of the plight of Romanian orphans, there remain large numbers of neglected children throughout the country who need daily attention. Volunteers are able to make a significant difference to an orphan's life simply by spending time with them. All of the orphanages are keen to have volunteers with new ideas and energy to help the permanent staff.

Why Volunteer in a Care & Community Placement?

Voluntary care work is extremely beneficial to all those involved, whether it is in a developed or a developing country. Throughout the world, there are vast numbers of children who are orphaned or neglected, and in need of love, care and affection. These are things which you do not need to be trained or qualified to give. The only qualities that the volunteer needs to possess are a care for fellow human beings and a desire to improve the lives of those with domestic or physical circumstances less fortunate than their own.

People are often unaware of the impact they can have on another person's life, with even the smallest gesture. Spending as little as one month working in an orphanage, a volunteer can have a hugely significant and positive impact on the lives of underprivileged children.

While the input of the volunteer is beneficial to the placement, in turn the placement proves beneficial to the volunteer. Volunteers are in a privileged position to be able to work in an environment culturally different from their own, where they can have unique experiences and develop a greater understanding of how other groups of people think and live. They go home with more self-confidence and a greater knowledge of the world.