Romania is an undiscovered gem of Europe!

Those volunteering in Romania will find a country littered with medieval castles and rustic villages, where the Carpathian Mountains provide a stunning backdrop to warm and welcoming communities.

Romania’s beautiful natural landscapes and rich history make it an alluring destination for volunteer work abroad.

Despite its entry to the EU in 2007, Romania faces a number of social and economic issues characteristic of developing nations. Romania has struggled to recover from the hardships of a harsh communist regime and the recent economic downturn has made long-standing issues of underdevelopment and poverty even worse.

Unemployment is high, urban housing conditions are poor and state benefits are minimal. Child welfare is of particular concern, as increasing numbers of children are placed into institutional care, placing pressure on an already stretched social care system. The education system too is chronically under-funded, making career break volunteers an invaluable resource.

As a volunteer in Romania you can help to support underprivileged children living in the picturesque region of Transylvania. Our Romania volunteer programme is based in local care homes, giving you the chance to work closely with children and youths from difficult backgrounds. There are also opportunities for volunteer work in local schools where you can teach English and inspire young Romanians to escape the economic and social hardship they have been born into.

Teaching

Teaching
The Romanian education system lags behind many of its European neighbours and schools are often under-funded and lacking resources. By volunteering in Romania and teaching at care homes and secondary schools you can help address this problem and improve children’s prospects for the future.

Teach and support care home children in Romania

Volunteer teaching in Romania schools

Childcare

Childcare
Romania is home to large numbers of vulnerable children who have been orphaned or abandoned by families who cannot afford to support them. We offer volunteer work abroad in care homes that provide social and emotional support for disadvantaged youths.

Teach and support care home children in Romania