Overview

We work with a community development organisation in the picturesque region of Transylvania. As a volunteer in Romania, you can work in care homes that provide residential care, education and emotional support for orphaned and abandoned children and disadvantaged young adults.

Volunteers contribute by acting as mentors, teachers and friends to the children and helping to create a supportive environment at the care homes. There are also volunteer opportunities at local schools for those interested in teaching in Romania.

This community volunteer programme gives gap year and career break travellers the opportunity to volunteer in a country typically neglected by volunteer organisations. Romanian children really benefit from their interaction with international volunteers and this project is ideal for anyone with experience of or an interest in social work, childcare or teaching.

Location

Country
Romania is an undiscovered gem of Europe, where the Carpathian Mountains provide a stunning centrepiece to a country dominated by medieval castles and rustic village communities. Romania’s beautiful natural landscapes and rich history make it an alluring destination for gap year and career break travel.

Region
Our Romania volunteer projects are based in Harghita County in Transylvania. The region has a distinctive character with dramatic medieval castles and scenic villages making it a great place to discover rustic Romanian culture while you volunteer abroad.

Local attractions
Transylvania is best known as the setting for Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula and the region is rich with gothic architecture and medieval villages. Harghita County is very mountainous and the Carpathian Mountains are a star attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.

Getting there
Volunteers can either fly into Bucharest or Budapest and take the train to Sighisoara where you will be met at the train station. Alternatively, and at an additional cost of £50, volunteers can fly into the nearest airport which is Targu Mures where you will be met at the airport and transferred to the project location.

Cost

This volunteer project lasts a minimum of one month. To give you greatest flexibility in your volunteer experience we give you the option of extending your stay on a week-by-week basis.

Programme Price
2 weeks = £545
Extra weeks = +£75 per week

What’s Included
• Pre-departure briefing
• Twin-share accommodation in local homestay
• Breakfast & dinner at homestay
• Meet at Miercurea Ciuc station and transfer to accommodation (volunteers flying into Targu Mures airport can be picked up at additional cost)
• In-country orientation & 24/7 support

What’s not included:
• International flights
• Visas, vaccinations and travel insurance
• Local transport
• Personal expenses

How to Book

You can book this volunteer programme online by clicking on ‘Book Now’. After filling in our online booking form you will be asked to pay a sign-up fee of £150 via PayPal, which will confirm your place on the project. Alternatively you can book your place on the phone, by calling 08000 32 33 50 and speaking to one of our volunteer coordinators.

The £150 sign-up fee is not an additional cost and is taken from your total project cost. Your place is not confirmed until we receive this payment. Payments can be made online via PayPal, by phone or by bank transfer. If you have any queries regarding the booking process please get in touch.

Not ready to book?
If you’re not ready to book, but want to find out more about any of our volunteer opportunities, click on ‘Enquire about this trip’ and submit our online enquiry form, or phone us on 08000 32 33 50. Our volunteer coordinators will be happy to answer any questions you may have and advise you on what project best suits you.

What happens next?
Once we have confirmed your booking we will guide you through the application process and help you plan and prepare for your trip of a lifetime!