Moldova Orphanage Volunteers

From £449, 7 days, Moldova

  • Volunteering
  • Adventure 2 out of 5
  • Relaxation 2 out of 5
  • Culture 4 out of 5
Moldova Orphanage Volunteers

Trip Highlights

  • Seeing how volunteering your time and skills makes a difference each day to children who need it
  • Experiencing the Moldovan lifestyle and becoming an important part of the local community
  • Discover the history of Chisinau
  • Getting to know the locals and their renowned hospitality and enthusiasm

Trip Summary

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What's included?

  • Airport transfers
  • Orientation on arrival
  • All accommodation during your stay
  • Full support and assistance from your coordinator throughout your time in Moldova
  • 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner)
  • 24 hour emergency support number
  • Internet access

What's not included?

  • All flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas

Rewarding work in the eastern European country of Moldova. Care for Moldova orphanage children in a rehabilitation centre or boarding school.

 

You’ll play with the little ones and teach the older ones. Mainly, though, you’ll give them much-needed love and affection.  This is a demanding yet rewarding placement for those who want to care for abandoned or sick children.

 

Volunteers will spend their time interacting with the orphaned children, while also experiencing Moldovan life and culture in the capital of the country, Chisinau.

 

Please note: Due to visa difficulties, this programme is only available to UK, EU or US passport holders.


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What will I be doing?

  • Volunteer Role (2 - 12 weeks)

Volunteer Role: 2 - 12 weeks

Destination info

Moldova is situated between Romania and Ukraine. Chisinau formerly known as Kishineu, is situated on the Byk River in the central area of Moldova.  Visitors to this town are always surprised at how funky the city is; the communist government hasn’t put a downer on the nightlife, which continues until the early hours. The Moldovans attitude is focused on enjoying life – at all hours of the day. Visitor’s previous conceptions of this poor country may be quite inaccurate. Chisinau is the place to be in modern Moldova.

  • Location: Chisinau

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


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.

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Additional Information & FAQs

Minimum age

The participants on this programme may be of a broad age range. Minimum age is 18 (17 with parental consent).

 

Accommodation

You will either stay in a shared volunteer house a short bus ride outside Chisinau, in a village called Gratiesti or in shared volunteer apartments in Chisinau. The volunteer house is fenced and gated and also has a garden. The apartments are comfortable and closer to the main orphanage. Both have full facilities and you will be expected to keep them clean and tidy.

 

Meals

Two meals per day are provided; breakfast and dinner.

 

Advice & Safety

Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.

 

You will be assigned a personal travel advisor who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.

 

In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our staff at any time should you need to.

 

 

FAQ

1. What language do they speak in Moldova?

They speak mostly Romanian and also Russian. You do not need to be able to speak the languages but it might be useful to take a phrasebook or at least some key words with you (especially Romanian).

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2. Is Moldova safe?

Yes it is safe, but you should also use common sense when exploring the city and with looking after your belongings. An in country coordinator will always be available for you.

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3. What is the average age of volunteers on this programme?

Ages are mixed and vary from 17 to 70. All ages are welcome!

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4. How many other volunteers will I be with?

Numbers of volunteers vary throughout the year with the summer months being busiest. Volunteers are needed all year round and so numbers will vary from 1 to 15.

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5. What is the weather like in Moldova?

The climate is not dissimilar to the UK with the summers generally being hotter.

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Nicola Wilson - October 2011

How would you rate your overall experience?
(9/10)
Give us up to 10 words that sum up your experience: for example - "Great experience, made new friends, totally unforgettable!"

Challenging experience but kids made it unique, special and unforgettable.

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(6/10)
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(6/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(6/10)
Please rate the worthwhileness of any volunteering in your trip if applicable.
(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Working with the children in the orphanage was a really unique and special experience. The trip was quite challenging but this made it all worthwhile. Visiting families in a rural village that my hostess helps through a welfare project. The confidence boost from taking the plunge and going for it with this trip - it was a big personal challenge for me and I'm 100% glad I did it.

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

I had read that English is not widely spoken but had not really expected it to be so limited. Very few people I met spoke any English at all and this is quite an isolating experience - a few words from a phrasebook isn't really enough so it's just worth being aware of this before you go. Secondly, while busy during the day, there isn't much to do in the evening and, particularly if there are no other volunteers, there will be quite a lot of "downtime" - take things to do - books, music or whatever you prefer. You will need to get a CRB check done and a letter from your Doctor to say you don't have any communicable diseases. If you're booking last minute you need to make sure you have time to get this arranged before you go. (a copy of a valid CRB from elsewhere was accepted for me).

Would you travel with our company again?

No

Would you recommend us?

No

Laura Thorogood - August 2011

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(10/10)
Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(6/10)
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(8/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(9/10)
Please rate the worthwhileness of any volunteering in your trip if applicable.
(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

The country was amazing! The people were friendly! The orphanage was incredible! I had such a good time!

Would you travel with our company again?

No

Would you recommend us?

Yes

Clare Murphy - July 2011

How would you rate your overall experience?
(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

I enjoyed every minute of this trip, the problem I had was that it wasnt long enough! every day was a highlight-it was hard at times and hearbreaking seeing the children with special needs and babies/ toddlers lying in the cots with nothing but I felt I made a difference to the childrens lives during my 2 week stay,brought some fun, laughter, stimulation,play and cuddles!

Beth Arnott - August 2010

How would you rate your overall experience?
(9/10)
Give us up to 10 words that sum up your experience: for example - "Great experience, made new friends, totally unforgettable!"

Best decision I have ever made, fantastic!

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(9/10)
Please rate the service provided by the team in country
(10/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(10/10)
Please rate the worthwhileness of any volunteering in your trip if applicable.
(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Spending time with the children at the orphanage

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

1 week is not long enough! Try to learn some basic Romanian, the carers at the orphanage don't tend to speak English. Give as much time to the children as possible-after all, that's what you're there for.

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Would you recommend us?

Yes

Arabella Stewart - August 2010

How would you rate your overall experience?
(8/10)
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Fell in love with the kids, they were amazing

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(8/10)
Please rate the service provided by the team in country
(8/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(7/10)
Please rate the worthwhileness of any volunteering in your trip if applicable.
(9/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Just being with the kids

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

prepare for very hot weather in the summer bring a rug to sit on with the kids bring a big smile

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Emma Patterson - July 2010

How would you rate your overall experience?
(10/10)
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Children and people were amazing.The trip was so rewarding.

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(7/10)
Please rate the service provided by the team in country
(9/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(10/10)
Please rate the worthwhileness of any volunteering in your trip if applicable.
(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Meeting the children and bonding with them and meeting amazing people who were also doing the trip.

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

Reasearch about where your going first and try and not have big expectations.And just make the most of your trip and have a great time :).

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Would you recommend us?

Yes

Sonya Howard - July 2010

How would you rate your overall experience?
(8/10)
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Amazing, totally unforgettable experience, made loads of new friends.

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(7/10)
Please rate the service provided by the team in country
(9/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(10/10)
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(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

The highlight was just being with the children, i fell in love with them all... they were all so sweet and caring, and loved playing around!

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

Take bug spray and cream, i got quite a few bites! Take blankets for the orphanage as they are good to use to sit out on. Take plenty of pictures :)

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Would you recommend us?

Yes

Emma Nordon - May 2010

How would you rate your overall experience?
(8/10)
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Totally Unforgettable!! Learnt so much!! Was sad to say goodbye!!

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(7/10)
Please rate the service provided by the team in country
(9/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(9/10)
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(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

I learnt a lot from my trip to Moldova, it was a country I knew nothing about and a country I had never even heard of before organising my trip. The orphanage staff in my group were extremely friendly and helpful and my host made me feel welcome and at home throughout my stay! Working so closely with the children was the best experience, it brings so personal emotions that are sometimes too difficult to explain in simple terms to others. I enjoyed the lifestyle as well as the experiences whilst there and I would definitely consider going back to help further! One of the biggest highlights was shopping for shoes for the children and receiving all of the donations eventually that I had sent before my trip.

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

Be prepared for simple living, possibly sharing a bed depending on where you are staying. Be open minded to a completely different lifestyle, just go with the flow and enjoy learning about somewhere so different from home. Remember that even if you think that a cuddle or smile towards these children isn't alot or seems like your wasting your time the joy they feel within from that small bit of TLC is more than they may have for the rest of the day or even the week. Some children take a little while to get used to you but even if they smile for just half a minute, it brightens up there day no end.

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Would you recommend us?

Yes

Lizz Hall - May 2010

How would you rate your overall experience?
(8/10)
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great fun, awesome children, nice city

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(8/10)
Please rate the service provided by the team in country
(10/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(9/10)
Please rate the worthwhileness of any volunteering in your trip if applicable.
(7/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Working in the orphanage.

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

Take blankets for the children to play on. Do be VERY patient Try to learn as much of the language before you go as possible because in country there is no encorougement to learn the language

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Would you recommend us?

Yes

Alice Palmer - January 2010

How would you rate your overall experience?
(8/10)
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a fantastic experience which opened my eyes and my heart.

Please rate the service received from our team before departure
(9/10)
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(9/10)
Please rate the accommodation during your stay
(10/10)
Please rate the worthwhileness of any volunteering in your trip if applicable.
(10/10)
What were the highlights of your trip?

Being with kids in the orphanage was inspiring. Also got the chance to visit some poor families in the villages which was a humbling experience. Got to see a lot of the country to.

Do you have 3 top tips for future travellers?

Keep a journal learn the basics of the language Keep an open mind

Would you travel with our company again?

Yes

Would you recommend us?

Yes

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