Work with Children

'There is a great choice of placements and some of the children have enormous potential.' Tamsin Clube 2007

For five years we have been working successfully with a number of childcare placements that we can offer you. ‘Family Homes’ are dedicated small orphanages which house up to 12 children, some of which are especially for physically and mentally disabled children. Additionally we have places for volunteers in a central children’s hospital, Romania’s first ever Hospice and placements in state nurseries and primary schools.

Volunteers need to have a passion for working with children; our best volunteers are caring and not afraid to give and receive plenty of hugs. Your enthusiasm and attention will enable these children to develop, play and enjoy their childhood. Many of our volunteers choose to combine several different projects; working in more than one location adds variety and can be more productive.

Work with Brown Bears

(The placement was) 'more than I could never have hoped to have so much fun, to meet such amazing people and live in such a wonderful place. And obviously I adore the bears!' Emily Barclay 2008

There are over 30 bears currently at the brand new sanctuary. The bears are being rehabilitated after years of misery in circuses or as tourist attractions in tiny cages. It is fantastic to see these beautiful animals living happier lives and you will help achieve this by working alongside a very dedicated team of Romanian workers.

You have to be happy to turn your hand to all tasks in the day to day running. Volunteers need to enjoy being outdoors, be passionate about bears and be able to do moderately physical work as part of a team. The nature of the work means that volunteers wanting to stay from 1 week to 3 months are all equally welcome and valued.

For shorter term arrangements Click here to find out more.