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As a volunteer you will provide that added extra element of individual care and attention that every child needs.

You will find there is a role for you whether you are volunteering during a gap year - or even a gap month - from further education, a career break, your annual leave, or if you are no longer working and want others to benefit from your experience. All we ask is that you have energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to seeing the work through. Our local staff will support you throughout your time away with us.

Voluntary Community Development, Special Needs and Orphanage work with Projects Abroad

We work with orphanages, care centres and centres for people with disabilities in and around Chisinau, the small, timeless capital city. Volunteers help the local staff who have too much to do and not enough time to do it. There are opportunities to work with a range of age groups; you can help out with younger children by keeping them occupied and entertained or with older children, where there are opportunities to play games, help with homework or even teach them some English.

One of our popular care placements is with an independent living centre which is home to disabled children and young adults aged between 5 and 20. Volunteers here help with the active rehabilitation programme, working with people whose disabilities has led to them having to receive education at home, and helping them to integrate into society through activities like sports and arts and crafts. Another placement will have you working with children who are undergoing treatment for cancer.

A further placement keen to welcome volunteers is located in the suburbs of Chisinau, and promotes the integration of children from the city's African communities with native Moldovan children. The centre, although basic, is a great place to get involved and organise a football match, arrange art classes or teach basic computer skills.