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After-School Supporter

location
4 - 50 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
rating  Buitengewoon 5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Matig Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Help provide children from disadvantaged backgrounds with a safe environment to continue learning and playing fun educational games.
  • Provide support to a community in need, whilst gaining a life changing experience.
  • Immerse yourself in the Transylvanian culture, experience the festivities and everyday life alongside the locals.

Highlights

  • Help provide children from disadvantaged backgrounds with a safe environment to continue learning and playing fun educational games.
  • Provide support to a community in need, whilst gaining a life changing experience.
  • Immerse yourself in the Transylvanian culture, experience the festivities and everyday life alongside the locals.
  • Live and work together with like-minded volunteers from all around the world from various backgrounds and experiences and gain a unique perspective that will enrich your learning experience.
  • Explore beautiful Transylvania, castles and churches, medieval cities, rolling hills and visit the birth place of Vlad the Impaler, alias Dracula!

    • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Join us in rural Transylvania as we offer students from disadvantaged backgrounds the support and attention they need after school hours.

    In the villages surrounding the town of Miercurea Ciuc children have educational, emotional, and social needs and challenges, they lack essential life skills and underperform in school. Volunteers will support these kids by mentoring and facilitating various non-formal and informal learning ...

    Over het programma

    In the villages surrounding the town of Miercurea Ciuc children have educational, emotional, and social needs and challenges, they lack essential life skills and underperform in school. Volunteers will support these kids by mentoring and facilitating various non-formal and informal learning activities in six different after school clubs. There are usually 10-30 kids attending these clubs, from the most vulnerable and disadvantaged families of the local community. Kids attending these clubs can enjoy a cooked lunch, often the only proper meal they would have all day. The goal is to keep the children safe in these secure learning environments, some run by the Saint Francis Foundation and some by the village schools. 

    The volunteers are working with around 150 kids weekly and the activities last between 3 and 4 hours. Preparation is vital to the success of the project. There is always an on-site carer taking care of the kids and also a trained staff member accompanying the volunteers. Additionally, depending on availability, a local volunteer will join the volunteers acting as a translator. This is an open project with little structure, volunteers are encouraged to bring new games and activity ideas, so if you are creative, patient and proactive, this project is for you. Care2Travel supports volunteers in all aspects of their volunteering from the planning, organization and facilitation of their projects. Numerous helpful activities can be facilitated by the volunteers, like helping with homework, English teaching through non-formal activities, teaching through indoor and outdoor games in teams, emotional support, social competence improvement. All necessary equipment is provided by Care2Travel. The aim is to teach these children how to bear responsibilities, take on roles, deal with losing, work in a team, and other necessary skills in order to find their place in the social aspects of society and to be a valued member of the community.   . 

    Those looking to volunteer during summer holiday dates can expect to be placed on the Summer Camp project. Care2Travel is involved in numerous summer camps from mid June to mid September. All camps are for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and usually last from Monday to Friday. You don’t need to have any experience in teaching or working with children to participate on this project, as you’ll be working with the support of a local camp facilitator who will provide direction and guidance. Additionally, there will be local volunteers also helping with the facilitation of the camps and translating between the children and the international volunteers. Volunteers construct the daily activities schedule with the support of the local volunteers and the Care2Travel coordinator. Care2Travel supports volunteers in all aspects of their volunteering from the planning, organization and facilitation of their projects. The activities are similar to the After-School activities but include more outdoorsy and casual games. 

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Start times and daily workload depends on the project that you are volunteering on, with some beginning in the morning and some in the afternoon. A typical after school volunteer schedule is as follows:

    8:00 - 10:00 AM Volunteers prepare their own breakfast at the accommodation and prepare for the ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Start times and daily workload depends on the project that you are volunteering on, with some beginning in the morning and some in the afternoon. A typical after school volunteer schedule is as follows:

    8:00 - 10:00 AM Volunteers prepare their own breakfast at the accommodation and prepare for the day

    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Volunteers prepare the games and activities in the office and have lunch 

    12:30 PM Travel to placement

    13:00 - 16:00 PM After school placement

    16:30 PM Volunteers return to the accommodation and use their free time as they wish

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Our organization is based in the center of Miercurea Ciuc, a small town with a population of about 34,000 inhabitants, famous for its enthusiasm for hockey and for being one of the coldest cities in Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, a mainly Hungarian-speaking ethnocultural region in eastern ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Our organization is based in the center of Miercurea Ciuc, a small town with a population of about 34,000 inhabitants, famous for its enthusiasm for hockey and for being one of the coldest cities in Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, a mainly Hungarian-speaking ethnocultural region in eastern Transylvania, and is situated in the Olt River valley. Volunteers have the weekends free and there is no shortage of things to do in Miercurea Ciuc or further afield in Romania. Surrounded by mountains, forests and traditional villages, volunteers can fill their free time hiking, visiting local markets, adventure activities, concerts, exhibitions, sports events, diverse cultural events throughout the year, such as the Pentecost Pilgrimage on the nearby Sumuleu hill with hundreds of thousands of pilgrims coming from all around the world, the NyarON Szereda Festival in June, the International Jazz Festival, Drum Festival and City Days happening in July, or the Thousand Szekler Girls festivity on the Sumuleu hill. There are countless other events and sights worth seeing, but the town`s magic lies in the laid back and peaceful atmosphere that you can enjoy while sipping a coffee at one of the terraces. 

     

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    op High school niveau

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Care2Travel Association

    The program fee includes:
    • Airport pick-up
    • Accommodation
    • Meals 
    • 24/7 direct support from our team
    • Program orientation
    • A 1 hour introduction to Hungarian language 
    • City tour of Miercurea Ciuc with a local guide
    • Volunteer placement introduction on the first work day
    • Contribution to the long term goals of the volunteer placement

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport

    Volunteers need to arrive one day prior to the orientation on Monday. Pick up from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport (OTP) is included in the program fee if you arrive on Sunday between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM. If you arrive outside of these hours, your pick-up will incur an extra cost of US $150.

    Volunteers will be greeted by one of the Care2Travel staff members just outside the arrival hall, as soon as they come out. We will reach out a few days before the arrival on WhatsApp and we will communicate all details in an email a week before the arrival. 

    The driving to the project site will take around 4-5 hours depending on the traffic. Miercurea Ciuc is 250 km from Bucharest. 

    Accomodatie

    Volunteers are housed primarily in one of two adjacent volunteer apartment complexes or in a designated volunteer residence. The smaller apartment can accommodate up to 8 volunteers of the same gender in a single room, while the larger apartment, featuring 3 bedrooms, can house up to 19 volunteers. During the summer months, occupancy in the female apartment typically ranges from 7 to 17 individuals across 3 connecting rooms, while the male apartment hosts between 4 to 8 occupants. In other seasons, the number typically falls between 3 to 6 individuals. The volunteer residence consists of 4 rooms, each shared by two individuals of the same gender. Volunteers have the opportunity to relax in the outdoor spaces provided at both volunteer residences, featuring expansive gardens equipped with fire pits for grilling and enjoying leisurely moments.

    The accommodations are conveniently located within a central area, with the local team’s office reachable within a 10 to 15-minute walk, and surrounded by numerous cafes and restaurants. Bedding is provided, and towels are available upon request. A washing machine is accessible for volunteers to maintain their clothing and bedding. If you have specific accommodation preferences, please communicate them to your IVHQ Program Manager, and our local team will strive to accommodate your needs.

    WiFi is accessible at both the volunteer apartments and the volunteer residence, as well as in many nearby cafes and restaurants. For continuous connectivity, volunteers can also opt to purchase a local SIM card with data for use in an unlocked mobile phone.

    Eten & Drank

    Volunteers receive one cooked meal daily, either served at a local restaurant or provided at their placement site. Breakfast, dinner, and weekend meals are self-prepared using supplies available at the volunteer accommodation. The accommodation manager regularly purchases food supplies, and volunteers are welcome to make specific food requests to him if desired.

    When dining outside the accommodation, the main meal typically consists of lunch with two courses. The first course invariably includes a traditional soup, followed by a second course featuring potato or rice dishes, along with options like chicken, pork, goulash, stews, and pasta. Bread is a staple accompanying all meals, often dense due to its potato content. Vegetarians can expect offerings of cheese or mushroom dishes as commonly provided alternatives at restaurants.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Roemenië. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Roemenië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Roemenië dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Roemenië. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    The program orientation begins on the first and third Monday of each month, and volunteers need to arrive in Miercurea Ciuc the day before orientation. After you have registered for the program, please book your flight to arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) on the Sunday before your start date.

    Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee, however, if you arrive outside of Sunday between 9:00AM - 10:00PM, your pick-up will incur an extra cost of US$150.

    When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation. Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night prior to your start date. If you are traveling in Romania prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up from a pre-arranged location in Miercurea Ciuc the day before your program orientation.

    Orientation: This is a standard full-day induction on your selected start date that covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Romania. You’ll be provided with an introduction to Romania, meet the program staff and get an overview of procedures. You’ll learn about the history of Romania and Hungary, religion, festivals, customs and traditions, dress/clothing, safety issues, food, transportation and travel opportunities and go through details about your volunteer project and accommodation​.​ The afternoon includes an introduction to the Hungarian language and a city tour of Miercurea Ciuc​ which is​ provided by local volunteers.​ ​The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.

    The last day of your volunteering program is on Friday, and Friday night is included in your program fee. While airport drop-off is not covered by the program fee, we provide all the necessary assistance to ensure you arrive at the airport safely and on time for your flight. This can be arranged through either public transportation or a private drop-off service.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    4 weken (min. verblijf) 1.604€
    8 weken 2.938€
    16 weken 5.407€
    20 weken 6.609€
    24 weken 7.806€
    50 weken (max. verblijf) 14.599€
    Gemiddelde kosten 346€/week

    Programmakosten

    346€ per week 4 - 50 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    4 - 50 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Care2Travel Association gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Care2Travel Association

    Buitengewoon 5 rating (14 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2011

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Matig Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Orsolya

    Over de organisatie

    Working at grassroots level, everything we do is about meeting real needs, caring for the local environment and giving back to community.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Who we are?
    Care2Travel is an independent, non-profit association in Romania, established in March 2011 with the following staff:

    Péter Kedves - Director, volunteer coordinator
    Orsolya Biró (Orsi) - fundraiser, volunteer coordinator 
    Kinga Kovács - ESC project manager
    Niki Fehér - volunteer coordinator
    Rita Takács - project assistant

    C2T was formed as a result of observing numerous foreign volunteers being ineffectively placed and managed in Romania. These foreign volunteers were sent by international volunteering organizations that had no understanding of the need on the ground. In addition it was observed that volunteering by locals was still a relatively new concept. The social need therefore was to develop the effectiveness of foreign volunteers and to introduce and develop the concept of volunteering amongst the local community.


    What we do?
    By creating positive volunteering experiences we popularize volunteering in Romania, thus support the growth of an active civil society. We receive international volunteers from all over the world and place them within the local community on well run ethical placements in schools, after schools, summer camps, special needs placements, sustainable agriculture placements, NGO support, animal care placement, renovation, construction and community building. 

    We pay attention to enriching the cultural experiences of both foreign volunteers and locals, so we organize and are involved in ongoing activities like language clubs, intercultural nights, trivia nights, board game nights, creating and managing an allotment for the volunteer accommodation with a greenhouse, a well developed composting system and raised beds that can be used by families from the local community. 

    Our projects are carefully chosen, ethical and sustainable and all profits are reinvested back into the community to ensure maximum benefit.

    Our vision:
    A world where citizens are socially aware & motivated towards a positive change.

    Our mission:

    To connect volunteers from different nationalities to work together on responsible volunteer placements that support both the development of the local communities and the personal development of the volunteers. Moreover by creating positive volunteering experiences we aim to popularize volunteering in Romanian society and thus support the growth of an active civil society.

    Our goals:

    1. The advancement of socially responsible, active citizenship (volunteering).
    2. The advancement of sustainable tourism and regional development.
    3. The advancement of education and personal development.
    4. The advancement of racial and cultural tolerance and harmony.
    Where we work?
    Miercurea Ciuc is a picturesque town nestled in the heart of Transylvania, Romania. Surrounded by the stunning Carpathian Mountains, it boasts a blend of historical charm and natural beauty. The town is known for its vibrant cultural scene, with colorful festivals and events celebrating its rich heritage. Care2Travel operates here, offering impactful volunteer programs aimed at supporting local communities through education and sustainable development initiatives. From its quaint streets to its welcoming locals, Miercurea Ciuc exudes warmth and offers volunteers a unique opportunity to make a difference while immersing themselves in the beauty of Transylvania.

    Volunteer with us:
    • Experience real community life in Romania, working and living alongside local people
    • Explore beautiful Transylvania
    • Be part of an ethical volunteering experience
    • Gain practical work experience
    • Be supported every step of the way

    14 beoordelingen · rating5

    Marc Nichitiu rating5

    2023 at After-School Supporter

    Volunteering with Care2Travel was the first time I was volunteering abroad as a young adult, alone, during my gap year between high school and university. Having done part of my schooling in France and being ethnically Romanian and Hungarian, as well as having experience as a Ski Instructor for ...
    Roaia Shity rating5

    2023 at After-School Supporter

    I worked in the after school support program in the summer, It was a summer camp for kids between the age of 5 and 12, I was able to help kids learn English through fun activities (sports, crafts, music!). explore Romania's beauty: mountains, villages, and castles. Connect with international ...
    Alexis Devereux rating5

    2024 at Community Gardening

    This experience was my first as a volunteer abroad and I was delighted with the way that I was supported by Care 2 Travel during my time in Romania. As a mature adult who also struggles with anxiety, the kindness and care of the local team helped me to overcome my nerves and flourish during my short ...
    Lucinda Balcers rating5

    2024 at Summer Camp Assistant

    I volunteered with care to travel. This was my first time going abroad alone and I was beyond nervous. From the moment I arrived my nerves were melted away and I knew that I made the right decision to volunteer with care 2 travel. I was picked up from the airport and taken to the accommodation where ...
    Barbara Agliano-Kimmich rating5

    2024 at Community Gardening

    Another volunteer and I built in nearly 4 weeks a great wall in the community garden. We started with obtain small stones for the drainage and looked for good and big stones in the garden. We built stone layer by stone layer. So at the end we have a wall about 20 m lenght. It was also great that ...
    Orchid Castagnera rating4.8

    2024 at Community Gardening

    This volunteering project felt like being apart of a community and felt like the work i did, did have a positive impact on the local community, jobs i did involved, tree replanting, after school activities and garden maintenance. I highly recommend this project to anyone seeking more practical and ...

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