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Whilst no knowledge of Romanian is required it is always useful to know the basics before you come, there are very few people in the villages who understand English. The villagers and staff will always make a real effort to understand, and there is generally always someone around that will be able to translate for you if there is a need. It is also possible to take some Romanian lessons whilst you are here on request.

Travel:
Volunteers will fly into Otopeni Airport (Bucharest) and from there will be collected by a United Planet resprentative and driven to the organization which is approximately 2 1/2 hours drive. Please note that all volunteers must arrive on a Monday between 9am-10pm. Volunteers that arrive after 10pm at night and departure before 9am in the morning, will need to make arrangements to stay in Bucharest overnight.

Food
Meals will either be at the volunteer accommodation or with the children. We also request the volunteers help with the preparation and clearing up of meals as this frees up our staff to do their allocated jobs.

Weather
Romanian summers are warm and long, however even in summer due to out location the evening can be a little cool.  The winters can be especially harsh sometime reaching temperatures as low as -20 degrees centigrade.

Wish List
The children are in constant need of items such as shoes, school equipment, rain coats, school bags, art supplies, notepads, etc. The orphanage also needs tools, both electrical and mechanical, saws and gardeniing tools, as well as money to finish six more buildings that are in construction and pay the salaries of the nurses, teachers, caretakers, and cooks, buy food, and pay electricity bills.

Start Date/s:

1st and 3rd Monday of each month

Please note: all applications and deposits should be sent at least 60 days prior to your departure date.

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Tax-deductible program fee (US Dollar):

	1 Week	10 Days	2 Weeks	3 Weeks	4 Weeks	5 Weeks	6 Weeks	7 Weeks	8 Weeks	9 Weeks	10 Weeks	11 Weeks	12 Weeks
Prices	1665	1685	1965	2165	2365	2565	2765	2965	3165	3365	3565	3765	3965

* Upon receiving your on-line evaluation within one month of the completion of your Quest, you will be refunded $25

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Special Family Rates: -1st parent:full quest fee -2nd parent:10% off of 1 full quest fee -children under 12: 50% off the full quest fee

-children 12 and over: 10% off the full quest fee -couples: receive 10% off of 1 full quest fee - If you introduce someone who signs up for a quest program you will receive a 10% discount.

Evaluation Refund: Your feedback is very important to us! You also have the option to support United Planet's Country Funds which support program development and development projects in the communities where our volunteers work. Instead of receiving your $25 refund, you may choose to donate that $25 to the Country Fund where you participated in your Quest. Family Evaluation Refund: UP will only refund one survey per family.

Included:
- Transfer from Bucharest to the village.
- Travel Insurance
- Accommodations
- All Meals
- Full Coordination while in the village
- Potential Excursions

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