Romania Volunteer Quests
Volunteer in Romania: 1-12 weeks

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work and interaction with the local community, in addition to cultural activities and excursions. United Planet is working currently in partnership with a local organization in Romania. United Planet's partner organization is a rural orphanage, and while looking after the children is the main focus of most Quests, there are also other needs and options for volunteer opportunities at the orphanage (see below for details).

1) Orphanage Quest

Volunteers will spend their time interacting with the children in the "tabara," while also experiencing Romanian life and culture in the adjoining village, located in the beautiful foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. A variety of activities and projects can be performed with children of all ages. These activities include playing with the children who are in great need of care and attention, teaching them English, and doing arts and crafts.

2) Construction Quest

Volunteers are always needed to help with ongoing construction at the orphanage. Many new houses are being constructed to accommodate the children and give them more living space. Volunteers with construction skills or unskilled volunteers willing to do manual work are always needed!

3) Healthcare Opportunities

The orphanage also has a small clinic that is used for the dispensing of medicines, small injuries, and inoculations.  Due to the distance to the local hospitals and the costs, many medical complaints persist for a long period of time.  Many of these can be resolved fairly easily with diagnosis, medication, and education. Doctors are always needed to help.  

The Quests take place in a rural village, and therefore provides many cultural learning opportunities, through living at the orphanage and interacting with the local community. United Planet also provides cultural activities and excursions, such as Romanian language lessons and an excursion to Dracula's Castle! For more information on excursions, prices and details please visit the Romania Prices and Details Page.

• The Romania Quest runs year round and starts on the first and third Monday of the month.
• Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult.