Romania
Volunteer Projects in Gepiu & Tileagd
Since the fall of communism in Eastern Europe twenty years ago, Romanians have been struggling with unemployment, limited medical care, lack of social services, homelessness & high education drop out rates. These prolonged conditions have left many of the Romanian people feeling helpless & hopeless. But you can help!
There are 20 projects volunteers can work on that meet immediate, urgent needs, while providing long-term solutions. Teams will be provided translators, transportation & an orientation upon arrival, as well as housing, complete with meals & en suite bathrooms.
For groups of 15+
Volunteer Options
Each day, you and your team will rotate from one project in order to broaden the volunteer trip experience. Activities will be weighted towards the particular interest of the team. Examples of volunteer work include:
- Education — assist preschool, primary school & middle school children with school activities & homework.
- Elderly Care — spend quality time with residents & assist with group activities.
- Social & Community Work — prepare & deliver special packages of food, clothing & other necessities for impoverished families in need.
- Sports — assist with special sports programs working with children including soccer, tennis & other sports.
- Horticulture — learn to grow veggies in polytunnels as you seed, fertilize & water plants.
- Optometry — test patients’ refraction, acuity, binocular vision & overall eye health.
- Dental — provide preventative & restorative dental care.
- Construction — serve as part of the tear-down crew, paving the way for new houses & facilities.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Budapest – Cihei
Your group will arrive at the airport & transfer to the team house in Cihei. Settle into your rooms & take some time to freshen up before the evening meal.
Day 2: Cihei – Tileagd – Cihei
The group will enjoy a buffet breakfast followed by an orientation to discuss the various volunteer projects. You can either begin work today, or choose to take a free afternoon to visit Oradea or Baile Felix.
Day 3: Cihei – Tileagd – Cihei
Start the day with breakfast around 8:00 am & then split into two smaller teams. Depart the team house around 9:00 am to head to the project sites. Team A will accompany a resident social worker to visit local families in their homes, delivering food & supplies. Team B will distribute food & supplies to the homeless with the assistance of the homeless project manager. Take a quick break to enjoy a packed lunch between visits. Both teams will return to the team house around 4:30 pm to relax before the evening meal at 6:30pm. Everyone will meet at 7:30 pm to debrief from the day & then spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Day 4: Cihei – Gepiu – Cihei
Today you'll depart for Gepiu after breakfast. Team A will work with kids at an after school program. Team B will participate in a community activity, such as: gardening, painting or cleaning. Both teams will have a packed lunch & will return to the team house around 4:30 pm. You'll enjoy an evening meal together, followed by a group meeting to discuss the day's activities.
Day 5: Cihei – Tileagd – Cihei
Enjoy a buffet breakfast before departing Cihei for today's activities. Team A will assist with community work, such as: gardening, painting or cleaning. Team B will help out with children's activities in the Roma community. Then the group will have some free time to relax before dinner. End the day together discussing the day's events.
Day 6: Cihei – Salonta/Oradea – Cihei
Today, your teams will head to two different towns after breakfast. Team A will travel to Salonta to visit an elderly care facility. Here they will enjoy activities with the residents, such as: crafts, a walk in the park, or other forms of entertainment. Team B will enjoy the same activities with residents at an elderly care facility in Oradea. Everyone will have the option to participate in some practical activities, such as: gardening, painting or cleaning. Both teams will return to Cihei in the late afternoon to freshen up before dinner. Meet as a group at 7:30 pm to debrief from the day.
Day 7: Cihei – Tileagd – Cihei
This morning, both teams will depart for Tileagd after breakfast. Team A will distribute food & supplies to the homeless with the assistance of the project manager. Team B will accompany a resident social worker to visit local families in their homes, delivering food & supplies. Return to the team house around 4:30 pm to refresh & relax before the evening meal at 6:30 pm. Everyone will meet at 7:30 pm to debrief from the day & discuss the week’s work. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Day 7: Cihei – Budapest
This morning the group will say their farewells & transfer to the airport for the return flight home.
Optional Add-Ons Available Upon Request
Optional Pre/Post-Project Tours
- Budapest - Spend a couple days in one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe.
- Wonderful sightseeing in northwest Romania - Sites include: Romanian castles, famous monasteries, Baroque Palace & many Orthodox cathedrals.
- The Transylvania Mountains - Chalets & other vacation destinations are very popular among tourists.
Customize Your Itinerary
You can adjust the number of days, choose the level of accommodations or change the sites visited. We'll create a complete package, including: flights, meals, meetings space or whatever else you may need.
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