Why Care & Community in Moldova?

Situated between Romania and the Ukraine, Moldova is a country of unspoilt beauty and charm. Rolling green hills, whitewashed villages, placid lakes and sunflower fields come together to form stunningly picturesque scenes.

Moldavians are famous for their hospitality. It is not unusual to be invited to dinner by someone you meet on the bus or on a train ride. They are always keen for you to sample their homemade wine which is generally excellent and they will want you to go home full whether it is with borsch or jellied meats - there are plenty of different things to sample.

Volunteering in Moldova

Many care workers in Moldova have been left without a wage, so orphanages really need the help of volunteers. By caring, comforting and playing with the children, volunteers make a substantial difference to their lives.

Why Volunteer in a Care & Community Placement?

Voluntary care work is extremely beneficial to all those involved, whether it is in a developed or a developing country. Throughout the world, there are vast numbers of children who are orphaned or neglected, and in need of love, care and affection. These are things which you do not need to be trained or qualified to give. The only qualities that the volunteer needs to possess are a care for fellow human beings and a desire to improve the lives of those with domestic or physical circumstances less fortunate than their own.

People are often unaware of the impact they can have on another person's life, with even the smallest gesture. Spending as little as one month working in an orphanage, a volunteer can have a hugely significant and positive impact on the lives of underprivileged children.

While the input of the volunteer is beneficial to the placement, in turn the placement proves beneficial to the volunteer. Volunteers are in a privileged position to be able to work in an environment culturally different from their own, where they can have unique experiences and develop a greater understanding of how other groups of people think and live. They go home with more self-confidence and a greater knowledge of the world.