Orphanage Work & Volunteer Projects

View voluntary organizations who offer orphanage volunteer projects and set up a placement today to help children in developing countries. You can set up an orphanage volunteer program by contacting local organizations direct or by applying through a large volunteer sending agency. You might be asked to pay a fee to participate, the cost usually goes to running the project or orphanage.

Community and orphanage volunteer projects with children is popular with people looking to make a real difference. By volunteering on orphanage programs you might get a life changing experience and make a real difference to a child's life. You can find orphanage work in Europe for example in Romania, whilst most volunteer placements are found in Africa, Asia or Latin America.

You can find work at nursery's and orphanages in Africa, usually you will be looking after children aged 3 to 14. Orphanage volunteers usually work with local teachers / community helpers by helping children lead a normal life. You might be helping in orphanages by leading lessons and teaching, cleaning and tidying dormitories, cooking meals or just assisting in general activities.

Before applying for an orphanage volunteer program please be aware it might be a really emotional experience, the children you will be helping probably have nothing and live in conditions you might not be used to. Some children might also be HIV positive or have AID's, this can be distressing but please know by travelling and helping at an orphanage overseas you will make a difference, even if you just bring a smile.

View our website and find a orphanage volunteer project to apply to today.