We work with babies and children who live in Family Type Homes (FTHs – these are Government care homes where 4-8 children live in 2 or 3 bedroom flats, with 1 or 2 carers working shifts to look after them). We use a mixture of play, interactive techniques, physiotherapy and medical intervention to support motor and intellectual development of the babies, children and adults. 

Our relationship with many of the children continues into adulthood when they are transferred to state institutions, where they spend the reminder of their lives. The adult institution we work in has around 80 residents, many of the adults show signs of institutionalised behaviour due to growing up in large orphanages.

Our small team based work on this project year round. To provide additional input we recruit volunteers to visit the project on short trips during summer months. Our aim is to create greater social interaction and stimulation for those living in institutionalised care.

The nature of our work means nothing is certain, but normally 3 mornings and 5 afternoons each week are spent working in small groups with the children either in the children’s homes or at one of the local parks. The remaining 2 mornings each week are spent at Cezieni, the adult institution.

Volunteers will gain valuable hands on experience, will be educated culturally on the difference in sectors and will be able to not only receive new insights but also share their own.

 

2 Week Summer Trips

Our small team based work on this project year round. To provide additional input we recruit volunteers to visit the project on short trips during summer months.

Our aim is to create greater social interaction and stimulation for those living in institutionalised care. The nature of our work means nothing is certain, but normally 3 mornings and 5 afternoons each week are spent working in small groups with the children either in the children’s homes or at one of the local parks.

The remaining 2 mornings each week are spent at Cezieni, the adult institution. Volunteers will gain valuable hands on experience, will be educated culturally on the difference in sectors and will be able to not only receive new insights but also share their own.

Volunteers are asked to raise a minimum donation of £570 (plus an additional standing order of £5 per month for 6 months) which is used towards running the project all year round, as well as minimum administration, training, volunteer support, airport transfers, accommodation and in-country support. Funds raised are also used towards medical treatments and other needs of the children and adults we work with. Please note that flights are not included.