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This project takes place in a region that retains beautiful nature and the charm of the medieval era. It serves children who have been abandoned by or separated from their parents childcare volunteering to help children in foster care facilities, for children from financially disadvantaged families educational volunteering as an after-school teacher are organized as projects You can choose the type of volunteer work you want.. Plan fun and creative activities for the children, helping them gain emotional stability and healthy habits, and encouraging them to have dreams. Please join us so the children can dream bigger through a wide range of experiences.
*Only women can participate in the childcare teacher project.
In the areas where the project takes place, there are children who live apart from their parents and suffer emotional and attachment difficulties. Lacking people to care for and teach them, the children experience many challenges in daily life. They may eat without washing their hands, get sick from spoiled food, and are prone to illness due to inadequate personal hygiene. The organization running the project provides various educational programs and activities for children at local foster care facilities together with volunteer teachers from around the world.Children spend time with volunteer teachers and learn healthy lifestyles, academic skills, and social competencies.. Through these activities, children gain essential experiences and knowledge for life and develop independence and self-confidence. Please join us so that children can grow up bright and healthy despite difficult circumstances.
The project operates in groups with a variety of young teachers from around the world. Volunteer teachers plan and prepare fun and beneficial activities for the children, such as games, sports, and storytelling from their countries. While preparing lessons and sharing childhood play activities with volunteer teachers from different nations, participants can understand each other's cultures and build closeness and bonds.Directly communicating and teaching children and teachers from various countries develops a global perspective and greatly helps build expertise in education and child care.. This experience can later be applied in various fields such as education, psychology, and social welfare, and will be an important asset in expanding future career opportunities. In addition, multicultural teamwork experience can be especially advantageous for those preparing for a global career.
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Many volunteers say this."I went to teach the children, but I learned more myself."This project goes beyond simply teaching children, it is a time for personal growth and discoveryIt is a time for personal growth and discovery. While preparing lessons, your creativity and problem-solving skills will naturally improve, and thinking through various activities and teaching methods will broaden your perspective. The communication skills and leadership you gain from running classes will be powerful assets in everything you do, and the experience of interacting and guiding children at their level will greatly enhance your empathy and leadership. Learn and play with the children, and experience your possibilities and hidden talents coming to light.I grow together with the childrenis a program.
A special time spent with warm-hearted volunteers from around the worldSpend it. This place is filled with bright, cheerful children, caring local staff, and passionate overseas volunteers. Everyone shares the same goal and you can feel warm bonds within a community connected by love and positivity. Rather than just spending time doing educational volunteering, we design creative educational programs for children and create enjoyable lessons through various activities like crafts and drawing. The children's bright smiles that result from these lessons are the best reward for the classes and will heal your heart and offer warm comfort. From this perspective, the time spent here is not volunteering, but a time to enjoy with others, plan educational gifts for someone, reflect on oneself, and growIt will be a time to learn new perspectives and take the first steps toward a global career while collaborating with considerate, positive colleagues. In this love-filled place, create your own path of joy, learning, and growth. Build a globally recognized career through enjoyable and meaningful experiences, and discover yourself becoming a warmer, kinder person.
Start your own special journey in Eastern Europe, a place where many have yet to set foot.This place combines picture-perfect nature with the old-world charm of the medieval era.It is filled with peaceful and wondrous moments. The project location, called "the jewel of Eastern Europe," inspires awe with endless meadows, clear rivers, and beautiful castles rising in the mountains. Use weekends and holidays to explore nearby areas and spend relaxed, leisurely time. Heal in the green nature and escape the noise of the city to fully enjoy true relaxation. Also, this place isaffordable, so after finishing the project you can explore nearby European countries without financial burdenYou can. Travel to countries that may have once felt distant and unfamiliar—Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia—and discover another hidden charm of Europe. The unique culture and landscapes of Eastern Europe will open new perspectives and provide richer experiences. Follow paths that many overlook or do not know and create a story that is uniquely yours. The courage and excitement of leaving familiarity and plunging into new experiences will guide you to a wider world. Enjoy the charms of Eastern Europe and experience a special time discovering your own path.
In the region where the project takes place, red-tiled roofs and old stone buildings are found throughout the town. With its beautiful scenery, playing happily with children here can make you feel as if you are the main character in a fairy tale.Also, because the project provides plenty of free time,you can enjoy the leisurely European lifestyle. Relax with a book at a sunny café, or travel the surrounding area with the volunteer teachers you live with and enjoy Eastern Europe's beautiful natural environment and culture. Escape the busy routine of modern life and have your own healing time to fully feel relaxation and peace.
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Based on past participants’ experiences, we’ve organized the common themes of learning, reflection, and growth by time period.
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This project is in Eastern Europea volunteer program to care for and educate childrenIt supports various activities such as basic English, sports, and games to foster learning, emotional development, and daily habits for children aged 6 to 18. In addition, we organize outdoor activities like concerts and sports matches with the children to help build social skills and self-esteem. Please join us to help the children have healthy, enjoyable, and happy times!
■Project activities
Main activities
Example daily schedule
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| Breakfast |
Free time |
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| Morning |
Activity planning with volunteer teachers at the organization's office, Evaluation of each other's learning outcomes |
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| Afternoon |
Visit to the foster care institution, Conduct classes with children raised with love |
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| Evening |
Rest at the accommodation Or participate in various community clubs hosted in the area |
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* Social experience support activities may take place on weekends.
* The above activities and daily schedule are examples and may vary depending on the organization's situation.
- On evenings after activities end, you can participate in various community clubs hosted locally to build connections with local residents.
Additional information
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English proficiency: ★★☆☆☆ You should be able to communicate in basic English, as you will need to teach English to children and communicate in English with on-site staff and volunteers from around the world. |
Support Details
Support Details
■ Accommodation and Meals
A place where you can freely enjoy time with friends at any timeCity-center accommodation
Local ingredientsandKitchen utensils provided, Lunch provided at local restaurants
* Mon-Fri lunches are provided at restaurants near the school where activities take place.
* On Mon-Fri, breakfast and dinner, and weekend meals are prepared together with other participants using local ingredients provided at the accommodation. Ingredients are supplied twice a week upon request.
Where you can make friends with people from other countriesShared space
■ Project activities
■ Care Services
■ Certificates and Recommendation Letters
* Local institution certificates and recommendation letters are issued upon participant request after project completion. Also, the format or issuance conditions of local institution certificates and recommendation letters may vary depending on the local institution's forms.
* Certificates and recommendation letters are issued after properly completing the project and submitting a review.
Not Included
* Please book flights and transportation after your participation is confirmed and you receive the final departure schedule.
Our organization is a non-profit located in the Transylvania region of Romania, focused on connecting the local community with participants from around the world to create meaningful change. Founded in 2011, it was established to address problems that arose when people from various countries did not understand what the community truly needed.
Since its founding, our organization has maintained ongoing relationships with local schools and communities for over ten years, earning the trust of the area. For both the community and participants, meaningful experiences. The programs are designed through a systematic process to enable participants to achieve personal and professional growth. We also provide practical support through experienced coordinators so participants feel confident and safe throughout their participation.
A word from the local organization's representative
I was born in this region, and traveling to many countries and experiencing many cultures made me realize that I could both encounter new cultures and help my hometown at the same time. Besides my work, I enjoy hobbies that make me sweat, such as cycling and basketball. I like challenges and achieving results. I love this region. I will help ensure every participant obtains the information they need and can develop independently, and I will support the community in the best possible way.
- Peter Cadves
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Shared rooms (2–8 people) / shared bathroom / shared kitchen / laundry room / Wi-Fi provided |
During the project, participants will stay in shared housing where they live with other people. They can live with friends from various nationalities and experience the joys of communal living.
The accommodation is directly managed by a local partner organization and is located in the town center, allowing participants to stay comfortably and safely. Common areas are equipped with rest facilities such as tables, chairs, and a balcony, making it easy to socialize with friends. Restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, and a cinema are located near the accommodation, making it convenient to enjoy leisure activities after volunteering.
* Most activity sites are within walking distance of the accommodation, and some are at a reasonable distance that can be reached on foot or by bicycle.
- Up to eight people share gender-segregated rooms, and each room is equipped with basic furniture (wardrobe, reading lamp, curtains).
- Check-in is on Sunday, the day before the project starts, and check-out is on Saturday, the day after the project ends.
- Basic bedding is provided, but towels must be brought individually.
- Laundry facilities are available, and individual laundry baskets are provided.
For meals, participants will have lunch at a restaurant near the school during volunteer activities. Breakfast, dinner, and weekend meals can be taken at the accommodation. If participants request a grocery list from the program staff twice a week, ingredients will be replenished regularly. Kitchen food and utensils are shared by everyone, and participants can cook together with housemates or dine out at nearby restaurants.
| Region : Romania
Romania is an attractive country located in Southeastern Europe, boasting fairytale-like natural scenery and a rich cultural heritage. From Brașov and Cluj, which exude a medieval European atmosphere, to the vast plains through which the Danube River flows, and Transylvania—the legendary home of Dracula—immerse yourself in the charms of medieval Europe in Romania!
■ Recommended destinations
1. Bran Castle
When many people think of Romania, the first thing that comes to mind is 'Dracula.' Bran Castle is the place where Vlad III, who served as the model for Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula,' once stayed. Set against rugged mountains, it is a romantic site that sparks travelers' imaginations.
2. Turda Salt Mine
A wondrous world hidden underground, the Turda Salt Mine is a rare Romanian attraction boasting 2,000 years of history. Located 120 meters below ground, it was used as a salt mine since medieval times and, after World War II, served as a cheese storage and shelter. Today it attracts visitors with features such as an amphitheater, a salt lake, and an underground amusement park.
3. Sinaia
A premier Romanian resort known as the 'Pearl of the Carpathians.' The Sinaia area is a town situated on the slopes of the Carpathian Mountains with a strong medieval atmosphere; it is home to the famous Peleș Castle, other historic castles, and the Sinaia Monastery. Even in summer, temperatures usually stay below 20°C, offering cool weather that makes it a popular resort for many people from Eastern Europe.
■On the first and third Mondays of every monthThis project starts on those days.
■ The minimum participation period for this project is 16 weeks (4 months).
■ The cost of this project is at the top of this pagewhere you can easily check detailed prices by duration and options.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- Female participants aged 18 and over
- People who can communicate in basic English
- People who love children
- People interested in early childhood education or child health and welfare
- People who want to volunteer with international friends
- People who want to experience the atmosphere of Eastern Europe firsthand
■ Gap Year Mission Scholarship(▶ See details)
■ Installment Payment Information
If you have difficulty paying the full fee, you can pay a 500,000 KRW registration deposit and pay the remaining balance within two weeks. From the date the registration deposit is received, the process to confirm project participation will begin and we will verify whether participation is possible and whether there are available slots. To secure your preferred dates and duration, it is important to reserve your spot quickly! (No refund once participation is confirmed)
*However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the situation.
■ Early bird discount and urgent application information
We recommend that all Gap Year projects be applied for at least 3 months before the project start date to allow for normal processing and Gap Year preparation; as a rule, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months in advance. However, if there are unavoidable reasons or you need to join a project urgently, we can assist with expedited processing for an additional fee through the urgent application service.
*We assist with expedited processing as much as possible, but there is a basic amount of time required for communication with local organizations and confirmation of participation. Since all procedures proceed the same as for regular participants, those applying through the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations team.
**Applicants who apply at least 180 days before the start date are eligible for an early bird discount.
***The urgent application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries related to the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
-Provided services: automatic enrollment in Gap Year missions and notes / all orientation (OT) materials provided immediately upon confirmation of participation / additional emergency staff deployment / assistance in preparing documents if needed, etc.
*If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator >>Go to Naver Date Calculator
**Note: For ultra-urgent applications, there may be no available slots depending on local conditions, and subsequent procedures will follow the Gap Year refund policy. Also, any issues caused by a participant's lack of cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
