VOLUNTEER
Want to make a difference in the lives of Romanian children?
What to expect:
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Support the work of local teachers by assisting at the Agape Educational Center.
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Engage with the students by sharing your skills, talents, and passions (examples include, but are not limited to, crafts, Bible lessons, sports, music, cooking, etc.)
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Interact with the students to help improve their English speaking skills, while also learning more Romanian.
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Provide love and care for babies who are at the hospital without their parents.
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Assist with sorting and organization physical donations which are then distributed to the hospital, our educational programs, and other organization and institutions in need.
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Explore the beautiful city of Brasov, nestled in the Transylvania mountains, and surrounding tourist locations such as Bran (Dracula) Castle, Peles Castle, Poiana Snow Skiing, and Transfagaras highway.
Start Date: Anytime
"Volunteering with FFR was really a life changing experience in many ways and showed me how God can impact lives by simply meeting people. Being at The Agape Center was the best experience I’ve ever had in my entire life. The kids are seriously the sweetest and most loving kids I’ve ever met and I’m really thankful I got to help as best I could. I was able to see their village and the very poor living conditions. The fact that the kids still seem to smile everyday and worship and love God is truly amazing. I am definitely going to come back and volunteer again!"
~ Ariana C, volunteer from North Carolina, USA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the length of time to volunteer?
We welcome volunteers for any length of time, anywhere from a 2 day vision trip or a three month stay!
Is there a registration fee?
There is a registration fee to volunteer of 150 Euro, which can be paid at your orientation in Euro or the equivalent exchange rate in USD or RON (Romanian currency). Does not apply for Romanian volunteers.
What paperwork is required to volunteer?
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Application
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Digital Photo
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Copy of Passport
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Police Report
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Immunization Records* and Doctor's Note (stating you are in good health)
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Contract/Waiver
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Registration Fee (upon arrival)
*Required vaccines: MMR, Tetanus, and Hepatitis A and B. We do not require the Covid vaccine.
What are the travel expenses?
Flights from North America are on average $1100 roundtrip, and 300 Euro within Europe. Transport from the Bucharest airport to Brasov by private driver is $190 roundtrip (email Florin Pop at florinpop_taxi@yahoo.com) or by shuttle is $60 roundtrip (options include M&M Shuttle or Kron Transfer). The volunteer is responsible for booking his or her own travel.
What is the cost of accommodations?
Accommodation costs vary depending on where you chose to stay but on average can range from 30 –100 euros a night. As Brasov is becoming more touristy, the number of options of where to stay in increasing. There are apartments to rent (AirBNB), hotels, and hostels.
What is the cost of living?
While it is quite subjective, and dependent on the individual, cost of food and entertainment per week is on average between 75 – 100 Euro.
What is the currency in Romania?
RON is the official country currency. The exchange rate fluctuates daily; please visit www.xe.com for the most current rate.
