Volunteers have the opportunity to join a Christian Mission which cares for disabled orphans. There are four group homes, and volunteers will work with orphans aged from ten year old children to young adults. The children have suffered so much at a young age, but with your help they will see a brighter future. The group homes are located in Galati district which is about 150 miles from Bucharest (a 3 1/2 hour drive by car). You will be transported to and from the airport by the program coordinators.

Each home is run like a family unit, where volunteers will act as a mother, father, brother, or sister. There are opportunities to teach, counsel and help with feeding, cooking and cleaning, depending on your skills and experiences. There is a huge focus on the children having FUN, being happy and enjoying the rest of their lives. This is in real contrast to the devastating conditions they have experienced in the state run institutions.

For more information, please visit the GVN site.

14-May-2008: Lexie Tipton - thus far

So today is my 5th full day- I’ve been here since the 8th. It was a rough start to say the least. When I got to the airport, my itinerary said I was supposed to go to United Airlines in Terminal A but when we got there and waited, it turns out the itinerary was wrong. By the time me and my mom took the train to Terminal D for Lufthansa, they said I was too late and wouldn’t check me in. Well o...

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