Volunteers who choose to be part of this amazing program will be based in a Children’s Community Centre on the periphery of Albania’s capital city Tirana. The centre welcomes children from different areas of Tirana outskirts, mainly belonging to Roma and Egyptian minorities, street children and children that are at risk of exploitation.
Many families have migrated from different locations of Albania, mostly from the north of the country, to Tirana in search of a better life and employment opportunities. The program offers these vulnerable children the chance to gain an education, learn life skills, partake in sports and fun activities such as arts and games and eat nutritious meals – things that are hard to access for these marginalized and impoverished children.
Volunteers will find they play an essential role in teaching, caring for and inspiring these wonderful children.
Goals of this Project:
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Provide essential teaching and companionship to vulnerable children in Albania
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Improve the future prospects of marginalized children in Albania
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Give vulnerable children quality care, compassion and a sense of hope
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Enable inter-cultural exchange which benefits both locals and international volunteers alike.
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Become a Love Volunteer in Albania and help brighten the lives of those less fortunate!
Start Dates
This project is available year-round and programs start every SUNDAY. Volunteers can choose to participate for periods ranging from 2 weeks to 12 weeks. Longer stays can be arranged directly with the local team, but will be subject to availability and individual visa conditions. Spaces on this project are limited and therefore subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.
Requirements
Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years and over who wish to help create a brighter future for people living in marginalized communities of Albania. While this project is best suited to those pursuing a career in the fields of anthropology, social work, social entrepreneurship and/or economics, volunteers who simply wish to be involved in a more ‘varied’ project are also welcomed as there are many ways you can assist and individual projects can often be tailored to suit the particular skills and interests or each participant. Ideally, volunteers on this project will have at least a basic understanding of Albanian in order to communicate effectively with staff and students. Importantly, all applicants must first and foremost have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude. If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!
Additionally, volunteers applying to join this program will be required to supply to following documentation:
- Emergency contact
- Passport
- Police check
- Resume
