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Volunteer with Street Children: A Path to a Brighter Future

The experience

Kitchen of Hope is a project opened by the NGO Reaching Cultures which caters for children who live in dire conditions (slums & homeless). These children attend the premises of Kitchen of Hope to have a warm meal daily (often their only meal) and have the possibility to shower, rest & play with other children.
At Kitchen of Hope children are encouraged to attend school and their healthcare and other basic neccessities are met.

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 28 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: The cost includes lodging in a guesthouse (15min away from project) with private bathroom with hot water, AC, WiFi, Volunteer Coordinator throughout placement, airport/bus pick-up, water bottles during working hours, breakfast at placement + Certificate from project

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The volunteer is welcomed by the Volunteer Coordinator who will explain how everything will work out and the duties during placement.
The volunteer will spend time with children aged 1 - 14 by doing activities that can enhance a child's self-esteem or simply play with them. Such activities include giving them care and attention, playing sports, playing games whilst also teaching basic English language through fun.

Activities & Shift

Working hours are from Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm
Weekend is Free for the volunteer to spend as they wish.

Should a volunteer require help and ideas we are happy to provide our help.

Rules

Volunteers are expected to treat children and staff with respect & dignity.