From handcraft to inclusion
ASOCIATIA LUMEA LUI PINOCCHIO
PANCIU, Romania
Description
Our daily center Lumea Lui Pinocchio has the main mission to support disadvantaged children by offering them a safe space. Every day, the children benefit from non-formal educational activities, help with their homework, as well as a warm lunch and snack. Most of the children come from the Roma community, where families often face high levels of illiteracy and unemployment. The purpose of the activity is to engage children in various crafts that promote fine motor skills, social inclusion, and creativity, it's also focusing on encouraging teamwork. Tasks: Plan and deliver daily handicraft activities Encourage children’s creativity, patience, collaboration, and self-expression through these activities. Incorporate themes of social inclusion and cultural awareness. Assist children in developing fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Assist the children with their homework. Work alongside staff and other volunteers to foster a supportive & inclusive environment.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will be lodged at an apartment specifically dedicated to their hosting. (max. 3 people/ room). The apartment is very close to the Center Pinocchio. Volunteers will be provided with monthly food allowance for their grocery shopping together with a pocket money of 4 Euro for each day of service.
Training during the activity
The participant will engage in non formal education activities with the support of our teacher and other staff members. The participant will also be in close contact with our mentor, to ensure that the experience matches his/her expectations. The national agency is providing an On Arrival Training and a Mid-term evaluation.
Participant profile
We are searching for young people who wants to work with kids and with a strong interest in ensuring the rights of the most disadvantaged groups. In addition a big passion for volunteering would be really appreciated. Reliability, critical thinking and availability are some of the qualities we are searching for in a participant, along with a willingness to work in a culturally diverse group and with a desire for self growth and for contributing to other people's growth.
Activity dates
A total of 25 week(s) during the period 12/01/2026 to 13/07/2026
Activity location
Strada Al. Ioan Cuza, nr. 23, PANCIU, Romania
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2024-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000229776