Volunteer in Romania

Incredibly diverse landscapes and an intriguing political history lie in wait for anyone looking to volunteer in Romania, making it an exciting destination for a volunteer project or overseas work placement. Our specialist voluntary projects are available for anyone interested in volunteering in the developing world, including professionals on a career break, recent graduates or retired seniors.

Romania is a country full of contrasts, ranging from tourist attractions and beach resorts to bio-diverse countryside and archaeological trenches. Nestling in the heart of Eastern Europe, Romanians are also faced with the economic conundrum of a modern, capitalist society running alongside vast areas of peasant subsistence farming. This is where volunteers looking for jobs abroad can put there skills to use, both by adding their expertise to the burgeoning business world and sharing their knowledge with professionals looking to raise standards in the poorest communities. One aspect of Romania that unites its people is its rich history, which can be seen in the squares and tower blocks of every town. Arguably the most famous (and definitely the scariest!) historical sites are the castle of Count Dracula and Vlad the Impaler’s residence, both found in Transylvania. Anyone interested in trekking or skiing are sure to find plenty of mileage in the Carpathian Mountains, the largest in Europe.

Volunteer skills required in Romania

Anyone looking to take part in skilled voluntary work in Romania will need to be confident, friendly and well-organised, as well as being able to perform well in a team and having an open-minded approach to working in a developing country. Each project has specific requirements regarding qualifications, but any related experience you may have will also be taken into consideration when you apply.

Our skilled volunteer projects in Romania are based in Brasov, the capital city of Transylvania. These projects involve social work in children’s homes, practicing medicine and physiotherapy in hospitals, working with dance and theatre groups and archaeology in Saxon settlements. Each of these projects can be viewed in more detail, along with an in-depth description of the specific qualifications required, by following the links at the top of the page.

Even if you feel you do not possess the required skills or qualifications for these specialist roles, you can still help on the same projects. Please visit our website for more information about volunteering in Romania.

Romania at a glance

• Full name: Romania
• Population: 21.3 million
• Capital: Bucharest
• Area: 238,391 sq km (92,043 sq miles)
• Major language: Romanian
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 69 years (men), 76 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 new leu = 100 bani
• Main exports: Textiles and footwear, metal products, machinery, minerals
• GNI per capita: US $6,150
• Internet domain: .ro