Volunteering -   Childcare

This placement would suit:

Those looking to care for disadvantaged children whilst living on an island in the South Pacific

Duration details:

4 weeks - 12 months

This placement would suit:

Working with children isn't easy, combine this with construction work and you’ll need to work hard to make a long term difference to the people of Pensulo. Quest support their projects like no-one else and select volunteers carefully. If you're looking for a truly worthwhile project then look no further.

Duration details:

5 weeks working with orphaned children, youth groups and schools alongside construction projects. 2 weekends off to experience beautiful Lake Malawi and the infamous hyena caves...

This placement would suit:

Anyone keen on immersing themselves in South African culture and helping disabled or under privileged children.

No qualifications needed, just a big heart and a desire to provide care and support. Anyone who is qualified however will be well utilised!

Cost details:

You can extend this project from just £55 per week!

Duration details:

You can extend this project week by week as you wish.

This placement would suit:

Experience the reality of South America in one of the largest shanty towns in the world. Help to construct homes for families, replacing their cardboard shelters with real homes. Bring the community to life while you entertain the children with games, shows, sports contests and other crazy ideas you may have.

Cost details:

The project for volunteers only runs for a few months of the year we therefore ask volunteers to make a donation to insure that it doesn’t suffer while we are away.

This placement would suit:

Someone who has the ability to relate with children is essential as you will be involved in assisting with the day-to-day practical care of the children, playing games, offering vital friendship and affection and providing them with a forum to practice their conversational English.

Cost details:

In one placement (Pro-Ninos) you will have to prepare your dinners and weekend meals*. The visa costs £60.

Duration details:

A second, full placement can be arranged at a discount rate

This placement would suit:

People who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of real South African culture and who have initiative. You can also do lots of other activities while you're there. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm and a caring nature!

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £110 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

• People who want a worthwhile volunteering experience overseas with an established not-for-profit company
• People who want to become fully immersed in African culture and have the reassurance of personal support both before and during their trip
• People who are interested in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in African communities and helping those affected by the disease.

This placement would suit:

people looking to experience a unique volunteer project promoting reading and story-telling on board the Quentin Blake designed Book Bus. Improve your Spanish at the same time as we travel to communities in the jungle, mountains and coast.

Cost details:

There is a local payment of $300

Duration details:

Join for 2 weeks or 12 months....each additonal week costs £195.

Special rates available for students spending their year abroad with us.

This placement would suit:

anyone wishing to volunteer with children in Brazil

Duration details:

4 weeks - 12 months