Caring for Infants and Children
"I, without a doubt, feel as though I had an impact at my work placement. The babies wanted our love, they just wanted to be held and have our attention. At the daycare, when one would sit on my lap, 10 more kids would rush over, because they wanted us to be with them, and love them too."Megan Sheridan, Volunteer in Brazil
Caring for infants and children who are at-risk or have limited resources can have a lasting impact on a child's development and is one of the most rewarding placements available for volunteers. The children are delighted to see new and smiling faces, and love the games, songs, and rhymes that volunteers help to organize. Simply holding infants, sharing your affection, and providing individual attention is important to their future well-being. The staff appreciates the help with daily routines such as feeding and clothing the children and playing with them.
Whether you have a background in childcare or simply enjoy caring for young children, a smile or hug can be a meaningful and long-term contribution. The most important attributes needed for these placements are an open heart and a love of spending time with children.
These volunteer placements are available in Brazil, China, Cartago - Costa Rica, Puriscal - Costa Rica, San Carlos - Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala City - Guatemala, Quetzaltenango - Guatemala, Dharamsala - India, New Delhi - India, Morocco, Lima - Peru, Ayacucho - Peru, Russia, South Africa, Bagamoyo - Tanzania, Kilimanjaro - Tanzania, Rural Kilimanjaro - Tanzania, and Trang - Thailand.
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