In Romania, many families struggle to properly care for disabled family members due to social stigma and limited government support. Volunteers play a vital role in bridging this care gap, enriching the lives of children and adults with disabilities at a special needs facility.

The daycare center was founded in 2008 in Miercurea Ciuc for disabled persons to have the possibility for daycare, special treatment and special development. The service users are people between the ages of 10 and 50 years, children and adults with different disabilities such as intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical- and sensory disabilities. Clients with autism have specific autism therapy, and our specialists were chose according to the needs of the daycare’s participants. Most of the programs operate with disability specialists, psychologists, social workers, kintetotherapists, teaching assistants and volunteers. The center has music therapy which is being held by a volunteer music teacher, and we also have many free time programs where we leave the center, like camps, trips, music festivals, parties.

As a Special Needs volunteer, you’ll assist in planning and conducting games and educational activities for individuals with various mental and physical disabilities. This specialized placement is ideal for those with experience in disability care, and offers qualified volunteers the opportunity to provide therapy and rehabilitation. You will enhance the crucial efforts of the local staff by offering additional care, attention, and connection for these young people with disabilities. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute meaningfully to the community while gaining practical experience working with disabled people.

Volunteering with disabled individuals is a challenging yet rewarding project, perfect for patient and compassionate people. You will need strong organizational skills and the ability to improvise, as resources are limited. Despite these challenges, the service users are incredibly enthusiastic to meet you, and their smiles will be a heartwarming reward for your efforts.

Please note, this project is closed in August due to the holidays. If your volunteering period extends into this month, you will be transferred to a different project.