Volunteer in Romania with IVHQ | Most Affordable & Trusted

IVHQ is a well organised and helpful organisation, they made me very prepared for volunteering overseas, and I felt supported along the way. The organisation they partnered with (Care2Travel) were also very organised and kind, I always felt safe and supported with the food and accommodation. I had an incredible time there. There were many events and clubs organised by the volunteers (one every night of the week), where I got to meet local people I wasn’t working with and have conversations. The local teachers I worked with were so encouraging and kind, I will miss working with them and the kids there.

This was my first time leaving the US, and volunteering abroad. I’ve known about IVHQ since 2018 but had to undergo some personal character development before I finally rose to the occasion. And I’m so happy I went with IVHQ! They prepared me well so I didn’t have any surprises on my trip and during my volunteer time. Even though I felt nervous, as first-times usually are, the preparation I had was key to my success. The experience was so enlightening, life-changing, and touching. Everyone I volunteered with was an amazing human being.. I felt immediately connected to them. I highly recommend volunteering with IVHQ for US citizens as it’s not commonplace like it is in Germany or Spain for high school graduates to volunteer abroad, and they are very helpful not only to the volunteers, but to so many needy communities all over the globe. I am already planning another trip next year.

IVHQ was really helpful in preparing me for my program and answered any questions/concerns I had. They offer 24/7 support during your stay and they made me feel 100% comfortable. It’s a really great experience for anyone!
The care2travel company in Romania offer a great volunteer accommodation and are really helpful in answering any questions you have during your stay. I would recommend this programme to anyone who is looking to build new skills, meet new people and to have a unique experience .

I recently completed my first 3 week volunteer trip to Romania this last may . And omg what an experience!!! I never heard of ivhq until I worked with a coworker and she lead me to this company! They where always on the ball very easy to get In touch with . Any concerns /issues about my travel it was all in website. I was supposed to go 2 years ago but unfortunately the world shut down. But I eventually got to go! The local Romanian crew I worked with was more then Amazing! I actually told the director that they making it hard to have to leave ! They were soooooo accommodating. I met a lot of really cool people from all over the world ! I can’t wait to go back but I wanna also try out other places ;) !!! I always wanted to see Romania but was a little apprehensive because it was my first time in this situation.. best decision !!!

I cannot write anything higher than how perfect this project was. I had time to do anything and everything!
My instructor always made sure to check on me and my roommates and we all got along amazingly. The schools I got to teach at were so loving and grateful it made me so sad to leave them.
I felt so valued at this site from all the amazing people I got to be with. The food in Romania is fantastic and the affordability knocked me on my back.
I was so glad there was a way to go on a humanitarian trip without spending overwhelming amounts of money.

Romania came as a surprise to me. As a European myself, I never was very interested in going to East Europe, so I didn't have very high expectations. I mainly decided to go because it was one of the safest places to go with the pandemic going on. But, once I was there, all my presumptions were shattered. I got to meet very nice and open Romanian and Hungarian people, learn about its rich history, visit its beautiful castles and cities, and hike through mesmerizing mountains.

Moreover, the volunteering experience was very rewarding. I did everything I could to make myself useful to a local NGO as a NGO Support Volunteer with IVHQ. My aim was to start my journey to understand how NGOs work, while helping out one with a memorable cause: to provide educational and fun summer camps to disadvantaged children. Among other things, I got to help them out with the online marketing for a crowdfunding campaign, write a blog post about one of my adventures in Romania, conduct interviews, snap pictures of the summer camps and help build a space to hold these camps for children on rainy days.

Altogether, it was a great experience that I wouldn't change for anything and one which made me see a part of the world with new eyes.

I can only recommend Care2Travel ! Even though I was only there for 2 weeks, they really made sure I was able to do the work I went there for and have a lot of fun playing with children and teaching them English. Outside of the summer camps I had a great time as well, because I was able to meet other amazing volunteers who became my friends and with whom I could enjoy the great city of csikszereda. The entire team was always there to help you out and guarantee you were having a great time ! I will never forget this experience!

For anyone considering the IVHQ Romania program I have three words - just do it! I recently returned from 7 weeks volunteering in Romania and would highly recommend to anyone looking to help the community, discover a new culture, and grow as a person.

As this was my first time volunteering abroad, and spending more than a couple weeks away from home, I appreciated how helpful IVHQ was in the process. IVHQ assisted in different ways, from giving advice about which location was best for me, to helping set-up travel, to providing detailed information about what to expect when volunteering abroad as well as an outline to help you prepare. IVHQ was always quick to answer questions and provide the information necessary to help me get ready for this adventure.

Once in Romania, international volunteers work through the local team, Care2Travel. Care2Travel is made up of a small, but wonderful, group of people committed to ensuring that both their foreign volunteers and local partners are supported and receiving the assistance they need. Care2Travel provides an excellent orientation (both before arrival and after) that helps volunteers better understand the language, local culture, and city that they will be living in. These orientations are a great way to get to know the area, the Care2Travel team, some local volunteers, as well as the other volunteers you will be living with during your stay. I spent 6 weeks as an NGO Support volunteer, and was able to see first-hand how much time and effort the team puts in to making sure operations run smoothly (both at programs and in the accommodations) and that they are effective for both the volunteer and the local community. Being part of the daily operations provided first-hand knowledge of how a non-government organization works. I was able to assist on projects both big (such as assisting with a job interviewing process) and small (organizing summer camp materials). This opportunity provided insight into how each task and the various programs form a bigger picture and help the local community in the long-term. As someone who has studied and/or worked in communication, counseling, and social work, there is no doubt that my experience can help better inform my work and my schooling.

Most importantly, I came away from this experience having not only worked for an amazing group of people but having met amazing people as well. Living in the accommodations with others provides an opportunity to get to know your fellow volunteers. Talking with others, I was able to learn about who they are as people, their home countries and customs, and their thoughts and experiences about placements that were different from my own. Through various opportunities, I was also able to meet, spend time with, and talk to locals in the area. Getting to know the locals was a great way to develop a better cultural understanding of both people and place, test your new language skills, or just have wonderful conversations about topics ranging from movies, to history, to international relations. By the time my 7 weeks were up, it was hard to leave the newly established relationships I had made while in Romania.