Community Education & Development

About the program

Volunteers with a passion for the creative arts and a love for travel to far flung and exotic locations should look no further than this exciting program in the ancient city of Istanbul. Here volunteers will spend their time supporting disadvantaged children from 7 to 13 years old while soaking up all that this fascinating and diverse city has to offer. This program’s aim is to encourage local children’s creativity, something these impoverished children have little chance to explore given the conditions in which they live. The program also teaches children social responsibility, entrepreneurship and volunteerism, skills the program believes are important for children to learn to become responsible and compassionate adults. Situated in the heart of Istanbul’s disadvantaged communities, the initiative ensures those with greatest need receive the support to help them learn and thrive.  Volunteers will have time to immerse themselves in the culture and explore this bustling city.  From visiting World Heritage sites to sampling the famous cuisine, Istanbul is a truly remarkable city to spend time in while helping to shape the lives of impoverished children.

Goals of this Project:

• Provide free creative arts lessons to children to expose them to artistic forms
• Expose non-English speakers to native English speakers in order to improve pronunciation and conversational skills
• Create a love for learning new things among the children
• Expose volunteers and locals alike to different people and cultures

Airport pick up, accommodation and meals are not provided on this program.

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Volunteer's role

Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and can expect to undertake the following tasks:

• Teach the creative arts to children
• Improve the English language skills of children through their teaching methods
• Play games and run activities with children
• Teach students about their own lives and where they live

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Requirements

Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years and over who wish to assist in the ongoing support and development of marginalized and at-risk children of Turkey. This highly interactive and varied project does not require participants to have a background in the field of childcare and education, as there are many ways you can assist. However, volunteers with suitable qualifications or experience are highly sought after. Regardless, a volunteer’s individual role can often be tailored to suit their particular skills and interests. Volunteers are required to provide proof of their Covid vaccination.

Additionally, volunteers applying to join this program will be required to supply to following documentation:

• Emergency contact
• Police check