So what is Outreach Moldova’s work all about ?

So where is Moldova?

Moldova: some factsLanguages spoken in Moldova: Romanian, RussianCurrency: Lei (€1 = approx 16 lei)Independence from USSR: 1991Civil war: 1992

Who works with us? - Moldova Over 250 full time staff working on all our projects in Moldova

2 Full time Irish living in Moldova248 Full time Moldovan Staff

Part Time Staff - Seasonal

Volunteers

Who works with us? - Ireland

Why?

The Cause!

Before ….

After

Could you be a volunteer?

Are you...• ...between 18 and 70 years of age?• ...living in the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland ?• ...in relatively good health ?• ...available to work abroad for 2 weeks ?• ...able to live and work with new people ?• …up for a new challenge in life ?

How to volunteer:In Ireland:

There are lots of ways to get involved from home: Fundraising on behalf of ORM. Sponsorship of a Child. Christmas Shoebox appeals. Humanitarian Aid. ….. and lots more (see our website for details).

In Moldova:We operate an overseas volunteer programme which runs from April

to October. Typically 2 Week live in placements working in our orphanage in Hincesti.

Volunteering in Moldova: Basic FactsFlights, Food & board and other

essential items are covered by your fundraising.

The minimum fundraising amount for 2011 is 1900 Euro.

We provide a day of training before you go.

You work in a group/team with a dedicated translator.

Volunteer Managers, Irish & Moldovan staff are there to support you at all times.

A Typical Day in Moldova for a Volunteer:9am: School10.10am: Arts & Crafts11.15am: Coffee break11.45am: Playtime with

group 4a1pm: Feeding2pm: Lunch break (and

siesta!)

4pm: Dance with group 10

4.45pm: Games with group 14

5.30pm: Coffee break6pm: Feeding7pm: End of volunteers’

day – free for the rest of the evening.

Every day is different and there are day trips and other activities you can get involved in too.

ORM can help you fundraise:We can...• ...give you ideas and inspiration on what to do.• ...help publicise your event on our website, facebook, twitter ….• …get you set up on MyCharity.ie.• …lots more – we’re here to help and we want to help!

You give a lot, but you gain so much more.

Any questions?

More information:

Visit http://www.outreachmoldova.org/

Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/O_R_M)

Join our Facebook page (Outreach Moldova (ORM))