--- title: ILP Blog | Orphanage + Humanitarian description: Orphanage + Humanitarian | Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. --- **ILP VOLUNTEER TRIPS NOW OPEN TO COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD! **[Start My Application Online ](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/file-860189993-png/layout/logo1.png)](http://www.ilp.org) [Apply Now](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [ Login ](https://my.ilp.org) ## [The Sweetest Stories From The Romanian Orphanage Program](https://blog.ilp.org/life-changing-experiences-in-romania) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 6/7/26 7:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/84705122_3566228593450188_3632635064274086416_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/life-changing-experiences-in-romania) We have a few stories that will melt your heart. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/life-changing-experiences-in-romania) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/life-changing-experiences-in-romania#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) ## [A Day In The Life As A Romania Volunteer](https://blog.ilp.org/what-to-expect-as-an-ilp-volunteer-in-romania) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 6/4/26 8:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/IMG_1038.jpeg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-to-expect-as-an-ilp-volunteer-in-romania) Volunteering in Romania is different than any other ILP location. Some of our ILP alumni came together to give future volunteers a real look into what to expect as a volunteer here. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/what-to-expect-as-an-ilp-volunteer-in-romania) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/what-to-expect-as-an-ilp-volunteer-in-romania#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) ## [Extra Ways To Help On Your ILP Semester In India](https://blog.ilp.org/ways-to-help-on-your-ilp-semester-in-india) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 9/30/23 4:13 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/New%20Books%20Shoes%203%20.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/ways-to-help-on-your-ilp-semester-in-india) Teaching English is just one way to make an impact while you're in India. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/ways-to-help-on-your-ilp-semester-in-india) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/ways-to-help-on-your-ilp-semester-in-india#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) ## [How Am I Helping The Kids In The Orphanage Program?](https://blog.ilp.org/how-am-i-helping-the-kids-in-the-orphanage-program) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 3/2/23 10:14 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/304164917_845115636937173_8710630409132758174_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-am-i-helping-the-kids-in-the-orphanage-program) This is the only ILP location where you won't be teaching English, but that's just the beginning of what makes this program so unique! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-am-i-helping-the-kids-in-the-orphanage-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-am-i-helping-the-kids-in-the-orphanage-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) ## [Q+A With A Volunteer About Her Semester Abroad In Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/qa-with-a-volunteer-about-her-semester-abroad-in-uganda) Posted by [Emma Mortezazadeh](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emma-mortezazadeh) on 8/19/20 11:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-08-17%20at%206.19.32%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/qa-with-a-volunteer-about-her-semester-abroad-in-uganda) Curious about what a semester abroad in Africa would be like? Bryn's here to spill the beans and answer your questions! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/qa-with-a-volunteer-about-her-semester-abroad-in-uganda) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/qa-with-a-volunteer-about-her-semester-abroad-in-uganda#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian), [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Can I Volunteer With ILP And Not Teach?](https://blog.ilp.org/volunteer-with-ilp-and-not-teach) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 3/4/20 7:30 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/23S%20Romania%2c%20Apartments%20.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/volunteer-with-ilp-and-not-teach) Just because you’re not interested in teaching English doesn’t mean you can’t volunteer with ILP.  That's the focus for most of our volunteer programs, but we actually have one in particular in Europe where you won’t be teaching at all. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/volunteer-with-ilp-and-not-teach) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/volunteer-with-ilp-and-not-teach#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) ## [Bryn Tells Us What It Was Like To Help Build A Spring In Uganda](https://blog.ilp.org/uganda-clean-water-projects) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 8/23/19 10:51 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-08-14%20at%2011.27.34%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/uganda-clean-water-projects) “Having even a small part to play in building a spring for this Ugandan village really made me think about what I take for granted.”  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/uganda-clean-water-projects) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/uganda-clean-water-projects#comments-listing) Topics: [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian), [Africa](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/africa) ## [Fall Head-Over-Heels For The Cute City Of Sibiu, Romania](https://blog.ilp.org/your-guide-to-the-cute-city-of-sibiu-romania) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 3/11/19 10:15 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/unknown_275749163_154595796937534_8188721746430977224_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/your-guide-to-the-cute-city-of-sibiu-romania) With a charming German influence, towering cathedrals, and city streets fit for a postcard, you can see why Sibiu is a favorite little getaway for our volunteers in Romania!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/your-guide-to-the-cute-city-of-sibiu-romania) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/your-guide-to-the-cute-city-of-sibiu-romania#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) ## [Why I Loved Volunteering In Romania](https://blog.ilp.org/why-this-alumni-loved-volunteering-in-romania) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 3/6/17 6:32 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/katie2.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/why-this-alumni-loved-volunteering-in-romania) The humanitarian program in Romania is unique because you will be working in our orphanage program, with children who may have physical or mental disabilities — it's extremely rewarding, but don't take our word for it. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/why-this-alumni-loved-volunteering-in-romania) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/why-this-alumni-loved-volunteering-in-romania#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) ## [You Can't Take Pictures Of Kids In The Romanian Orphanage Program ... Why?](https://blog.ilp.org/youre-not-going-to-see-any-photos-of-kids-from-the-orphanage...why) Posted by [Jen King](https://blog.ilp.org/author/jen-king) on 3/11/16 12:55 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-11-13%20at%209.57.21%20AM-2.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/youre-not-going-to-see-any-photos-of-kids-from-the-orphanage...why) In Romania, volunteers spend their time in our orphanage program. While you're researching and deciding if you want to also volunteer in Romania, you might notice that you don't really see photos of those kids...why's that? [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/youre-not-going-to-see-any-photos-of-kids-from-the-orphanage...why) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/youre-not-going-to-see-any-photos-of-kids-from-the-orphanage...why#comments-listing) Topics: [Europe](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/europe), [Orphanage + Humanitarian](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/orphanage-humanitarian/page/2) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. We love travel so we're sharing all our tips for making the most of your time living abroad + seeing the world, and how to do it all on the tiniest budget. 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