Mongolia
Lotus Children’s Centre
The Lotus Children’s Centre in Mongolia has an urgent need for volunteers to help run activities in their summer camp this year. Mongolia is one of the world’s least known and most under-populated countries this would be a true adventure with real value! MONGOLIA
This is an exciting opportunity for those who are adaptable, love adventure, are not frightened of a very different physical and cultural environment and, of course, enjoy working with children! Generally you should contact Lotus directly, however, there have been recent problems with their website contact function. If you experience difficulties please send your CV and expression of interest to us and we will forward it. https://www.lotuschild.info/
Volunteers stay in Mongolian yurts ‘gers’ with other volunteers of the same sex but have access to showers. The gers are in the grounds of the children’s home in the heart of the Central Asian Steppe and about 45 minutes from the capital, Ulaanbaatar.
Lotus welcomes volunteers to come for periods of 2 weeks to 2 months.
Lotus charges US$20 per day for accommodation and all food. However, those staying for 4 weeks (or more) will be charged just US$15 per day.
Volunteers are welcome to apply in pairs or slightly larger groups.
Look at the blogs of some of our previous volunteers below and discover what they loved – and what they found tough!
Longer Term Volunteering at Lotus
Apart from the summer volunteers, Lotus also takes volunteers during the winter months to work on specific projects. These volunteers are not expected to pay for accommodation and usually receive a small allowance.
Life in Mongolia is tough and its people are proud the descendants of Ghengis Khan who once ruled most of the known world (and whose DNA can be traced in most Europeans!)
The winters are harsh with average January temperatures at -30 degrees, the summers can be chilly in the evenings. It is a dry climate.
If you are interested find more information on their Facebook page and also at their website: www.lotuschild.org
If you are interested in a summer position feel free to come back to us or go to Lotus directly.
If you would like to be considered for a longer term position please Contact Us.