Child care volunteer jobs often involve working with children in a variety of settings, such as schools, community centres, orphanages or day care centres. Specific requirements may vary depending on the organization or program you are volunteering with, but in general, here are some common aspects of childcare volunteering:

• loving spending time with children, sometimes with toddlers and newborns;
• You will probably need some trainings beforehand;
• You, for sure, need patience;
• You have to be open to a multicultural environment and have respect for diversity;
• Being a volunteer in such a sensitive environment, usually require a Firts Aid Certification.