Description

Work with us to change the life of a child in India! You can truly make a significant, lifetime difference in one of the poorest regions of the world through "hands-on" teaching and labor projects! We have over 26 years experience managing volunteers and providing direct community development assistance.

"Obviously none of these incredibly memorable experiences would ever have happened without Global Volunteers, and all the people we worked with. I wish I could give them all what they have given me, but all I can do is say thank you. I doubt I will ever look at life the same again. This place has opened my eyes and there is no way they will ever close." ~ Chantal Hogue, India volunteer

Global Volunteers works in partnership with an orphanage, child care center and schools to serve at-risk students. Your help is much needed to teach and stimulate young minds, care for youth of all ages, assist with light construction and renovation to improve educational and living conditions. View a "Day in the Life" documentary produced by some of the students we serve on our website.

The orphanage staff needs you to play games with the kids, help with their studies, teach songs, music and dance, and work with them on handicrafts and artwork. In addition, you will teach conversational English or other subjects in the community elementary school or help with painting, cleaning, repair or gardening in host facilities. What's more, your service program fee includes a direct work project contribution to support the program beyond your individual service.

Highlights

This is a breakthrough service program! Combining the wherewithal of Global Volunteers with your contribution of time and talent, the children are promised a healthy future. Once homeless or living in unimaginable poverty, the youth we serve are now thriving with the help of our volunteers. As they mature in the safety and loving care of our hosts, they make way for other needy children seeking a refuge in this impoverished community.

Qualifications

If you have energy to work with kids, an open mind, and are willing to serve as part of a team and take direction from local leaders, you will make a positive contribution to this exciting volunteer program!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2,095- 2,495/ 1-3 wks - negotiable

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Your service program fee supports the community's on-going development programs for homeless children, and also covers your meals, lodging, transportation within the work site, project expenses, administrative costs, and the services of a trained team leader. Global Volunteers has pledged ongoing support and resources to feed and house the estimated 500 orphaned or abandoned children in the Chennai area in secure, clean and caring facilities. The service program cost does not cover free-time expenses, or your airfare or other travel to the host community. All costs, including airfare, are tax-deductible for U.S. tax-payers.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Our volunteers are culturally curious and open-minded people looking to contribute to a community development project and to improve their understanding of different ways of life. They are all ages, from various ethnic backgrounds, and of all different professions, such as educators, students, laborers, medical professionals, full-time parents, computer professionals, artists, lawyers and the like.

Age Range

Adults of all ages; minor ages 15-17 with parent.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4 to 15

Scholarships are Available

Check with us throughout the year for available scholarships and fundraising opportunities.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

12 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Volunteers's Mission Statement

Global Volunteers is a private, non-profit (501C-3) tax-exempt organization in consultative status with the United Nations working at the invitation and under the direction of local leaders to deliver the 12 Essential Services to partner communities worldwide. We engage short-term volunteers on long-term development projects to create, nurture and sustain the wellbeing of the world's children - so they can realize the full promise of their human potential. Each year, we mobilize up to 300 teams of volunteers to work alongside local people on work projects central to their advancement. We also raise funds to support our international and domestic partners and to provide sponsorships for educational, social and medical assistance.

Year Founded

1984