Description

Volunteer in India with the girls orphanage to provide much needed care and support to the orphans.

There are more than 11M abandoned children in India, where a growing number of newborn babies are being dumped anonymously in cots placed outside orphanages/adoption centers in an initiative to deter infanticide. About 90% of those abandoned are girls whose poor young mothers abandon them because of social inequality among female in India. They face a bleak future as beggars, prostitutes or menial laborers if families cannot be found for them. To prevent this many Non Government organizations have opened up orphanages across India. Our Care giving girl orphanage program is associated with such Orphanages, which are run my Non Government and charitable organizations.

Our volunteer's work at these orphanages to make a difference in the lives of deprived and neglected children. Volunteers work assist staff at the orphanage to help keep the premises clean and the children clean, developing new extra curricular activities, supporting orphans by playing games, songs, dancing, drawing pictures, teaching English, computers etc. Volunteers are especially encouraged to talk to kids about hygiene practices, safety, marriages, women issues, importance of education, being self-dependent and self-esteem.

Remember: "You will also be a role model, showing them that it is possible for women to be educated and independent, something they aren't exactly used to seeing. You are an inspiration to them!".

Highlights

Our program provide its volunteer an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the girls at the orphanages while experiencing India through its Spiritual and cultural traditions.

* Comprehensive Program
our program includes everything from arrival at the Bangalore intentional airport to drop. We understand that 90% of the volunteers who come to India are first time travelers to India, which makes traveling in India alone for the first time a bit of struggle. We therefore cover all aspects of volunteer placement in India, from arrival at the International airport to transfer to Project location to drop back at the airport.

* Yoga Lessons
Yoga is one of India's mot famous traditions. Our glimpse India program includes 5 days a weeks yoga lessons. Lessons are in Hatha yoga and beginner level. The basic aim of taking yoga lesson is to give volunteers and introduction of Yoga and get them to feel and experience in benefits so that they can learn and practice this ancient tradition begin back home.

* Indian Cooking
Indian cuisine is famous the world over and there is not better way to enjoy the Indian food than being able to cook it yourself. Classes are offered by the home stay family and are aimed at teaching basic Indian dishes and giving an introduction to Indian cuisine, the species used and the techniques.

* Traditional Dance Lessons
Bhangra is one of the most famous dance forms in India with deep cultural values. Learning Bhangra gives volunteers a chance to experience the Punjabi culture from its roots.

Languages

• English
• Hindi

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• Orphans
• Women

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Volunteer in India's Mission Statement

Our mission is - To act as a gateway between well performing NGO's in India and the outside world - offering affordable, unique, well researched and diverse range of volunteer programs within India. To give our volunteers opportunities to experience India at a deeper level through its centuries old of traditions, cultural and spiritual heritage.

Year Founded

2006