Description

Volunteer in India: India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world. Though its women have made rapid strides in every walk of life and done their country proud, yet very often incidents of atrocities committed on them are reported by the media. There are many women who at some time in their life have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse. A large number of non-government organizations, besides the efforts put in by the government have come forward to help the battered and disadvantaged women.

A number of women homes have been set up to shield women from the wrong doings of the society and to restore their last sense of pride and self respect. These resource strapped women homes badly need the services of volunteers to run their program. Volunteers provide counseling and monitoring and help women by teaching English, beautician work, yoga, stitching, sanitation and health education. They educate women about HIV/AIDS and other related issued. They make a big difference in their lives by sharing their love and warmth with the stressed inmates of the women homes.

Volunteers can provide guidance for nutritional and wholesome diet, assist the local staff in organizing adult literacy classes for women. They can also help in setting up an informal judicial system for the redressal of cases of domestic violence, marital discord, dowry demands etc.

Volunteers interested in the cause of upliftment of the disadvantaged women and willing to give them love, care and warmth, would find our women support project very fulfilling and rewarding.

Highlights

Once you have traveled through India, the voyage never ends, but is played out again in the quietest chambers that the mind can never break off from the journey.

Qualifications

No qualifications required.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

450 starting

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

- Airport Receive/ Transfer: Our representative will greet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel/placement/home stay.
- Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc. Each participant will be provided with a local Map of the city or Join our -- Orientation Week - Learn Language, History, Culture & Discover India!
- Lodging: Almost all placements have residential accommodation arrangements, however if that is not available volunteers will be staying with a local welcoming and educated family.
- Food: 2 Indian meals will be provided in this project.
- In Country travel assistance: If participants like to travel around, we provide with full support for bookings & arrangements to travel with India or Nepal.
- Language Books: We provide participants with English to Hindi language handbooks.
- In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff.
- Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by email which will have all vital information about your program.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

16-60

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Volunteering India's Mission Statement

Helping you to Help People. We aim to provide the most extensive and comprehensive volunteering opportunities in India by connecting volunteers to the needy, while keeping the costs as low as possible.

Year Founded

2004