Description

Volunteer work at an orphanage in India. A large number of poor and disadvantaged orphans without homes are given refuge in orphanages and shelter homes being run by various non-government organizations throughout India. These are distressed children who come from difficult circumstances that detach them from the joys of childhood. These orphans require love, care, affection warmth and education. Volunteers working in our Help The Orphans program in India will provide support to the underprivileged and uncared for children to alleviate their suffering by helping them live a dignified life.

Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. Your little help at an orphanage can be of great significance for these children, helping to make their present secure and future promising. Spend time with them. Receive their warmth and affection. Tell them stories. Share their dreams. Working in an orphanage is a truly fulfilling and enriching experience.

A typical volunteer helping in an orphanage would help the children with their day to day activities such as: doing homework, making notes, playing with children, helping staff organize the orphanage, exchanging cultural views and teaching them about health and hygiene. You can also take the kids out for picnics and for excursions.

Program Information

Project Location
The project placements are located in Delhi and its surrounding suburbs of Noida and Gurgaon. Volunteers are provided completed details of their project after the placement is confirmed.

Language & Orientation Week in Delhi
You have the option to start your volunteering with a week long language & culture orientation week in New Delhi. (Starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month). The week aims to provide important language instructions, safety tips, and cultural knowledge before volunteers start their work. Volunteers would also be given a 2-day tour around Delhi to see the beautiful sights it has to offer.

Highlights

What we provide:
* Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi by the local staff or coordinator. Those volunteers who will be already in India will be met by the staff at the bus/railway station or at a meeting point decided beforehand.

* Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.

Start your volunteering experience by taking the 1 week language & culture orientation week in Delhi!

* Lodging: Accommodation is either provided in a volunteer's home or within the Orphanage premises itself. Those volunteers who will stay within the Orphanage Premises will have a separate room to themselves. Meals are provided in the accommodation premises itself. The accommodations are usually shared with other volunteers.

* Food: 2 or 3 Indian meals will be provided in this project depending on accommodation type. Typical meals provided include Dal (Lentils) Curry, Rice, Vegetables, Salad and Roti (Indian Bread). Volunteers can purchase bottled water from the local markets although filtered water is available in most of the accommodations.

* Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please visit our website.

* In-Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements.

* In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

* Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.

* During your Free Time
During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, internet cafes and the different restaurants in Delhi. Volunteers visit different restaurants and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends volunteers visit the neighboring states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.

* Start Dates
Volunteers can begin their project placement on any Monday of the month (Unless you join the Language and Culture week in Delhi, which starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month throughout the year, followed by volunteer program of your choice in India.

Qualifications

* Minimum qualification high school.

Program Requirements:

* Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program.
* Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.
* The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting at 250

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Airport Receive/ Transfer: Our representative will greet you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel/placement/homestay.
* 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.
* 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.
* Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive travel and medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. Please find details here.
* 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.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006