Description

Volunteer In Women Empowerment Programs In India - Volunteers working in the Women Empowerment program work along with women from poor areas within the capital city of Delhi. All the women come from poor family background and have poor or very little education level.

As a volunteer you will also be working with girls in the age group of 16-20 years and conduct English classes for them so that they can improve their language skills before beginning their career.

In some projects volunteers also provide counseling and monitoring and help women by teaching English, helping in different vocational courses such as beautician work, stitching and handicrafts work. They make a big difference in their lives by sharing their love and warmth with these women.

Volunteers can provide guidance for nutritional and wholesome diet; assist the local staff in organizing adult literacy classes for women. Volunteers also help and give computer training to the women in the organizations.

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

Highlights

* Project Location
The project placements are located in the capital city of Delhi. The placements are mainly located in South and Central part of Delhi.

* Language and 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 give a 2 day tour around Delhi to see the beautiful sights it has to offer.

Qualifications

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.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts at 250 only!

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* 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 provided within a volunteer's home in South Delhi. All accommodations are provided on a sharing basis with other volunteers. The volunteer house has facilities such as Internet, filtered water, Cable Television and DVD Player.
* Food: Volunteers are served with 2 Indian meals (Breakfast and dinner) daily. 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 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 click here
* 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, visit 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.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Public Education
• Social Services, Social Work
• Women

Age Range

16 - 60 yrs

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• 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

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