Description

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 careers.

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.

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 & 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.

Highlights

Work in rural India & Nepal with women 'Panchayats' (community local law enforcers). Teach them about women rights, laws and practices around the world.

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$:

Starting 250 only

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/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.
* 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 on our website.
* In-Country travel assistance: If participants like to travel around, we provide 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.

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

• Community Centers
• Community Development
• Community Organizing
• Women

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