Volunteer in India

  India

• Other Cities in India: 
Jaipur

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Volunteers will begin their program on on either the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of each month.

Description: The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities for volunteers to work with our partner organisation in India. Volunteers have the opportunity to work in the area of Womens Empowerment, with children in day care centers and schools, and Kanjar community outreach projects.

Volunteers have the opportunity to be involved in the following projects:

Children's Program

As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to work with street children and children from slums in day care centers and schools which have been purposely set-up to help alleviate poverty. Volunteers work alongside local staff to assist in the day-to-day running of centers and schools. There are opportunities to teach English, provide care for children, and help keep medical records and provide basic healthcare. Volunteers also have the opportunity create awareness campaigns to inform the local community of the importance of education, health and other social issues for children.

Women's Empowerment

You have the opportunity to empower women whose access to education and life skills have been disadvantaged, such as women who live in Slums, women who have experienced domestic violence, orphaned adolescent girls, and women from self-help groups. Volunteers will work with women to build self-confidence and self-esteem through counselling and teaching vocational skills such as English, computer skills, basic math, sewing, and hairdressing, as well as educating women on the importance of family planning, motherhood, and healthcare and hygiene.

Kanjar Community Outreach

In Indian society, the Kanjar, an ethnic community, have at times been segregated from mainstream society due to caste divisions. Local communities have traditionally viewed the Kanjar population as immoral and uncivilised and this has isolated them into the position of being untouchable. This view of the Kanjar people has lead to social, political and economic discrimination with Kanjar being denied access to education, healthcare, and employment. Volunteers have an opportunity to help bring change to this situation by providing opportunities for education and healthcare to the Kanjar community. We have opportunities to teach English, provide sports games and extracurricular activities, and health education in local schools. There are also opportunities in community outreach through awareness campaigns focusing on human rights, health and hygiene, womens empowerment, and education. In addition, volunteers can also be involved with the running of Health Camps which provide medical check-ups to the community.

Volunteers can start on either the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of each month.

Volunteers can participate in this program for 2 weeks to 20 weeks.

Qualifications: As a volunteer in India you must:
    * Be 18 years or older
    * Have no major health problems
    * Be eligible to obtain a tourist visa to India
    * Must be fluent in speaking and writing English
    * Be proactive and able to work independently
    * Some related experience is required for the Womens Empowerment program
    * Obtain a police check from your home country prior to volunteering

Cost in US$: Detail on the cost of this program can be found on our website

The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, tourist visa, travel to work each day (USD1 per day), vaccinations, travel insurance and departure tax. You will also need to cater for other expenses like bottled water, snack food, personal costs, and entertainment.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: At least 18 years of age

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

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Volunteer Network's Mission Statement: The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our incorporation number is WN/1194442. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.

Year Founded: 2000