Orphanage in India
India
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Year Round
Description:
An orphanage and homeopathic clinic run by an energetic American woman who has been living in India for many years. Work may include gardening, teaching, tutoring, cooking, playing and singing with the kids, working on small construction projects, helping them with their laundry and bathing, organizing the volunteer program, coordinating with fundraising overseas or visiting nearby villages to teach hygiene, art, etc.
Highlights:
The orphanage also owns a Retreat center in the mountains. Mid-May through July the children stay at this campus in order to escape the heat. Secluded area with beautiful scenery where this school grows it's own food. About 50 kids stay at the orphanage aged 5-18. Some have families still living that they visit on holidays and some are true orphans with no connections outside the orphanage. The younger kids also go to school on the property; where as the older kids attend the local school.
Qualifications:
Minimum age: 18 years/ Mature/ Self-motivated/ Physically able/ Emotionally prepared to work in a difficult setting (It can be difficult living and working with orphans and hearing their stories over time, so volunteers must be prepared for some of the difficulties inherent in this kind of work.)
Minimum Education: High School
Cost in US$: $750 plus $150-per-month plus travel expenses
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Registration fees
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
The $750 is a one time fee that includes the internship placement, pre-departure orientation and reliable in-country resources.After having worked at the orphanage for four months, volunteers can have their room and board provided free of charge in exchange for their time.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- agriculture
- arts
- building maintenance
- building schools
- childcare/children
- community centers
- community development
- community health
- community organizing
- computer training
- consciousness-raising
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- cooking
- culture
- eco-tourism
- education
- English teaching
- gardening
- health
- human rights
- indigenous issues
- literacy
- organic farming
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- orphans
- planting
- playgrounds
- primary education
- street kids
- teaching
- tutor
- volunteering
- youth
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Typical Volunteer: Typically our volunteers are gap year students aged 17-25. Volunteers placed by our organization are eager, outgoing, take initiative and are dedicated to international and local service work. Our volunteer placements are geared towards the backpacker traveling lifestyle.
Age Range: 17-35
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
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
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Participants Travel to India
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement: Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.
Year Founded: 1993
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