Volunteers in Africa and India

  India

Mysore

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Open

Description: Make A Difference helps empower orphaned children and youth. We do this by providing programs and services that focus on education, health, job skill training and income generating activities at orphanages and community schools.

What we believe:

* We believe that by investing in children through education, health, job skill training and income generating activities we can break the cycle of poverty and sickness that is present in the world today creating a better tomorrow.

* We believe in operating an organization that is fiscally responsible and continually shows where money is donated.

Make A Difference has doubled its growth over the last year. Our programs and services have been extremely well received by the children we help, our volunteers and donors. Our future goals our to send 50 more children to school in 2009 and educate 2,000 more youth about HIV/AIDS.

Highlights: Highlights of our program include:

The chance to gain work experience abroad, learn a new language and cuisines, cultural tours and the ability to make a difference in the lives of orphaned children and disadvantaged women.

Qualifications: * Must be at least 18 OR have a parent's consent
* Must speak English
* Must have a open mind and good attitude
* Must be interested in trying new food
* Must be of good health

Cost in US$: USD 500

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is around 20 years-old. He or She is normally in college and has the summer off to help out. The volunteer is eager to learn about a new country and willing to make a difference at both orphanages and schools.

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

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Make a Difference Now's Mission Statement: The mission of Make A Difference (MAD) is to empower orphaned and disadvantaged woman in Africa and India. We do this through programs focused on: Education Job Skill Training Income Generation and Health We work on projects with the children and women so that they can become more self-sufficient. These projects are continued with the help of volunteers from around the world.

Year Founded: 2007