Volunteer Work at a Local NGO in South India

  India

Puducherry (Pondicherry)

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
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: Anytime

Description: As a volunteer or intern you can assist in the following core areas: microfinance, social awareness programmes (HIV/AIDS, health and nutrition, domestic violence etc.), child sponsorship and the remedial school. Moreover, there are additional volunteer or intern opportinities in fundraising/proposal writing, webdesign and marketing and communication.

Prime Trust offers volunteers and interns the unique ability to have a truly significant role in organizational and program development.

We recommend a minimum stay of three to four months, so you can experience Indian culture and gain relevant work experience to the fullest. We generally ask a minimum of a two months commitment, although we are happy to negotiate if your circumstances do not allow this length of time.

Highlights: Why Volunteer or do your Internship at Prime Trust?

* Prime Trust is a small and growing organization which offers volunteers and interns the unique ability to have a truly significant role in organizational and program development
* The variety of activities Prime Trust has available for volunteers cater to students as well as professionals. They also incorporate a good mix of fieldwork and office tasks.
* Living at Prime Trust lets volunteers from around the world not only work together, but spend time exploring Pondicherry as a group.
* Pondicherry is a beautiful and interesting beach town. It has a distinct French flavor while still allowing volunteers to experience Southern India.
* Prime Trust offers an affordable volunteer opportunity.

Qualifications:

The only basic requirement for a volunteer or intern is that he or she speaks and writes English.

Cost in US$: +/- USD 250 per month

Living accommodations are available above the office. Prime Trust offers five rooms that vary in size which are all very neat and clean. Two rooms have their own bathroom attached. When we have many volunteers and interns we will ask you to share a room. The prices vary from Rs. 250/simple single to Rs. 450/en suite twin per night.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

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

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Prime Trust's Mission Statement: Prime Trust is an Nongovernmental organisation (NGO) located in Puducherry in the South of India. The organization is fighting to bring about social transformation through empowering rural and urban poor and enabling them to become self-reliant.

Year Founded: 2002