Care for Rescued Street Children in Goa, India

  India

Goa

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: By volunteering at a children's home in Goa, you will spend your days playing with the children, helping with the gardening, teaching some English and singing songs: all activities which can be done in the great outdoors, under the brilliant Goan sunshine. And if you still need more sun time, gorgeous beaches are just a short journey away. You will also be making friends with some truly amazing children and helping incredibly altruistic women who have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of those in need.

What the project does and why it needs you!
The Mother Teresa'a Roses home was founded in 1998 by Sister Christobel, a missionary who has dedicated the last 25 years of her life to helping the poor. Sister Christobel created the children's home as a place where street children in Mumbai could go to escape the harsh city life and grow up in a safe community. Many single mothers in Mumbai simply can't afford to provide food and shelter for their children and are forced to raise their children on the streets. By sending their children to the Mother Teresa's Roses home, parents know that their children will be well cared for and safe. Many parents come to visit their children as often as possible, but this means that most of the time the twenty-five children have only the small staff of the Mother Teresa's Roses home to look after them.

Highlights:
* Helping look after these awe inspiring children
* Beaches, the ocean, historical sites - Goa has the lot!
* Food - Goa is the home of the Vindaloo so be prepared

Qualifications: Who is it for?
This project is for anyone who enjoys spending time with children and having fun in the sun.

What you'll be doing:
Your main task will be to play with and care for the children. This can take the form of teaching English, singing songs, helping in the garden, cleaning, preparing food and doing crafts. Any games, activities or educational lessons you would like to introduce are welcome. You will be working from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Project resources and advice:
Mother Teresa's Roses Home does not have a lot of resources for entertaining the children so any arts and crafts items or musical instruments you can bring from home are greatly appreciated.

As you will be a role model for the children, it is important that you are keep your dress neat and modest.

Cost in US$: USD 1755.00 for 4 weeks, USD 220.00 for every wee

* Accommodation: Shared room in home stay.
* Food: All meals
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Training: In-country orientation
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, local in-country team and 24 hour emergency support

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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