TEACHING STUDENTS AND DEVELOPING THE EDUCATION
PROGRAMS OF SCHOOLS IN INDIA
Volunteer project: Education is an important
tool for development. Teaching spoken English, basic Math, Health and Hygiene
awareness, Environmental education and conducting extra-curricular activities
with local school children can be a rewarding experience.
You will be working in a Kannada/Tamil Medium School, which
lacks in resources and/or English teaching staff. One of the important aims of
this project is to support the staff in the classroom and to bring an
international dimension to the learning process. Your tasks will be to assist
with English language learning using creative teaching methods to encourage and
to develop learning levels and cognitive skills in the students. You will also
assist with extra-curricular activities, inspiring children to learn new
languages and learn about new cultures.
Additionally, you may have to assist in the following tasks:
- Develop teaching and learning aids with low cost or no cost locally available materials, and facilitate simulation games for the children and the teaching faculties.
- Undertake capacity development of teaching faculty in classroom management; children’s learning needs assessment.
- Design developmentally appropriate tools and criteria for assessment of children’s learning levels and cognitive skills; Individual goal setting for children with learning disability; lesson planning etc.
- Develop teaching-learning methods and pass this information (through the Final Evaluation/Report) to future volunteers with a view to creating long-term improvements to the educational model.
- Develop teaching and learning aids with low cost or no cost locally available materials, and facilitate simulation games for the children and the teaching faculties.
- Undertake capacity development of teaching faculty in classroom management; children’s learning needs assessment.
- Design developmentally appropriate tools and criteria for assessment of children’s learning levels and cognitive skills; Individual goal setting for children with learning disability; lesson planning etc.
- Develop teaching-learning methods and pass this information (through the Final Evaluation/Report) to future volunteers with a view to creating long-term improvements to the educational model.
The volunteers should bring in creative ideas to initiate
new activities in the school, for example, environmental, organizational or
computer education. You have to love children, as you will be surrounded by
them every day. If you have ideas for teaching different kinds of activities
such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to children, then
this type of project is for you! You will be teaching a variety of subjects
depending on your personal interests and skills. Volunteers should have a good
level of spoken English and previous experience in teaching children will be
useful.
Language: English
Duration of the project: Minimum duration is 1
month. The project starts on the first Monday of every month.
Please note that due to school holidays, this project will remain closed during the following months: March until May; in the month of October; and sometimes in December. During these months, volunteers are encouraged to take part in the short-term summer and/or a winter volunteer projects.
Please note that due to school holidays, this project will remain closed during the following months: March until May; in the month of October; and sometimes in December. During these months, volunteers are encouraged to take part in the short-term summer and/or a winter volunteer projects.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required with application. This
information assists us to match you to the right project for you.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur or Bangalore in
shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive in
Kundapur or Bangalore by the first Monday of each month. Bangalore has an
international airport and Kundapur is well connected to Bangalore by train and
bus.
The program will start with a week-long orientation. The
schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following
topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada or Tamil. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in other projects who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help you overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada or Tamil. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in other projects who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help you overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 13,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
EDUCATION, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT FOR ORPHAN
CHILDREN
Volunteer project: Volunteers have the chance to
work in orphanages, by supporting the staff in the project with the daily care
of orphan children. The work is varied and so you must be flexible in tackling
your duties. The work could involve rehabilitation, education and supporting
the orphan children to return and participate in mainstream life. The work
might also include cleaning activities, cooking, gardening, playing with the
children in the evening, helping them with homework, teaching and singing.
A creative approach to work will be useful. If you have
ideas for teaching different kinds of activities such as games, songs, arts and
crafts or sports and athletics to children, then this type of project is for
you! You will need to take a flexible approach to the work and be prepared to
undertake variety of tasks.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday
of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required with application. This
information assists us to match you to the right project for you.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur or Bangalore in
shared bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive in
Kundapur or Bangalore by the first Monday of each month. Bangalore has an
international airport and Kundapur is well connected to Bangalore by train and
bus.
The program will start with a week-long orientation. The
schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually contains the following
topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada or Tamil. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in other projects who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help you overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada or Tamil. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in other projects who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help you overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 13,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Volunteer project: There are several ethnic
minorities in India. NGOs are working towards community development to prepare
them to participate and compete within the mainstream society. The primary
focus of the NGOs is to help the tribal communities cope with issues that they
are facing such as education problems, lack of adequate medical care and
isolation. Working in this field requires a high degree of flexibility, and
volunteers must try to get involved directly with these people and with the
staff of the local project.
Most projects in this field are located in rural and remote
areas, near to or within the tribal communities. You will be working with
tribal communities and therefore be prepared for bare minimum and simple living
conditions. There will also be a strong language barrier which will be a
challenge for anyone working in this field.
A prior experience or a good knowledge of these kinds of
situations is appreciated. Most of the development work carried out by the NGOs
working towards community development projects is based on education,
awareness, creation, livelihood promotion and health development. Therefore the
volunteers will be required to teach in most of the projects where they work
with tribal children. So an interest in teaching and love for children is
important.
A creative approach to work is useful and you will have the
opportunity to initiate new mini projects or activities. You will have to be
prepared for a flexible approach to the work and be willing to undertake a
variety of tasks.
If you have ideas on teaching different kinds of activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to children, then this type of project is for you!
If you have ideas on teaching different kinds of activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to children, then this type of project is for you!
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday
of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared
bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization
who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
HELP GET KIDS OFF THE STREET AND INTO THE CLASSROOM
Volunteer project: Many local organisations and
initiatives in India work for the welfare of street children or “working
children”. The aim is to take these children away from the streets and from
their working place in order to give them a chance to live a decent and
accepted standard of life. By placing them in centres, boarding schools or
day-care shelters, the children return to the regular schooling system or
vocational training programs to give them skills that would help them find a decent
job and keep them away from exploitation.
Much of the development work in street children projects is
based on education known also as alternative education. Therefore, the
volunteers will be required to teach in most of the projects where they work with
street children. Hence an interest in teaching and love for children is
essential in this project, like all teaching projects. Other work activities
will involve supporting the staff in the daily running of the schools.
A creative approach to work with the children will be useful
and you will have the opportunity to initiate new mini projects or activities.
You need to have a flexible approach to work with children in difficult
circumstances and be prepared to undertake a variety of tasks.
In some cases the volunteer will be required to go amidst
the “tent” community to raise awareness of the teaching program, gain interest
and collect children. If you have ideas in teaching different kinds of
activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to
children, this project assignment is for you!
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday
of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared
bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
SEA TURTLE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION IN KARNATAKA
Volunteer project: For the last 15 years, the
Sea Turtle population has been under threat from fishing and egg predation by
locals. Three species of the protected Sea Turtles are nesting on India’s West
Coast and all of them are endangered species. With an effort to save the life
of these endangered species, promote eco-system and addresses environmental
issues, volunteers are working along a 60 kilometre stretch of the beach in the
south and north of Kundapur, Karnataka. Right now, the work is focused on sea
turtle protection and conservation. The work involves surveys, data gathering
and analysis, awareness generation amongst the local community and within
schools, harbours and fishing communities. You will also be required to build
hatcheries and temporary information centres, as well as design and create promotional
material.
The work requires high degree of motivation, interest and
some knowledge in this particular field is useful. Please remember in the first
month and the last month the majority of the work will be in documentations.
There is no guarantee that you will see sea turtles,
hatchlings or eggs whilst working on this project.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This project is
seasonal and starts in August and runs until February, only for six months.
Minimum committment is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday of every
month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared
bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN RURAL AREAS
Volunteer project: This project has been set up
in collaboration with local organisations. The primary aim is to educate lower
economic and social groups, the local community, youth and children about
environmental issues concerns, good practices and present situations. This
project is usually run in rural areas where there has not been much
development.
As a volunteer in this project, you have to develop and
support with creative education in nature and ecology conservation and educate
the local community on the economic and social benefits of environmental
protection and conservation of nature and natural resources. You will have to
visit schools, colleges, and youth groups and organise environmental
educational workshops and disseminate information to various stakeholder on
environment protection.
There is an ample opportunity to work with the local
community where our volunteers, together with field assistants, try and create
model streets. The local community is introduced to solid waste management,
building of compost pits and separation of biodegradable material. There is a
lot of scope for interested volunteers who have prior experience to bring in
their ideas have them inbuilt component within the project.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum committment required is four months. The project starts on
the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared
bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a week-long
orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING ECOTOURISM IN VILLAGE
COMMUNITIES
Volunteer project: Ecotourism involves two major
themes: Nature and Culture. Ecotourism is a form of responsible travel which
contributes to the protection of the environment in natural areas, and the
preservation of culture in local communities. It also provides conscious
travellers with unique experiences which cannot be provided by mass tourism.
Volunteers will start by getting to know the village,
neighbourhood and the villagers in order to work together with them and see the
different aspects of their lives. Educating the locals about the problems and
exploring possibilities for Eco-tourism is an important aspect of the work.
Volunteers have to develop a working methodology that taps
into local resources and volunteers will develop a way of working, drawing
local potential, introducing and setting up structures, such as:
• Creating a database of information about the surrounding areas
• Training and working with the local community in order to involve them and ensure active participation.
• Raising awareness on environmental and cultural preservation
• Setting up and running the Eco Tourism project
• Making a website and promoting Ecotourism as a form of livelihood for the local community.
• Creating a database of information about the surrounding areas
• Training and working with the local community in order to involve them and ensure active participation.
• Raising awareness on environmental and cultural preservation
• Setting up and running the Eco Tourism project
• Making a website and promoting Ecotourism as a form of livelihood for the local community.
The main fields of work are: art, traditional life, sights,
environmental awareness, food, agriculture, industry, medicine, landscape,
outdoor activities, religion, and spiritual experience. Each of these fields is
divided into more sub-fields. You will be working in a small team or
individually to complete the database. The work profile includes site-based
research. Therefore, the ability to search and research, preparing documents
write reports is appreciated.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum committment required is four months. The project starts on
the first Monday of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work experience,
strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information assists us to
match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms,
and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
SPREAD ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT THROUGH
SCHOOL ECO-CLUBS IN KUNDAPUR
Volunteer project: Eco-club is a governmental
initiative which was introduced 5 years ago in government schools in India. As
part of this initiative, Eco-clubs were formed in schools and the members are
comprised of school children. The aim of Eco-club is to introduce environmental
concerns and good practices to the school children so as to make them actively
involved and to be aware of the necessity to protect nature. However, most
government schools lack personnel and financial means to run the Eco-clubs
effectively and efficiently. As a result, Eco-clubs have been formed in most
schools but they do not function as they should.
This volunteer project was initiated with the objective of
supporting schools, the children and the teachers. Since August 2008,
volunteers have run a 5-session program in different schools in the surrounding
areas of Kundapur for the children in the 8th standard. These sessions combine
theoretical and practical learning methods and input. Children who have been
trained this year, will train the next batch of children to run the Eco clubs.
At the moment we have a potential of about 200 children ready to pursue our
work.
As a volunteer, your task will be to design and run the
sessions in the schools with the help of other volunteers, a field assistant
and teachers. You will have to be creative, innovative and love children, as
they are the primary stakeholders of the project. You will also get the chance
to work with the local community in order to organize some outdoor events for
the children.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday
of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared
bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
RAINWATER HARVESTING PROGRAM
Volunteer project: Water being one of the scarce
natural resources, there is a tremendous need for harvesting available
rainwater. With the concept of catch where water falls, we cooperate with local
organisations that are working for conservation and promotion of water resources
through multiple approaches. Generating awareness among various sections of the
local communities is an important dimension of the program. Volunteers can
contributes to these initiatives through various creative input and
participation in campaigns for promoting water literacy, documentation and
research undertakings.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday
of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared
bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
EDUCATION AND CARE FOR PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY
CHALLENGED CHILDREN
Volunteer project: The volunteers in this
project will work with physically and mentally challenged children. These
children are discriminated and rejected by mainstream society and therefore
volunteers are needed to participate and bring joy in their life, and help the
local organisation to bring some structure changes in their daily lives and
prepare them for adulthood.
Working with children with various forms of disability can
be quite a challenging task for anyone. However, the spirit of these kids can
bring lot of joy and a lot can be learnt from these experiences. The main work will
be teaching and supporting the staff in their daily activities for the care of
physically and/or mentally disabled children. Individual goal setting and
planning for holistic development of children/persons with disability with
home-based, community based or institutional based approach is essential for
which volunteers as part of the group would contribute great deal. Flexibility
and openness to all kinds of works and activities is needed.
Additional work activities would involve maintenance and gardening work, preparing meals, serving them, cleaning and providing company.
Additional work activities would involve maintenance and gardening work, preparing meals, serving them, cleaning and providing company.
A creative approach to work is useful and you will have the
opportunity to initiate new mini projects or activities. You will need to take
a flexible approach to the work and you should be prepared to undertake
multiple tasks.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday
of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the volunteers
will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared bedrooms, and
will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION PROJECTS WITH
UNDERPRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES
Volunteer project: The project is organised in
cooperation with local organisations working for social inclusion projects
where minorities or less fortunate people have been left behind in the race and
struggle for economic and social justice. We make efforts to motivate/support
them by placing interested volunteers to help them in their office, field work
or to bring in new innovative ideas to their work. The work varies from project
to project. Therefore, in the application volunteers must write clearly
indicating why they want to work on such projects and also how they can
contribute to the projects.
Following are examples of the different kinds of projects:
• Projects where working children are given vocational training ;
• Projects where young people are given training in various trades ;
• Projects where Micro-finances are given to a minority community and we help them to become economically stable.
• Projects where computer education is given.
• Projects with disabled children and/or adults, in order to give them more autonomy and to eventually reintegrate them in the mainstream of society.
• Projects where working children are given vocational training ;
• Projects where young people are given training in various trades ;
• Projects where Micro-finances are given to a minority community and we help them to become economically stable.
• Projects where computer education is given.
• Projects with disabled children and/or adults, in order to give them more autonomy and to eventually reintegrate them in the mainstream of society.
Volunteers can help in many ways; for example there were
instances when volunteers have taken photographs of local projects and helped
them build a web page. Then volunteers in a vocational training centre helped
the project to make a catalogue of all their products. Volunteers have helped
projects by implementing a good filing system, helped in survey and data
collection. Here creativity plays a major role, and prior experience can help
the project as well as the volunteer.
We also help less fortunate youth from slums or low economic
backgrounds by giving them training in camp leading or office work. For
example, slum boys will be recruited and given training in camp leading. After
training they will work as camp leaders for a year. Then they go back to their
slum and organize workcamps for the next year so as to bring in development to
their community.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday
of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared
bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
ACTIVITY AND CARE PROGRAM FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Volunteer project: International volunteers are
invited to help in old age homes where the elderly are neglected and forgotten
by the mainstream of society. Geriatric care and concern for the older people
is becoming more important today.
Working at an Old Aged home can be quite a challenging task.
The work will include interacting with the old people and basic support towards
the staff in their daily routine. Volunteers will take part helping in the
daily activities, medical care, special programs for physical exercises, and
giving company to the elderly.
This project is for those who are willing to work with old
people and also for those who like this kind of work.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The project is run all
year round. Minimum duration is 1 month. The project starts on the first Monday
of every month.
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter
that accurately describes yourself, your skills and interests, past work
experience, strengths and weaknesses, etc. is required. This information
assists us to match you to the project as accurately as possible.
Accommodation: During the orientation week, the
volunteers will stay together in a volunteer centre in Kundapur in shared
bedrooms, and will take all three vegetarian meals together.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Accommodation for the volunteers during the project can either be at the project site, in a local host family or in a hostel – depending on the project, location and availability.
Arrival and orientation: Volunteers arrive at
Kundapur by the first Monday of each month. The program will start with a
week-long orientation.
The schedule is flexible but the Orientation week usually
contains the following topics:
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
- Program introduction: topics include aims of the program, way of working, finances, rules and expected behaviour.
- India: culture, religion, habits, customs, history, geography, social issues, etc.
- Language skills: India has 18 official languages, and many more dialects and sub-dialects. We will start with teaching the local language, Kannada. Do not forget that English is widely spoken throughout the country. However, we encourage you to try to learn and speak the local language, since this will open more doors for you.
- Projects: overview of the international volunteer projects in India and an explanation and presentation of your particular placement. There will also be project visits, where you will have the opportunity to meet current volunteers in the project who can share their experiences.
- Information: lots of new things will be introduced to you including some sessions on yoga, cooking and Hindu philosophy.
- Local sightseeing: meeting people will make you feel right at home. You will have the opportunity to visit market places, Indian homes and natural sites in groups or individually during the free time.
- Do’s and Don’ts: there are some simple rules, which can help you have a smooth integration with each other and with the local people. This will also help overcome the culture shock!
- Intercultural session: presentation of the represented countries and cultures to the other volunteers and the local youth.
- Group games and discussions to make the theoretical sessions as dynamic and participatory as possible.
Age range: 18 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 12,500 Indian Rupees per month (about
$220 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the
project.
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