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Volunteer Project-India

Work in an Orphanage in India

Overview of the Project

India is a developing country and has the associated social circumstances. Due to extreme poverty and social discrimination, hundreds of children leave their homes and travel to the cities in search of work, food and money. Most of them end up working in restaurants, houses or companies, where they are oppressed and/or exploited. In India, government policies and private organizations are making efforts to protect homeless children and orphans. These children are deprived of basic needs like education, home-like environment and opportunities. Global Crossroad volunteers lend a hand to more than a dozen orphanages, helping children secure safe and positive lives.

 

Orphanages in India are struggling to improve their circumstances. Most orphanages are resource poor and need volunteers in order for their programs to function. Volunteers can play a genuine role in improving the lives of orphans by providing educational support and extra-curricular activities. Volunteers offer fresh energy to the orphanages and working in an orphanage is a perfect place to share love, passion and efforts with children.

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  • Program:Volunteer in India
  • Projects: Work in an Orphanage In India
  • Start Dates:1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
  • Location: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra
  • Departure and End Point: New Delhi, India (Indira Gandhi International Airport)
  • Language Need:English, basic to intermediate fluency
  • Accommodation and meals:onsite accommodation, host family and Indian meals three times daily
  • Activities: Provide love, care, education and free time activities to orphans & support orphanage operations
  • Working Hours:25-35 hours per week

Role of Volunteer

As a volunteer, you will teach English and other subjects such as geography, history, music, computer skills and arts & crafts. You also provide free time activities: playing music, singing songs, drawing pictures and a multitude of other creative-based entertainment options. In many cases, volunteers help to prepare food, keep the premises and the children clean and develop creative extracurricular activities. Working in an orphanage is a positive, life-changing experience.

  • Teach English (3-4 hours a day) in orphanage or school that orphans attend
  • Help kids to dress and safely reach school
  • Personal hygiene: help with brushing teeth, showering and general cleanliness
  • Free time: organize games, drawing, singing, dancing and other creative educational and extra- curricular activities
  • Chaperone educational tours
  • Academics: help with homework and ensure academic progress
  • Child care services for orphans who do not attend school
  • Help with food distribution, kitchen and kitchen garden cultivation
  • Support orphanage operational or administrative tasks

Skills/Qualification Needed

No specific qualifications are required to volunteer in our orphanage project, but your understanding of Indian culture and language can be strengthened by enrolling in our one-week Language & Cultural Immersion program. Volunteers should have love for children, empathy for their unfortunate circumstances and willingness to share their passion with them.

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Volunteer in India: Project Locations and Free Time Options

Our India volunteer projects take place in and around Delhi and Jaipur, which are incredibly colorful, thriving and bustling cities steeped in history and cultural opportunities.

 

As a historical capital city of India, Delhi contains major Indian tourist attractions the like Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, Lodhi Gardens, etc. Delhi contains a diverse assortment of local markets, restaurants, internet cafés, nightclubs, shopping centers and cultural heritage sites to experience. There are numerous chances for volunteers to explore Delhi with their free time and options abound. Taxis/auto rickshaws are affordable transportation options and tours can be arranged to Agra and Jaipur as well as other rural locations.

 

Renowned as the Pink City of India, the royal capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727 AD. The ancient forts and palaces attract thousands of travelers from all over India and the world. While in Rajasthan, you can go for a camel ride and a jeep safari to explore the unending stretches of the Thar Desert. In Jaipur, our volunteer project is located 20 miles north of Jaipur in a small and vibrant village. Volunteers can explore beautiful villages, visit local bazaars, meet friendly people and discover amazing landscaping of Rajasthan village.