About the Program
In this program we have children which are kidnapped by
criminal gangs in India and forced into doing child labour, or they are left by
their parents on railway station, bus stations, and next to traffic signals
because of poverty. Some children are sent by their parents to do activities
like begging, vending, selling cigarettes and tobacco, peddling lottery tickets
etc. At the end of the day they give their earnings to their family as the
whole family depends on their earnings.
With the help of our team members and
with the help of police we found these children at bus stations, railways
stations, traffic signal. We bring these children in our center where we
provide them with accommodation, food, education, personality development and
many activities which a child needs for his growth.
In 2006 we were doing this
program in a rented flat but it was sold by the owner and we all were forced
out, but with the help of the government we now have a very big hall for
children to study in, a big hall for them to sleep, with kitchen and a space
for them to play in.
Since the program started we have repatriated more than thousands of children & the number is still going. After repatriating them we keep in
contact with them to see if everything is going alright with these children.
We
run this program with our partner NGO which has local volunteers who take care
of these children. One of our program coordinator will always be there at the
program site to assist the foreign volunteers. Local volunteers are not good in
English so the coordinator helps foreign volunteers in all stages.
Mission of the Project
Our mission is to provide the best care and
protection for these children; to preserve and protect their childhood rights.
To bring them back into society by providing them with their basic necessities
for life.
Role of the Volunteer
You as a volunteer will be involved in
activities such as teaching them basic English and mathematics,
personality development classes. Personality development includes talking about
having a positive attitude towards life, self-esteem, manners, speaking and
behaving in public etc. You will also be involved in activities related to art
& craft work, such as drawing and henna painting. Health education programs
such as the AIDS-awareness program make them be aware of health & hygiene
tips and nutrition. Sports and games have also been organized by volunteers in
order to develop their physical stamina; all these are very helpful in making
their life better and in rehabilitating them.
Project Needs
Children in
the project came here from the kidnapping gangs, some were left by their
parents on railway stations, bus stations so they have a very sad past story.
We need volunteers for this project because having volunteers with them at all
time makes them happy and they feel that they have somebody taking care of them
even if they don’t have parents. We do provide all education materials, food,
accommodation facilities and sports equipment.
Employees
We run this
project with our partner NGO which has local volunteers who take care of these
children. One of our program coordinator will always be there at the project
site to assist the foreign volunteers. Local volunteers are not good in English
so the coordinator helps foreign volunteers in all stages.
Daily guidance
You will be having Program Coordinator at the program site which will help you, assist you & guide you how to do & help you in all ways.
Project Location & Daily transport Facility
We provide accommodation to participants at Indian Host Family which is in the center of Jaipur. Our project locations is just 15 mins of tuk-tuk ride from your accommodation. It is in the main Jaipur. Everyday the project taxi come to pick you and once you finish the program it will drop you back at your place.
Expectation, Qualification & Materials to bring
We expect volunteers to not act as if they are here as tourists, they must do the work they are here to do. They need to understand that they come for work and need to live like the people here live, respect the culture andget involved with all that is happening in India. There is no any such special qualification required for the program all we just need your help in hands to run the program & help the women which came everyday to our center. You do not have to bring any material from your home as we provide all the things to participants.
What you will gain from this project
- Memories to last a lifetime from both your work and of the incredible country of India.
- Personal satisfaction and peace from giving back to the community.
- The opportunity to Learn Indian Culture, language and their traditions.
- Volunteer experience working in an under-developed country to add to your CV.
- Life time membership with VWI after completion of your project.
- Forge friendships with people from all over the world.
Volunteer Week Detail
Day 1: Today you will arrive in Jaipur. A VWI staff member will pick you up from your arrival destination and welcome you. After picking you up, we will transfer you to the host family accommodation. We will introduce you to the host family members and guide you through the accommodation facilities and your local surroundings. You will be given a run down about the project, your daily working schedule, rules and regulation of volunteering, what the dos and donts are of travelling in India are and advise you about facilities any traveller might need in a new place.
Day 2 to Working days : You will be transferred to your project site. Your first day will be a learning experience, meeting new faces and seeing what your role will be. Days at the project site will include taking part in many of the activities you have read above. And maybe even a few spontaneous Bollywood dance-offs.
Working days will be five days a week, Monday to Friday.
Weekends: The weekends are free for you to relax and enjoy the Pink City of Jaipur. Every weekend we arrange sightseeing tour of Jaipur beautiful historical places, cultural places and programs with our VWI staff team. Volunteers have opportunity to meet with other volunteers also from other projects sites as everybody gets together on these days. There are several other side trips that you can join which will greatly enhance your experience of Rajasthan, India.
End of trip: After finishing the Volunteering India program you can choose our Add on tour Programs to explore India. Volunteers can join to visit Taj Mahal, Golden Triangle Tour, Wildlife Safari in National Park, New Delhi and more.
We can offer you advice on travelling on to your next destination, whether it be another Indian city or on to the airport for home or more of the world.
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