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Childcare Associate

location
4 - 13 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Below average response rate

Highlights

  • Work with children projects in Delhi
  • Explore the city on the weekends
  • Live in a safe and secure accommodation
  • Meet other volunteers from around the world

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

The project aims to help children in Delhi. Help is needed to teach the children, provide meals & give them a better future.

Volunteer with Children in India

We get over 150 volunteers every year to come and work in the volunteer children program in Delhi. There are about 100 million street children in India who do not attend any school and spend most of their time on the streets. In Delhi, the capital city, it is ...

About the program

Volunteer with Children in India

We get over 150 volunteers every year to come and work in the volunteer children program in Delhi. There are about 100 million street children in India who do not attend any school and spend most of their time on the streets. In Delhi, the capital city, it is estimated that there are close to 1, 75,000 street children of which 7-10 % are runaways. Volunteers can bring smile on the faces of these disadvantaged children by helping to create an environment conducive for their holistic development in order to enable them become a part of mainstream society.

Volunteer Tasks

Volunteers work at different childcare center in and around New Delhi. They can assist in providing love, care, basic literacy, recreation and most importantly spend time and shower affection on them. It can make a world of difference to their lives. The program consists of taking informal education classes with the children, playing games with the children and introducing them to different new activities.Volunteers work for 5-6 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week. The need for improvisation & creativity in teaching methods is paramount and can challenge the most experienced volunteer, but the rewards are amazing.

Our volunteers can bring along pens, pencils, books and other teaching material which will help them with teaching.

You can expect the best experience with Volunteering India as we have been working with international volunteers since 2006. As a volunteer you would be living and working in south Delhi. Our accommodations and projects are located in safe areas and we have coordinators available on site.

Typical day

A Day in the life of a Volunteer in this project 

As a  volunteer you would live in our accommodation, everyday after Breakfast - which is usually around 8:30 you would leave for your placement by your choice of transport, i.e bus, metro or auto rickshaw. All placements are around 20 - 40 ...

Typical day

A Day in the life of a Volunteer in this project 

As a  volunteer you would live in our accommodation, everyday after Breakfast - which is usually around 8:30 you would leave for your placement by your choice of transport, i.e bus, metro or auto rickshaw. All placements are around 20 - 40 minutes away by public transport from our accommodations. You would usually start work around 10:00 am and go on for 4-5 hours depending on the amount of work on a particular day. Lunch can be taken at a nearby restaurant or cafe which would be shown to you during your orientation.

After work you can go around and explore the city or feel free to come back home. After dinner which is in the evening  you are free to go to a nearby market for shopping or hang out with other volunteers to catch your favourite TV show or rent a DVD and enjoy the evening at home. The accommodations also have wi fi Internet which makes communication easy with your friends and family back home or keep the world updated on Facebook or your blog! Enjoy a good night sleep in your air conditioned room (air conditioning is provided only during summer).

Free-time activities

Explore the amazing country India! Volunteers get a chance to visit Agra to see the famous Taj Mahal. They can also go to Jaipur and see the famous pink city. Trips to Dharamshala and Palampur are also possible and you can go for trekking and to visit Dalai Lama's temple.

Free-time activities

Explore the amazing country India! Volunteers get a chance to visit Agra to see the famous Taj Mahal. They can also go to Jaipur and see the famous pink city. Trips to Dharamshala and Palampur are also possible and you can go for trekking and to visit Dalai Lama's temple.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (intermediate level)

Education Requirements

at High School level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV and Recent Photo is required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Volunteering experience would help, but it is not mandatory. You also need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:30 - 15:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Volunteering India

  • Pre Departure information - provided before you come to India
  • Airport Pickup - We will provide airport pickup in Delhi for volunteers arriving from 6 am to 10 pm.
  • Orientation - A half day orientation will be provided by our staff.
  • Accommodation - Volunteer accommodations are provided in the volunteers home.
  • Food - Volunteers are served with two meals a day in this project, breakfast and dinner.
  • In-country support - 24 hours support provided by our local staff.

Airport Pickup at Indira Gandhi International Airport

Yes - airport pickup is included in cost from Delhi airport.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided in one of our 3 volunteers homes in Delhi. The homes are located in safe south Delhi area and provide air conditioning during summers. WiFi internet is also provided and comfortable beds and modern toilets are also provided.

Food & Beverages

Breakfast and Dinner is provided from Monday to Saturday. Indian meals are provided.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi. We assist you to find cheap flights to India. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for India provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in India you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for India. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Start on any 1st or 3rd Sunday of the month

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 810€
5 weeks 910€
6 weeks 1,009€
7 weeks 1,108€
8 weeks 1,208€
13 weeks (max. stay) 1,755€
Average fees 168€/week

Program fees

168€ per week 4 - 13 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 13 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteering India during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Volunteering India

Fantastic 4.5 rating (4 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2004

Verified by Volunteer World

  Below average response rate

Coordinated by

Saurabh

About the project

Volunteering India is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the most affordable & exciting volunteer programs in India for the betterment of local communities.

Meet your organization

Volunteering in India

India is one of the most popular destinations to take part in an international volunteer abroad program. India offers a lot to the traveller in terms of history, culture, variety of projects, food, hospitality and lovely people, this is the reason why thousands of participants choose to take part in a volunteer program in India every year.

Our Promise

Volunteering  India is the oldest and the most established and trustworthy volunteer organisation in India. We have been providing volunteer and internship programs in India since 2004 to over 3500 volunteers from around the world.

Volunteering India provides safe, affordable and meaningful volunteer programs in India. You can join our programs, as an individual, as a group or even choose to volunteer in India with your family.

It is hard to find a more affordable, trusted and reliable, quality volunteer program in India, which is trusted by over 4000 past participants. You can read our reviews and testimonials.

Our coordinators have more than 10 years of experience successfully hosting more than 4000 foreign volunteers since 2004. Volunteering  India works closely with local NGOs in India and partner with many international organizations providing volunteers meaningful work at the grassroots level where it is much needed.

4 reviews · rating4.5

Harjeevan rating4.8

2017 at Childcare Associate

The booklet was fantastic. It gives me all the information I needed and more. I absolutely loved the program placement I was on. The staff, the children were absolutely amazing and it is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. Meals were always amazing and truly enjoyable. The ...
Karin rating4.6

2017 at Childcare Associate

Pre Departure information were absolutely satisfactory and all my emails and questions were answered quickly. I enjoyed my program placement. The kids were absolutely wonderful and staff at the project center was great. I really appreciated to work together with them. I liked my accommodation and ...
Sarah rating4.4

2017 at Childcare Associate

I found the packet very helpful. It prepared me for my stay here. I really enjoyed my placement. Being with the children was wonderful. The experience made a huge impact on my life and I hope I made an impact on them as well. Everything was very nice. I very much enjoyed the meals. They were ...
Le-Marie rating4

2017 at Childcare Associate

The pre-departure booklet was very helpful and out lined everything I needed to know. The staff was very helpful in answering questions and helping me prepare. My placement with street children kids was wonderful experience. I enjoyed my placement and will miss the daily interaction with the kids ...

Location

Asia > Southern Asia > India > Delhi

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