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Women's Project
India Volunteer Placement
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- Full-time volunteer
- Internship
- Part-time volunteer
- Volunteer Only
Many women in India find themselves in need of help, due to poverty, social division, and superstitious beliefs. These women are typically poorly educated or divorced, which puts them at even more of a disadvantage. In an effort to give these women a new chance at life, several organizations have been created to not only protect these women, but educate them as well. Women participate in adult literacy programs and are taught useful trade skills, so that they may learn how to start a business or have a better chance of getting a job. This placement also strives to help rebuild self-esteem and promote a healthy, positive outlook.
Volunteers will teach English to the women 3-4 hours per day, as well as basic sanitation and health information. In addition, volunteers will teach the women helpful trade skills, such as sewing, tailoring, and beautician skills, so that they will be prepared for future jobs. Volunteers may organize extra-curricular activities, like singing, dancing, and art classes, and may also be expected to help write proposals and reports for the organization in English.
Work Schedule: 30-40 hours per week.
Location of Placements: Dehli
Lodging: Hostel and/or host family
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Minimum commitment: 2 weeks.
- Minimum English level: Low-Intermediate
- Good knowledge of English language.
- Positivity and patience
- Excellent writing skills
Important Things to Consider:
- The women do not speak very much English, so it may be hard to communicate.
- Knowledge of crafts , such as sewing, will be espeically helpful
Other Comments:
The maximum number of volunteers that this organization accepts is 3-5.
(note: that we don’t know if positions are available until you apply).
Please be advised programs begom every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Program Fees:
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