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Volunteers in this program work in local day care centers or “Anganwadis” as they are locally called, located in and around Palampur.

Since the area is a rural area, there are not many qualified and well trained caretakers for the children. Our volunteers play a significant role by providing the children with the much needed attention , love and care. Volunteers provide one on one attention to each and every child and help in the overall holistic development of the children. Volunteers also help the day care centre staff by helping in daily jobs, such as feeding , cleaning, clothing, teaching and playing games with the children.


Since the inception of this volunteer program , we have seen a gradual change and development in the working of the day care centers in the area of Palampur. Volunteers have played a big role in their development by lending a helping and caring hand.

Typical volunteer activities include:

» Ensuring attendance by the children of the area to these centers.
» Keeping the parents informed about the activities their children are doing at the centre.
» Help, prepare and, serve nutritious meals for the children every day with the help of a local worker.
» Create a fun, colorful, “Play Way” environment for the children through games, stories and other creative activities.
» Decorating and painting the day care center with charts, colors , papers to make it look attractive and inviting for more children to join these centres.


Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and team for any kind of help they need in their work.

Language & Cultural Orientation Week in Delhi
You have the option to start your volunteering with a week long Language & Culture Orientation week in New Delhi. (Starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month). The week aims to provide important Language instructions, safety tips, and cultural knowledge before volunteers start their work. Volunteers would also be given a 2 day tour around Delhi to see the beautiful sights it has to offer.


Volunteers joining the program in Palampur are recommended to join the Orientation week in Delhi as it gives you a good head start where you can learn some basic Hindi and also get to see the historical sites in Delhi before leaving for Palampur.

Duration

1 week to 24 weeks

Start Dates

All Year Round

Costs / Benefits

Starting USD200 / GBP125

Requirements

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.