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Organization: The GVN Foundation
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 20-3087760
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Quick Facts

The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities for volunteers to work with our partner organisation in India. Children's Program As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to work with street children and children from slums in day care. . . Learn more

Locations:  
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 to 20 weeks
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Economic Development
Education
Health
Gender & Equality
Type of NGO:   Independent

Full Description

Description

The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities for volunteers to work with our partner organisation in India.

Children's Program

As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to work with street children and children from slums in day care centers and schools which have been purposely set-up to help alleviate poverty.

Women's Empowerment

You have the opportunity to empower women whose access to education and life skills have been disadvantaged, such as women who live in Slums, women who have experienced domestic violence, orphaned adolescent girls, and women from self-help groups.

Kanjar Community Outreach

In Indian society, the Kanjar, an ethnic community, have at times been segregated from mainstream society due to caste divisions. Volunteers have an opportunity to help bring change to this situation by providing opportunities for education and healthcare to the Kanjar community.

 
Cost Details
A US$350 application fee secures your place on the program, this one-time payment allows you to access any of GVN's volunteer programs over the next 5 years. Your application fee benefits include: - Personal Staff Support - Your Costa Rica Program Guide - Your Fundraising Guide and Software - Access to Your Own Online Journal Your program fee, which is paid 8 weeks before you are due to begin your placement, varies with the length of placement, eg 2 weeks costs US$747; 4 weeks US$947. Your program fee includes the following benefits: - In-Country Fee (meals, accommodation and orientation program) - In-Country Support - 24hr Emergency Line - Membership To The Change Makers Club - Letter Of Completion
 
 
Language Needed
English (fluent)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
As a volunteer in India you must:

* Be 18 years or older
* Have no major health problems
* Be eligible to obtain a tourist visa to India
* Must be fluent in speaking and writing English
* Be proactive and able to work independently
* Some related experience is required for the Women?s Empowerment program
* Obtain a police check from your home country prior to volunteering

 
Detailed Location Information
Volunteers can start on either the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of each month.

Volunteers can participate in this program for 2 weeks to 20 weeks.

The in-country fee covers your accommodation, 3 meals per day, airport pick-up, orientation program, placement arrangement, and supervision. The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, tourist visa, travel to work each day (USD1 per day), vaccinations, travel insurance and departure tax. You will also need to cater for other expenses like bottled water, snack food, personal costs, and entertainment.s,

About The GVN Foundation

The vision of The GVN Foundation is to support the charitable and educational work of local community organizations in various countries through the distribution of financial, in-kind and material donations. Learn More

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