Orphanage Helper

Non-profit
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founded in 2002
Sharon Welfare Society
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Coordinator | Anil Patrick
Coordinator | Anil Patrick
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High­lights

Enjoy a Typical South Indian Stylish Food and experience a warm welcome from the kids.
Experience the Indian way of living and know about the routine life of Indians
Become more excited and dedicated to help the kids around the globe.
Leave with a bundle of memories you'll never forget which you can share with your friends.
Visit Amaravathi- Ancient Buddhist Capital, Vijayawada the business hub of Andhra Pradesh and Suryalanka- A serene beach
Help The orphans to learn English and help them to meet their basic needs This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 21+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups

The Volunteers should spend some time with kids teaching them English ,Drawing and teach them about personal hygiene.The volunteers can  directly interact with the children and help them with their education and requirements.If the volunteers are interested they can setup a online crowdfunding campaign to meet the requirements of the kids.The kids should be taught how to make themselves self confident and focus on education to stand on their own in the future.There are several need for the kids such as a small van to transport them to school and some computers for the kids.It is more important how the volunteers make the kids realize the importance of education and the kids should learn some communication skills and technical skills to build up themselves in the coming days as they grow up.

Typical day

The day starts at 6.00 A.M and the kids gets refreshed themselves and later a morning prayer followed by breakfast.The School starts at 9.00 A.M and lunch at 12.30 P.M and the school ends at 4.00 P.M .Refreshments and some indoor games and dinner at 7.30 P.M

Free-time activities

In the Free time we have a couple of sight seeing trips to Historical places in neighborhood towns, visit museums and also spend time at a serene beach and enjoy with water sports.

Water Sports
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Museum/
Opera

Require­ments

In order to join the program you need to be at least 21 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 (basic level)
Criminal Background Check
required
Education Requirements
English ,Maths ,Drawing at High School / Univeristy level
Required Documents
CV
Nationality Restrictions
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Time Commitment
Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

Services by Sharon Welfare Society
The fees includes food and accommodation and airport pickup. The collected fees will be used to purchase the needy items for the kids .example: provisions, blankets etc.
Airport Pickup at Vijayawada Airport
We can pickup from our nearest Airport in a car and we will drive you to the project site which takes less than an hour.
Accommodation
Its a large bedroom in which 4- 6 people can easily get accommodated ; there's an attached bathroom.Beds are provided based on the number volunteers visiting us .
Bedroom (Double)
Food & Beverages
We provide a typical south Indian food and We have a special arrangement for the volunteers. There's a refrigerator ,convection microwave if they wish to cook their own.Supplies can arranged at minimum extra charge.
Internet Access
Good access at the project site
What's NOT included?
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
Flight Tickets
The nearest airport is Vijayawada Airport (VGA) in Vijayawada. We assist you to find cheap flights to India.
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.
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.

Dates & Fees

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Details on arrival

The volunteer scan join us through out the year but keeping the scorching sun and heatwave in the months of Mar-May we recommend them to join us from September - February.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Duration
6 - 12 weeks

Program fees

Costs: Prices in USD
6 weeks (min. stay)
$1,000
7 weeks
$1,100
7 weeks
$1,100
8 weeks
$1,200
8 weeks
$1,200
9 weeks
$1,300
9 weeks
$1,300
10 weeks
$1,400
10 weeks
$1,400
11 weeks
$1,500
11 weeks
$1,500
12 weeks (max. stay)
$1,600
Average fees
$150 /week

Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated. Sharon Welfare Society will let you know about the final price during your application process.
Deposit (15%)
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 (85%)
Your final payment will be agreed with Sharon Welfare Society during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

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Orphanage Helper

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