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Refugee Children Caretaker

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Bring children a smile.
  • Helping Refugee Children in education.
  • Volunteering to bring peace around.

Highlights

  • Bring children a smile.
  • Helping Refugee Children in education.
  • Volunteering to bring peace around.
  • Equality is the main theme of the project.
  • Visit incredible India.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Helping Children from the refugee families of India to get basic education,vocational and hygienic training & taking care of these kids is the most important activity.

    There are thousands of poor refugees coming every year from nearby countries and from different small towns and villages to the big cities and most of these families are living in a very poorly condition at slums. Normal societies are so busy to deal with their personal daily problems, so have ...

    About the program

    There are thousands of poor refugees coming every year from nearby countries and from different small towns and villages to the big cities and most of these families are living in a very poorly condition at slums. Normal societies are so busy to deal with their personal daily problems, so have little time for these unfortunate people.  So it is really a shame of the so called civilised societies. We have our projects where these children gather to get education, vocational and hygienic training etc. We also distribute snacks at the end of the activities. After the program all children go back to their slum.

    These kids are 3-15 years old, both boys and girls. Our goal is to give them love and affection while helping them in basic education, Art, Craft, hygiene etc. Everyday children visit our places between afternoon 3 pm - 6 pm. During the morning time volunteer help the local member to organize the school room, cleaning, painting, Lession planning and other related activities. 

    Typical day

    • Breakfast: 9 am (required to be prepared by own)
    • Activity 1: 10-12 pm. (Painting / decorating school building or classrooms, lesson plan preparation ) 
    • Lunch at 1-2 p.m 
    • Late afternoon project activities with Children : 3- 6pm
    • Dinner: 7 – 7:30 pm (volunteers required help themselves in serving ...

    Typical day

    • Breakfast: 9 am (required to be prepared by own)
    • Activity 1: 10-12 pm. (Painting / decorating school building or classrooms, lesson plan preparation ) 
    • Lunch at 1-2 p.m 
    • Late afternoon project activities with Children : 3- 6pm
    • Dinner: 7 – 7:30 pm (volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing)
    • After 8 pm exit door would be closed. No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8pm everyday including weekends.
    • 9:30 bed time 
    ** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute ** 

    Free-time activities

    Madhyamgram is a peaceful suburb 6 km away from Kolkata Airport. Kolkata is known as  city of joy. It was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city used to be the capital during the British Colonial period. This city has a full heart, most people belong to the middle ...

    Free-time activities

    Madhyamgram is a peaceful suburb 6 km away from Kolkata Airport. Kolkata is known as  city of joy. It was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city used to be the capital during the British Colonial period. This city has a full heart, most people belong to the middle class. There are also rich and poor people all around. City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic, huge population, warm welcome and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. It is only 20km away from Kolkata city center which is a popular spot for tourists. 

    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 (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    N. A

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    3 meals, shared room, wifi, airport transfer, orientation, training, local language classes, 

    Airport Pickup at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport

    We provide airport transfer between 6am-6pm any day. 

    Accommodation

    Shared room with basic amenities and simple living. 

    Food & Beverages

    3 meals and drinking water. 

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) in Kolkata. 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

    Any day volunteer can join the project. We can organize the airport pickup if volunteer arrives between 6am-6pm on the same day therwise on the next morning.

    Soon after volunteers arrive they required to pay the living expenses as per applies. In the afternoon, there would be orientation to explain about the project. 

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

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 547€
    8 weeks 1,003€
    12 weeks 1,368€
    24 weeks (max. stay) 2,554€
    Average fees 121€/week

    Program fees

    121€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 24 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 SMILE Society, India during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

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    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > India > Kolkata

    Meet your project coordinator

    Kamala
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