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Refugee Community Coordination Assistant

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

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

Highlights

  • Bring smile to poor children.
  • Helping Refugee Children in education.
  • Volunteering to bring peace around.
  • Community Service.
  • Visit Incredible India and help smilengo.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    International Youth volunteers are welcome to assist in Refugee Children & Community work. Location: Madhyamgram, Kolkata

    If anyone wish to be the part of community and help the organization in community coordination activity under local project incharge then this is the project for you.The project is all about motivating and encouraging children and girls to participate SMILE educational and training activities on ...

    About the program

    If anyone wish to be the part of community and help the organization in community coordination activity under local project incharge then this is the project for you.The project is all about motivating and encouraging children and girls to participate SMILE educational and training activities on regular basis.There are huge number of families from the community are not serious about health,hygiene,education,self awareness.most of them are lacking the  importance of  education.SMILE running informal education center  for the refugee children and girls to bring them in the formal education and make them ready for a better life. Number of dropouts among girls are increasing everyday ,thus volunteers duty would be to visit community and encourage them to join SMILE initiatives,maintain survey reports,increase the number of participants etc.Activities would be including survey,training,motivational activities and meeting peoples from the community with the support of local coordinators.

    This activities can bring a close knowledge about the refugee communities,their problems etc. Volunteers can have a lifetime experience in this project.Sometimes volunteers required to work by themselves,so energetic,motivated and sincere volunteers are most welcome.

    Work type: Refugee  Community Coordination Assistant 
    Date : Anytime 
    Accommodation : Dormitory/ bunk bedded room for 2-12  person
    Food : 3 meals from local host family.


    Typical day

    5-6 hours/day (monday to friday). 

    Typical day

    5-6 hours/day (monday to friday). 


    Free-time activities

    INDIA is an amazing country with diverse  culture and tradition. Interesting people! Explore the country with exciting diversity. Kolkata ,the city of joy 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 ...

    Free-time activities

    INDIA is an amazing country with diverse  culture and tradition. Interesting people! Explore the country with exciting diversity. Kolkata ,the city of joy 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 full heart, most people belong to the middle and lower middle class. There are also rich and poor people all around. City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic, huge population, warm weather and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India.  Kolkata (itself is a great tourist place with its own historical value) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends:
     
    Organised Package trip at the end of the project can be organised by professionals:

     - Weekends exciting Cultural city ( kolkata ) and around trip can also be organised against extra cost Euro80/head for weekends (8am-4pm).

    **Kolkata is one of the 4 biggest city in India and it is connected with every part of the country. You can fly almost any part of the country with in 2-2:30 hrs. So traveling around could try is very easy from Kolkata. 

    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

    Patience, open mind, flexible, easy going

    Time Commitment

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

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by SMILE Society, India

    3 meals, shared room at local host family, Airport pickup, Limited wifi, local language learning class, Cultural exchange, 

    Airport Pickup at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport

    Airport transfer available between 6am-6pm. 

    Accommodation

    Bunk bedded shared room. 

    Food & Beverages

    3 meals from local host family. 

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    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

    Anyday arrival is welcome. This project is open for round the year.

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

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 555€
    6 weeks 832€
    8 weeks 1,017€
    12 weeks 1,387€
    16 weeks 1,849€
    20 weeks 2,219€
    24 weeks (max. stay) 2,588€
    Average fees 123€/week

    Program fees

    123€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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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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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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