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Repainting and Renovation Of School

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2 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Repainting of school building.
  • Renovation of school.
  • Organizing and developing the school area.

Highlights

  • Repainting of school building.
  • Renovation of school.
  • Organizing and developing the school area.
  • International student groups are welcome.
  • Volunteers are welcome in India.

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Motivated and energetic volunteers as a small to mid group, couples or individuals are welcome to participate in the renovation to school building for refugee children.

    SMILE is working on an inspiring project to provide non-formal education to slum and street children across the country. A crucial part of this project involves renovating and repainting our school building. We are inviting motivated volunteers—whether individuals, couples, or groups—to join us ...

    About the program

    SMILE is working on an inspiring project to provide non-formal education to slum and street children across the country. A crucial part of this project involves renovating and repainting our school building. We are inviting motivated volunteers—whether individuals, couples, or groups—to join us in this important work.

    Non formal school building is very important part of the project. Our project aims to find a solution to this problem. Volunteers' role is to help in our ongoing renovation and repainting activities. Its mainly manual job like cleaning, building surroundings, painting walls and windows grill, organizing brick piles breaking bricks, swiping and moping floor / roof / stairs. Volunteers are not required to bring any equipment. Material will be provided by the organization. Work is not heavy but rather enjoyable for any small groups, couples or families.

    Our volunteers will be living at our center with local members as a family. There will be coordinator in our program but mostly volunteer will have to do the job by themselves. Volunteers can have a big experience of cultural and language exchange while helping in our project. We need volunteer groups or energetic individuals to help us with the ongoing construction activities.

    Typical day

    Breakfast: 8-9 pm

    Morning work : 10 am- 1pm
    Lunch: 1:30 -2:30 pm
    Afternoon : 3-6 pm
    Dinner: 7-8 pm

    A typical day's activity would be like:
    • School spot cleaning
      • Room cleaning
      • Garden cleaning
    • Painting School Building 
      • School rooms
      • School doors and windows
    • Renovation
      • Window grill painting
      • School area cleaning and ...

    Typical day

    Breakfast: 8-9 pm

    Morning work : 10 am- 1pm
    Lunch: 1:30 -2:30 pm
    Afternoon : 3-6 pm
    Dinner: 7-8 pm

    A typical day's activity would be like:
    • School spot cleaning
      • Room cleaning
      • Garden cleaning
    • Painting School Building 
      • School rooms
      • School doors and windows
    • Renovation
      • Window grill painting
      • School area cleaning and organizing 

    Free-time activities

    weekends are free for volunteers . They have a chance to explore the city center and around. There is a weekends trip package available against extra price as well.

    Free-time activities

    weekends are free for volunteers . They have a chance to explore the city center and around. There is a weekends trip package available against extra price as well.

    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)

    Required Documents

    cv, passport and visa

    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 from 10:00 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by SMILE Society, India

    Program fee includes:

    • 3 meals
    • shared dorm based room at local host/school building
    • wifi
    • airport pick
    • orientation
    • project coordination

    Airport Pickup at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport

    Yes, between 6am-6pm on anyday.

    Accommodation

    Accommodation type would be simple in local host family. There will be bunk beds for 2-4 volunteers in a room with common toilet.


    Food & Beverages

    Mineral water and 3 East Indian meals

    Internet Access

    Good 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

    Volunteers are welcome to join at any time throughout the year.
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 463€
    3 weeks 412€
    4 weeks (max. stay) 824€
    Average fees 218€/week

    Program fees

    218€ per week 2 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 4 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.

    Meet your organization

    SMILE Society, India

    Perfect 4.6 rating (22 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2003

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Kamala

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    SMILE NGO is one of the prestigious International Youth Volunteering organisation from India. SMILE is also member of various international Volunteer Exchange networks.

    Meet your organization

    SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered NGO / NPO working in the field of International voluntary Service ( IVS) . SMILE is a member of CCIVS (an international volunteer network under UNESCO), NVDA and WANGO. SMILE is also working with many international reputed voluntary organizations including members from European Alliance Network and other IVS networks from around the globe.

    Our foremost goal is to "Bring a Smile to Every Child." We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. There are many other attractions that SMILE volunteers can enjoy, including discounted rates for trekking, rafting, and various safari trips including the Ganges.  All international students are also welcome to take part in our Internship Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

    International workcamp for youth volunteers , students groups, and long & middle term volunteer participants are welcome in India.SmileNgo offers exciting volunteering opportunities like special group & Teen group projects in India and abroad. Be a Volunteer to help in different noble causes which can change other's life forever. There are many short,middle & long term and group volunteering opportunities available round the year. Inter cultural exchange youth & student exchange projects are also available to know each other's culture and tradition.

    Lets volunteer to bring smile around !

    Languages Spoken

    India is a big country with many local languages, hindi is the national language though there are many other languages spoken in the different states of India. There are local people in every city know English. Volunteers need to speak basic English as their Indian host families speak with them in English. 

    Wo are we looking for?

    We simply ask that volunteers are open-minded, flexible, and respectful of cultures and traditions, determined and motivated. Any special qualifications you may have are always useful. Volunteers can seek placement and/or accommodation with a friend/ friends. Please indicate in your application, and we will do our best to place you in the same accommodation and/or project. Please keep in mind that this is subject to availability.

    22 reviews · rating4.6

    Remy Thomasson rating5

    2024 at Repainting and Renovation Of School

    I absolutely loved my experience at Smile Society! Living with the amazing host family was an enriching experience, and being able to contribute to helping underprivileged children was incredibly fulfilling. I urge others to join this program; not only will you make a difference in the lives of ...
    Bruno Fischer rating4.4

    2024 at Repainting and Renovation Of School

    Belle expérience de vie, qualité d'accueil et de nourriture excellente. Des personnes très gentilles avec lesquels on peut échanger sur la culture et la façon de vivre en Inde. Un plaisir d'aider les enfants du quartier qui nous le rendent bien avec leurs jolis sourires. Pratique du yoga, ...
    Jerry Jennings rating5

    2024 at Urban Organic Garden Assistant

    I recently volunteered with Smile Society in Kolkata. Although I signed up to work in the urban agriculture program, I ended up primarily working with the kids that Smile Society helps. The kids live in the neighborhood in what is described as "near homeless". The kids live pretty challenging lives, ...
    Giuseppe De Vitis rating5

    2024 at Street Dogs Care Assistant

    it was a beautiful experience. the people who run the facility were really kind and welcoming. my personal experience was aimed at managing and caring for street dogs and cats (wonderful) but I also followed yoga lessons and participated in playtime with the children who came to the facility in the ...
    Andrea Montoya Garcia rating5

    2024 at Cultural Exchange and Community Work

    I came from Spain to Smile NGO to volunteer in the a Cultural exchange and Community work program, but in the end I have learned and participated in everything. I have done yoga, known the important work they do here in Smile and traveled around India also. But the time shared with the children ...
    Norby Fernandez rating5

    2024 at English Teacher for Street Children

    I had spend a month at the Smile Society, they gave me the most amazing experience about Indian culture. On my basic day I had practice yoga, meditation and also working with kids helping them with basic English and Maths. In my free time I went to Kolkata city to visit museum, shops, temples and ...

    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > India > Udayrajpur

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