Work in Orphanages
The perfect of people living below the poverty line in India is quite large. These families can’t always afford to take care of their children. As a result, many end up in government-run childcare facilities. These are becoming increasingly overcrowded, and as their resources have been stretched thin, the children have suffered. RCDP-India volunteers work with these children, usually ages 1 to 3, to give them a little one-on-one attention, as well as to help with some of their physical needs.
Your Activities as a Volunteer:
You will work with young at-risk children each day, sometimes teaching simple ideas like the alphabet or numbers, and sometimes caring for their physical needs. You may change diapers and feed milk to babies.
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Project skills required
Prior experience with child-care is an obvious advantage, but there are no skills required for this project. You should have a desire to serve the needy and a flexible, open mindset. It also helps if you enjoy working with children.
Project location
The project is located in Bir of Himalachal Pradesh, in northern India. Bir is about 10 hours by bus from Delhi. You can also fly to Kangra Airport near Dharamsala and take a bus from there to Bir. There are two flights a day to Kangra Airport. Bir is known for a small Tibetan enclave, established by Tibetans to fled Chinese occupation. There are many Tibetan monasteries. The place is also famous for paragliding.
Arrangements for room, food, and supervision
RCDP-India makes all of your provisions for food, room & board, and supervision from the very beginning of your arrival to the time you leave the country. During the first week of your language and cultural immersion program, you will stay in RCDP's hostel in Gurgaon (Delhi) where cooks prepare a variety of Indian food (Nan, curry, Dal, chapatti, rice and pickle). During volunteering programs, volunteers stay with a host family. In the host family, you’ll be offered a clean, simple, and safe accommodation and served 3 local meals a day. While with a host family, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about local culture and you’ll find a warm and welcoming environment. RCDP's staffs will visit or call volunteers while volunteering in every two-four week to check your progress and inquire if you’re satisfied and happy.
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