No qualification is required to be a Youth Touch volunteer
Description:
Youth Touch is a non-profit organization working with impoverished populations of India. It supports the projects on child care, teaching, women’s empowerment and street kids through its international volunteer programs while promoting cross-cultural exchange and responsible rural tourism.
Youth Touch believes that international volunteers can contribute in bringing a meaningful change the lives of less fortunate people of India by sharing their skills and knowledge energetically and enthusiastically. Youth Touch provides requisite training and support to its participants to make the programs most successful, meaningful and rewarding. Volunteers get plenty of opportunities to experience local culture, centuries old traditions and customs, Indian way of living, learn new language and enjoy exciting local adventures while volunteering.
We try our best to ensure that our programs not only benefit the needy communities but also the volunteers in transforming their own life. We believe that our Programs are creating better understanding between the communities and helping in achieving mankind’s age-old dream of “Universal Peace and prosperity”.
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-Basic command of the English language
- Good communication skills
- Team work
- Ability to take instructions and multitask
- Ability to adapt to Indian corporate work culture
- Undergraduate or presently studying in the area of internship applying for.
Description:
Internships are available in field of
Business Advertising Information Technology Accountancy
Business Process Analysis Community work Health Sector
Engineering Marketing Teaching Sciences
If there is a field of study not listed please contact at info@volunteerinindia.com and we can custom design an intenrship for you.
Most internships last for a duration of 2-4 months. Airport pick up and accomodation is included in the internship program project.
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- Basic knowledge of English Language
- An Eagerness to experience life in India
- An interest in spirituality of some sort
- A mutual respect towards other people and cultures
- Good Health and Character
Description:
Projects are based in the Northern Indian regions of Chandigarh,Dharamshala and Ladakh. Your days could be spend teaching kids, or working with the elderly and the juvenile. One of our most popular projects is working with monks and teaching english. All domestic flights, Meals and excursions are a part of the program. For more information please log onto www.volunteerinindia.com to choose a program of your choice. ...
Program Length: 1-8 weeks +
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations: Local host family
Meals: Yes, 2 meals a day
Requirements: 17 years or older, an open mind to new adventures.
Description:
Volunteer Abroad in India Chennai - Volunteering Opportunities
Chennai (formerly known as Madras) is a coastal city, located on the Bay of Bengal, with a tropical climate. Chennai is on the southeast coast of India in the northeast state of
Tamil Nadu is the capital city with over 7 million inhabitants. The majority of the population in Chennai are Tamilians and Tamil is the primary language spoken, although English is widely spoken in education, and business.
The city has a diverse cultural mix and is known for the Hindi temples and classical dance shows. There are numerous festivals celebrated throughout the year, Tamil plays; political satire, slapstick comedy, history, mythology and drama are among the popular genres and also home to the Tamil movie industry.
With the growing population, the city faces problems of water shortages, increased poverty, traffic congestion and air pollution. The city has the fourth highest population of slum dwellers among major cities in India, with about 820,000 people (18.6% of its population) living in slum conditions. The most seriously affected are the children many of whom are orphaned or living and working in the streets.
Our programs are located in Chennai and the surrounding area. For most of the year the weather is hot and humid. The hottest months are May and June, and the best time to travel is mid-December to February. January is the coolest month with temperatures in ranging in the mid 60sF (20C)
Our programs allow you to work with underprivileged children and youth in southern India.
Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of India.
This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a difference.
Volunteering with us and see A Broader View of the World.
We offer the following programs in Chennai, Tamil Nadu:
Child Welfare/Teaching Projects: Work with orphan and destitute children in a primary school and local orphanage. All orphans are provided education in India, volunteers needed to assist the local teachers during the day, and at the orphanage after school. The children range in age 2yrs years and older. In addition to providing a supportive environment and meals, the main focus is educating the children so that they become self-sustaining and responsible members of society. Volunteers needed to assist the local staff with teaching English, playing games, creating arts and crafts projects, or teaching a skill such as yoga, sewing, dance or singing. Placements are located in the city and rural villages near Thivandrum. Prior experience not required, although volunteers should have a lot of patience, an open mind and a sense of compassion.
Street Children’s Projects: Volunteers work at homes for the destitute and street children’s shelters.
The city, for being considered economically growing, has the fourth highest population of slum dwellers among major cities in India, with about 820,000 people (18.6% of its population) living in slum conditions.
For volunteers, the most important tasks include promoting healthy living, hygiene, teaching basic English.
Prior social work experience is a plus, although not required.
Medical/Dental Care Program - Volunteers with medical experience are needed to work in local community clinics outside of Chennai. Most clinics are very busy and there is a chronic shortage of medical personnel and supplies. This program is open to medical professionals, as well as medical and nursing students. There is a wide variety of cases but disease such as malaria, HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and syphilis, as well as childbirth/maternity needs are most common. Volunteers with medical training; doctors, nurses, paramedics, lab technicians participate in direct patient care such as diagnosing, injections, IV starts and lab work.. Nursing, dental and medical students are welcome and assist with tasks like dressing wounds, record and immunization chart keeping, helping dispense medications, helping to screen and organize patients and assisting with administrative needs or seminars. *Medical volunteers must submit a copy of their credentials or nursing certificate.
HIV/Aids Awareness & Care - Volunteers work with local organizations that advocate for HIV/AIDS patients and issues, promote safer sex through education programs in villages, participate in workshops to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission, and assist with voluntary HIV counseling and testing.
There are opportunities to make home visits to patients with HIV/AIDS for support and caring. Support some of the 50 AIDS awareness camps located throughout the city and surrounding villages. Prior experience is not required. Those interested in making a difference are welcome.
Program Includes: Airport arrival transfer at Chennai International Airport (MAA), 1st night accommodation, city orientation and project briefing with our local coordinator. Transportation to volunteer project with ABV staff. Volunteers live with local host families who provide breakfast and dinner daily. 24/7 hour support by the project coordinator. Departure airport transfer at the end of the program....
Program Length: 1-8 weeks +
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations: Local host family
Meals: Yes, 2 meals a day
Requirements: 17 years or older, an open mind to new adventures.
Description:
Volunteer Abroad In India Thivandrum, Kerala Volunteering Opportunities
The state of Kerala is on the southernmost tip of the west coast of India. It stretches along the coast of the Arabian Sea and is separated from the rest of the sub continent by the steep Western Ghats. With the Arabian Sea in the west, the mountains on the east and a wealth of rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. It is said that Thivandrum easily disguises itself as a laid back quiet city to the casual observer. Look closer at you will find an equable climate, a beautiful shoreline, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush villages, waterfalls, sprawling plantations, magical festivals and an exotic cuisine.
Kerala is India’s most advanced society; a major reason for this achievement is the state’s focus on the service sector such as education and healthcare. Life expectancy rates are well above all India levels, so true are the female literacy levels and the high number of quality healthcare options available.
Our programs are located in Thivandrum and the surrounding villages. The best time to travel is the end of November – February when it is warm and dry. Trivandrum has a beautiful Kovalam beach. The hottest months are March, April and May, the monsoon hits in June and again in October.
Our programs allow you to work with rural children and youth in southern India. Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of India.
This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a difference.
Volunteering with us and see A Broader View of the World.
We offer the following programs in Thivandrum, Kerala:
Child Welfare/Teaching Projects: Work with orphan and destitute children in a primary school and local orphanage. All orphans are provided education in India, volunteers needed to assist the local teachers during the day, and at the orphanage after school. The children range in age 2yrs years and older. In addition to providing a supportive environment and meals, the main focus is educating the children so that they become self-sustaining and responsible members of society. Volunteers needed to assist the local staff with teaching English, playing games, creating arts and crafts projects, or teaching a skill such as yoga, sewing, dance or singing. Placements are located in the city and rural villages near Thivandrum. Prior experience not required, although volunteers should have a lot of patience, an open mind and a sense of compassion.
Social Welfare Projects: Volunteers needed to assist in homes for the elderly, street children’s shelters, homes for the physically disabled and home for the mentally retarded.
Volunteers with prior experience working with these special care groups are more than welcome. Volunteer will assist the staff with daily tasks such as teaching English, spending time with the patients, reading books, physical therapy techniques and other health related jobs.
Medical/Dental Care Program: Volunteers with medical experience are needed to work in local clinic in Trivandrum. Most clinics are very busy and there is a desperate, chronic shortage of medical personnel and supplies. This program is open to medical professionals, as well as medical and nursing students. There is a wide variety of cases but disease such as malaria, HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and syphilis, as well as childbirth/maternity needs are most common. Volunteers with medical training; doctors, nurses, paramedics, lab technicians participate in direct patient care such as diagnosing, injections, IV starts and lab work.. Nursing, dental and medical students are welcome and assist with tasks like dressing wounds, record and immunization chart keeping, helping dispense medications, helping to screen and organize patients and assisting with administrative needs or seminars. *Medical volunteers must submit a copy of their credentials or nursing certificate.
HIV/Aids Awareness & Care: Volunteers work with local organizations that advocate for HIV/AIDS patients and issues, promote safer sex through education programs in villages, participate in workshops to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission, and assist with voluntary HIV counseling and testing. There are opportunities to make home visits to patients with HIV/AIDS for support and caring. Support some of the 50 AIDS awareness camps located throughout the city and surrounding villages. Prior experience is not required. Those interested in making a difference are welcome.
Program Includes: Airport arrival transfer at Thiruvananthapuram's Intnl Airport (TRV) 1st night accommodation, city orientation and project briefing with our local coordinator. Transportation to volunteer project with ABV staff. Volunteers live with local host families who provide breakfast and dinner daily. 24/7 hour support by the project coordinator. Departure airport transfer at the end of the program.
form Application Form!
Location pages:
* New Delhi
* Bangalore
* Kerala
* Chennai...
Program Length: 1-8 weeks +
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations: Local host family
Meals: Yes, 2 meals a day
Requirements: 17 years or older, an open mind to new adventures.
Description:
Volunteer Abroad in India Bangalore - Volunteering Opportunities
Bangalore is the capital of the Southern state of Karnataka. It is a large, growing cosmopolitan city and home to some of the most high tech industries in India.
Home to some of the well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India, the city has the second-highest literacy rate among the metropolitan cities in the nation.
Bangalore is known as the "Garden City of India" because of its greenery and the presence of many public parks. Bangalore is also a major center of Indian classical music and dance.
Classical music and dance recitals are widely held throughout the year and particularly during the Ramanavami and Ganesha Chaturthi festivals. Bangalore offers a diverse mix of old world and modern delights. You will find sacred cows sitting in traffic besides cars; poor children living on the same streets of the top business in town.
Although parts of the city are financial booming, there is still a large problem from the poverty level. According to the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, almost 40 % of malnourished children under the age of five years across the world are from India.
Many children are denied even their basic rights of food, clothing and shelter.
At least eighteen million children live or work on the streets of urban India. Our volunteer programs allow you to assist the children and youth by supporting community projects aimed at bettering their livelihood.
We offer the following programs in Bangalore, Karnataka.:
Child Welfare/Teaching Projects: Work with orphan and destitute children in a primary school and local orphanage. All orphans are provided education in India, volunteers needed to assist the local teachers during the day, and at the orphanage after school. The children range in age 2yrs years and older. In addition to providing a supportive environment and meals, the main focus is educating the children so that they become self-sustaining and responsible members of society. Volunteers needed to assist the local staff with teaching English, playing games, creating arts and crafts projects, or teaching a skill such as yoga, sewing, dance or singing. Placements are located in the city and rural villages near Bangalore. Prior experience not required, although volunteers should have a lot of patience, an open mind and a sense of compassion.
Woman’s Support: Volunteer with a local self-help group located in the rural villages near Bagalur. The project aim is to socially and economically empower the poor women of the community. These support groups are all connected with productive activities whether on-farm or off farm, and as a result these groups are strong and viable, and the improvement in their living conditions has meant that their members have achieved empowerment in real sense. Women’s self-help groups, when linked with the productive activities, make a huge difference in the living conditions of the household. The goal is rehabilitation, education and thought enrichment and focuses on providing vocational skills such as stitching and tailoring, yoga, dance, computer training, art center, beauty therapy; teaching English, health education such as HIV/Aids and counseling and guidance. Although prior experience is not required, volunteers with trade experience (dance, the arts, computers, sewing, and sports) are more than welcome!
Health Care Program - Volunteers with medical experience are needed to work in local clinic in Bangalore and the surrounding villages. Particularly in rural areas, where much of the local people live, there is a desperate, chronic shortage of medical personnel and supplies. This program is open to medical professionals, as well as medical and nursing students. There is a wide variety of cases but disease such as malaria, HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and syphilis, as well as childbirth/maternity needs are most common. Volunteers with medical training; doctors, nurses, paramedics, lab technicians participate in direct patient care such as diagnosing, injections, IV starts and lab work.. Nursing and medical students are welcome and assist with tasks like dressing wounds, record and immunization chart keeping, helping dispense medications, helping to screen and organize patients and assisting with administrative needs or seminars. *Medical volunteers must submit a copy of their credentials or nursing certificate.
HIV/Aids Awareness & Care - Volunteers work with local organizations that advocate for HIV/AIDS patients and issues, promote safer sex through education programs in villages, participate in workshops to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission, and assist with voluntary HIV counseling and testing.
There are opportunities to make home visits to patients with HIV/AIDS for support and caring. Support some of the 50 AIDS awareness camps located throughout the city and surrounding villages. Prior experience is not required. Those interested in making a difference are welcome.
Renewable Energy/Environment Project- Volunteers work with a local social welfare organization whose aim is to promote economic independence and social dignity through strategic participatory planning while living in harmony with the environment. Volunteers assist with the conservation and regeneration of the environment and the development of renewable energy technologies that benefit the community. Such projects include solar lighting systems for local villages and street vendors. These projects help communities of women in villages in Bagolur and surrounding villages establish small-scale enterprises, such as basket making and soap making, through the provision of solar powered lamps. Other projects include building more effective sanitation methods, better water supplies for villages. Prior experience not necessary, although those with knowledge and experience are needed!
Program Includes: Airport arrival transfer in Bangalore Airport (BLR) , 1st night accommodation, city orientation and project briefing with our local coordinator. Transportation to volunteer project with ABV staff. Volunteers live with local host families who provide breakfast and dinner daily. 24/7 hour support by the project coordinator. Departure airport transfer at the end of the program....
Program Length: 1-6 weeks
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations: Onsite in volunteer quarters
Meals: Yes, 3 meals a day
Requirements: 17 years or older, an open mind to new adventures.
Description:
Volunteer Abroad in India New Delhi - Volunteering Opportunities
India’s natural wonders run the gamut from deserts to jungles to snowy Himalayan peaks. While the south offers beautiful beaches, the north is rich in natural parks and monuments. Our volunteer placements are located in Greater Noida, outside of New Delhi. This city is a treasure trove of imperial Mughal monuments, bustling urban villages and British Raj-era avenues.
Although India has one of the world's fastest-growing economies; the country still suffers from very high levels of poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition and a large growing cases of HIV/Aids. The status of rural woman and children in India need attention. According to the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, almost 40 % of malnourished children under the age of five years across the world are from India. Many children are denied even their basic rights of food, clothing and shelter. At least eighteen million children live or work on the streets of urban India. Our volunteer programs allow you to assist these children by providing them your love, attention and support.
We offer the following programs in Greater Noida, New Delhi:
Children’s Care Home: Volunteers works at this children’s home designed for long-term residential support of kids who are orphaned, abandoned and abused and who do not have natural families. Understanding the dire need for children to be a part of a family in order to become future contributing citizens to society, these homes are based on small group living overseen by a Mentor mother and supporting staff. The children range in age 6 years and older (separated by gender). In addition to providing a loving environment and meals, the main focus is educating the children in the best tradition of learning, so that they become self-sustaining and responsible members of society. Volunteers needed to assist the local staff with teaching English, helping children with their school work, playing games, creating arts and crafts projects, or teaching a skill such as yoga, sewing, dance or singing. Located in Great Noida, 20 miles from downtown New Delhi. Prior experience not required, although volunteers should have a lot of patience, an open mind and a sense of compassion.
Woman’s Support: Volunteers work alongside full-time counselors at a community center outside of New Delhi helping disadvantaged female children and village woman. The goal of the center is rehabilitation, education and thought enrichment and focuses on providing vocational skills such as stitching and tailoring, yoga, dance, computer training, art center, beauty therapy; teaching English, health education such as HIV/Aids and counseling and guidance. The community center/shelter also provides housing for woman and grown orphans over 18yrs interested in pursuing higher education and vocational training while seeking to become self reliant. Although prior experience is not required, volunteers with trade experience (dance, the arts, computers, sewing, and sports) are more than welcome!
Program Includes: Airport arrival transfer, first night hotel stay in New Delhi with next day city orientation. Transportation to volunteer projects with ABV staff. Volunteers live at the on-site accommodations with meals included daily. 24/7 hour support by the project coordinator. Departure transfer back to New Delhi at the end of the program.
form Application Form!
Location pages:
* New Delhi
* Bangalore
* Kerala
* Chennai
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Teaching English - Teach almost anywhere in South India, but we have established relationships in Chennai, in Munnar among the tea plantations in the cooler highlands of Kerala, Cochin, on the Kerala coast.
Description:
Munnar is a "hill station" frequented by the British in colonial times. Because of its altitude (5000 ft./1520 m.) it offers cool respite from the sweltering lowlands. May is a particularly beautiful time there. The name "Munnar", meaning three rivers, refers to its location at the confluence of three rivers. The town is situated among endless expanses of tea plantations. It is one of the most beautiful locations in India, and offers a more tranquil view of the country. It is about 3-4 hours east of Cochin (CLICK for map).
The Carmelgiri C.M.I Public School with 630 students and 27 teachers needs volunteers to teach and speak English with the kids. The school school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, exposure to the infinite possibilities of information technology, a caring and nurturing atmosphere, with a special emphasis to sports and games. The CMI( The Congregation of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate) a catholic institution with broad vision runs the school. They are the first indigenous religious congregation in India aimed at the integral development of the local community irrespective of cast and creed.
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The triangle of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra captures perfectly the pageantry of India—a gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural creations and a rich tradition of art and culture. Discover the marble symphony of Shahjahan's Taj Mahal, the imperial elegance of Lutyens' New Delhi, and the splendor of the royal city of Jaipur with landmarks such as Hawa Mahal, know for its excellence in architectural designs.
Description:
India (Delhi) Mini-Venture provides a meaningful opportunity for participants to explore the diverse and natural beauty of India as well as its people and unique, rich culture while simultaneously giving hope to disadvantaged children. The opening days of the program, participants will teach subjects such as health-related issues, conversational English, and personal hygiene as well as nurture the children’s creative sides through art, educational-based games and other extracurricular activities.
Once participants have made an altruistic, yet vital, contribution to these children’s lives, they will embark on a 4-day journey through India’s famous “Golden Triangle” – consisting of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra – all areas exhuming the historically rich past of India astounding diversity and both architectural and natural beauty.
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