- India
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Teach in a school for mentally disabled children or help in an orphanage. Mingle with children up to the age of 20 years. Help them with their lessons; teach English and a variety of other subjects, arts/crafts and even music.
The orphanage/school is under the administration of “Archdiocese of Thrissur".
You can possibly teach English to the staff or even help improve their communal living area. Volunteers are given the freedom to bring in any new ideas and implement it in the project site.
There is plenty of time for interaction and play. You can possibly teach English to the staff or even help improve their communal living area. Volunteers are given the freedom to bring in any new ideas and implement it in the project site. The centre is in desperate need of help and the staff is grateful to any volunteer willing to ease out their workload.
Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here.
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India is well known for the rapid growth that they have been experiencing. The economic growth and substantial changes to the infrastructure have made it possible for many cities to grow as travel destinations. Exploring India is inexpensive but rich in culture with big ticket attractions like the Taj Mahal to the taken-for-granted geography of the mountains, deserts, and beaches.
