- India
About Program
With the aid of our in-country co-ordinator we established links with a number of non-government schools, orphanages, child hospices and a number of small NGOs who’s focus was community development in Andhra Pradesh.
These projects proved to be a versatile mix and volunteers were soon able to run English lessons within orphanage schools and local linking schools in addition to providing support for the host NGO and its activities within community development. Our relationship with these projects has continued to develop and we’re trying to place volunteers with an educational focus and development interest. The orphanage and hospice projects require a level of pastoral care and also offer opportunities to use a volunteers artistic / craft based skills too.
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.
