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Atma is an NGO that helps other NGOs to excel. Grassroots initiatives face many day-to-day problems and often have no one to support and understand their efforts. They find themselves struggling for daily survival, only able to react instead of operate pro-actively within their external and internal environment.
Atma partners with inspiring NGO's, working in the field of education for children, in order to break this cycle and help organizations to act decisively. We strive to help our partners find a balance in their operations and programming; effecting positive change in the lives of thousands underprivileged children in Mumbai.
Period of volunteering:
Minimum time of three months; starting dates flexible.

Partner:
New Atma partner CHILDReach (www.childreachschool.com) works with children with learning difficulties, including children with learning disabilities and slow learners. In order to increase the reach of their programming beyond the CHILDReach school, Atma is working with CHILDReach to develop a OUTReach programme.

Job Role:
The volunteer would work specifically with special educators from the CHILDReach organisation in order to develop a foundation of a curriculum for the OUTReach pilot project. The curriculum would have to remediate and be sensitive to the needs of these under privileged children, as well as, train teachers from “normal” school in the needs of their students.

Responsibilities
Working closely with CHILDReach educators to develop a teaching and teacher training programme for people with very low awareness of the issues.

Skill Requirements:
- Special Education Certified
- Teaching degree
- Several years of classroom experience
- Experience in working with children with learning disabilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility
- Creative thinker
- Strong Leadership Skills

Housing and working conditions:
Atma Mumbai will assist in find housing. A laptop will be provided by Atma Mumbai during the working period. A stipend will not be provided, the cost of travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the volunteer.

Expectations
To work full time during the volunteership for the organization based on the above mentioned areas, creating focus while remaining flexible within the working environment.

Expectation of Atma Mumbai:
Provide support and guidance throughout the volunteership period and give preparation information prior to the volunteership. Assist in adapting to Mumbai city and Indian culture and in the working relation with the NGO.

Application Process
Candidates interested in applying for this volunteer position should send an English motivation letter and their CV to volunteer@atmamumbai.org