Volunteer Abroad with the Deaf Society

Leave UR Mark is looking for volunteers to help out at the Deaf Society in Bangalore, India for a minimum stay of 1 month to a maximum of 3 months. You don't need to know sign language in order to volunteer. The deaf society would appreciate your love, energy, and time given to the children. The Institute for the deaf consists of around 200 children with various hearing impairments.

Read former volunteer experiences here:

http://leaveurmarkindia.blogspot.com/2013/03/volunteer-abroad-with-deaf-children-in.html

http://leaveurmarkindia.blogspot.com/2012/08/majoring-in-religion-at-wake-forest.html

Main Duties

-Conduct English classes to groups of 15 children

-Assist sign language teachers in classroom supervision

-Help create skits and plays to engage children and allow them to interact with each other

-Create visual based exercises for education through art and play

-Dance classes

-Fundraising and Deaf awareness projects

-If you know sign language, you can help with interpreting

Requirements:

1. Must be able to commit to 1 month

2. Must be 18 years and older

3. Must be dedicated and reliable to go to work on a daily basis (9 am to 3 pm)

You can learn more about our initiatives by following our blog:

http://leaveurmarkindia.blogspot.com/2012/08/majoring-in-religion-at-wake-forest.htmlhttp://www.leaveurmarkindia.blogspot.com/

OR

http://leaveurmarkindia.blogspot.com/2013/03/volunteer-abroad-with-deaf-children-in.html

Leave UR Mark charges a $595 placement fee to help you with getting to India, visas, and total support for the duration of your trip. Volunteers can stay at our appartment with other international volunteers for an additional cost or find housing on their own. It all depends on your budget!

Please email your resume to info@leaveurmark.com with the subject "Deaf Society Volunteer" and indicate when and how long you want to come. Also, email us to set up a phone or Skype session and find out more details! We look forward to hearing from you.