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HIV Orphanage Support

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: Development Action Awareness Nationwide

Posted on: December 16, 2012

Volunteer Opportunity description

Some recent volunteers discovered that within walking distance of the D.A.A.N. Badgaon education center there is an orphanage specifically for HIV positive kids. After spending some time with the kids and staff we realized that the whole setup is lacking a few things. We would like to help them in areas regarding technical support in terms of computer skills, as well as provide them with someone who can help these shining and smiling kids with their school education.

There are 9 chidren living at this orphanage and they all attend the local government-run school. Just like any government-run school they face problems which include; a misunderstanding of what is been taught, a lack of opportunity, and limited platforms to progress academically. The D.A.A.N. Foundation has decided to help support them with their school education with special emphasis on English, Mathematics and Computer Education

Also, as an effort to assist the pre-existing setup we realized that someone should work recreationally in order to develop confidence within these adorable kids. D.A.A.N.'s aim is to spend time with them, make them smile and promote their overall well being.

Volunteers pay a discounted rate for their room/board and food at the friendly family run Chandra Niwas Guesthouse, or a similiar guesthouse accommodation. Follow the link to read reviews from past volunteers and guests

The D.A.A.N. Foundation also asks volunteers for a one time donation of 5,000Rs (about $100 USD)

How to apply

For interested volunteers please contact Jenna with your name, resume and interested travel dates at: Jenna.DAANFoundation@gmail.com

Once your initial e-mail has been delivered, you will be contacted and subsequently sent a D.A.A.N. volunteer application form.

You can also visit our website for a full listing of all of our volunteer opportunities and more information about our organization: www.daanfoundation.org

Location

43/44 Shanti Niketan Colony, Udaipur, Rājasthān, 313001, India

Details

Skills needed
English, creativity, Compassion, Motivated, Hardworking, Patient, Youth work experience
Appropriate for
Groups
Extra details
Fee required
International volunteer options
International volunteers welcome
Housing available
Language/cultural support available
Keywords
Hiv / Aids, Compassionate, Education, Orphanage Volunteering, Flexibility & Creativity, India, Health & Wellness, Youth Work
Owner's areas of focus
Volunteering, Poverty and hunger, Youth, Rural, Education, Agriculture, Women

Time Commitment

Duration
Less than 3 months
Time commitment
A lot (10+ hours/week)
Times of day
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Flexible schedule

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