Work and Travel in India

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  • Letzte Aktivität: 28 März 2024

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  2024 

 Geforderte Mindest-Aufenthaltsdauer:  mindestens 1 Woche

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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    Hello!

    We are a women-led non-profit organization based in Virudhunagar, a rural village located in Tamil Nadu, in the South of India. We started our work in 1993, committed to improving the welfare of society’s most marginalized groups, particularly women and children living with, or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or TB.

    We have several projects, and Children’s Home is one of them. Home is located in Chittoor, a rural village in Tamil Nadu, and it is home to around 25 girl children between the age of 3 and 19 years old. We provide food, shelter, education, medical and social support to the children. To provide children from with a nutritious source of food, Trust established the Farm, maintained by our team, local farmers and volunteers with environmentally-friendly practices. The farm aims to be organic, instead of using only pesticides and chemical fertilizer, using three different kinds of local organic mixtures.

    We are happy to welcome volunteers to support children in their daily activities and to help us with the maintenance of our sustainable and organic farm. At, you have the opportunity to take part in different types of activities depending on your interests and passions, and to bring your own ideas as well!
    Children are always enthusiastic to welcome our volunteers and engage with them! We look forward to having you here!

    Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions: we are here to help!

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Karitative Arbeit
    Kunstprojekte
    Sprachpraxis
    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
    Betreuung von Tieren
    Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
    Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung
    Handwerkliche Arbeiten
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    By staying at Home, you will have the opportunity to live in close contact with local communities of Tamil Nadu, interacting with our permanent staff, local farmers and other short-term volunteers coming from all over the world. In this way, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in Southern Indian culture and traditions! India has a vast amount of holidays and festivities which you will be able to celebrate authentically with us!

    At, you will be free to get engaged in the activities that you are more interested and passionate about. We are also always very happy to welcome new ideas. So, you will receive our full support if you choose to create your own interesting and engaging projects!

    During your free time, you will also have the opportunity to discover the beautiful Tamil Nadu and the many temples that this state is known for.

    We can promise you a beautiful experience surrounded by nature and filled with authentic cultural exchanges and memories of India that you will never forget!

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    1) Support children in their daily activities: helping with their homeworks (especially English and computer literacy), organizing fun creative and outdoor activities (such as dance parties, art projects, and games), supporting them in their daily tasks (cooking, maintenance of the farm…).

    2) Maintain the grounds: General maintenance such as gardening, cleaning clutter and maintaining safety standards on the grounds. Maintaining the farm by cleaning facilities, and repairing walls, fences and roofs of the barn and chicken coops.

    3) Farming and Animal husbandry: Helping on the farm with planting, nurturing and harvesting crops (depending on the season) and necessary labor implements such as building furrows, etc. Helping with the animal rearing and feeding, and collecting animal produce such as milk and egg production.

    4) Administrative Work at the Office: Assisting our office in Virudhunagar with administrative tasks, social media, grant writing and fundraising.

    We welcome new project suggestions, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your ideas !

  • Gesprochene Sprachen

    Tamil: Fließend
    Englisch: Gute Kenntnisse

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    What we provide our volunteers:

    Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in a simple shared or private room which includes western toilets, mosquito nets, and a bed (please bring your own sheets, a towel and toiletries). Access to free Wi-Fi is available in the office room, and there is a water purification system, so you will always have access to clean drinking water.

    Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. Meals mainly consist of rice, vegetables and curry. For more variety, additional food options are available in Virudhunagar, which is around 20/30 minutes away by bus (meals are between Rs. 20-200). You are expected to pay for your bus ride to and from Virudhunagar (Rs. 10-11).

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    Good to know:

    People living and working at Home have a limited knowledge of English. However, they can all sustain basic conversations, and want to improve their English so you will still be able to interact with them! Moreover, support from our English-speaking staff is provided at all times: they visit from time to time and they are always reachable by phone.

    The climate in Tamil Nadu is particularly dry and hot. Additionally, we want to advise that during April and May (school holidays) it is the hottest period of the year. This hot and dry climate is particularly favorable for dust and bugs (mosquitos!!).
    Moreover, since Virudhunagar is a rural area in Tamil Nadu and people are quite conservative here, we recommend the following clothing guidelines:
    - Modest loose and comfortable clothes which cover shoulders, higher neckline and knees for both men and women;
    - Comfortable and airy shoes, for example a good pair of sandals;
    - A hat or cap that can cover your head in the heat.

    For your free time:

    The local train station (Virudhunagar Junction) makes travel easy for daily or weekend excursions. The government and private bus system also make it easy to travel!
    Our local and international staff love giving tips and ideas on the best ways to take advantage of your time here, where to go, and what to see!

    If you are interested in our projects, check out our website: ask us for the link

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    mehr als zwei

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    Arbeitszeiten

    3-5 hours a day, no more than 5 days a week.

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    Dieser Host verlangt Gebühren

    mehr dazu
    Volunteers will fund their selected project (Very small budgets – e.g. purchase paint for 500 rupees)
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