Assisting special needs students in Delhi, India

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    In a residential house in Najafgarh, New Delhi, we are caring since 2011 for children with special needs. Our "children" are nowadays young people, one is even studying at the university and another is finishing soon high school. They are facing different challenges due to their physical and mental condition (Cerebral Palsy, Ehlers Danlos Syndrom, Borderline Syndrom, etc.), but with the right support they are looking into a bright future. We are also doing house visits to two more students with Brittle Bone Disease. With physiotherapy, medical assistance and school support we already have made a huge difference in their lives. Be part of their journey!
    In general a minimum stay of 4 weeks would be preferred.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    In our home you live together with four of our students, two Care Givers and our manager. Whereas the Care Givers will be happy about hearing from your country and your culture, you are also welcome to learn how they cook Indian dishes. When we do housevisits to children in need you are welcome to join. Also you can go with us to the markets or the hospitals when there are appointments. You are welcome to share ideas and to have chats with our grown-up students or our local part time staff (physiotherapist therapist, social worker and tution teachers). Beside learning about the Indian culture you will also gain knowledge about the challenges which people with special needs are facing in India. We live close to a bazar where you can dive into the colourful Indian life!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Our students are quite busy with their daily routine like going to school/university, receiving therapy sessions or getting tution support. They are since 2011 with us, so when they were little they enjoyed playing games with the volunteers. But as they grew up their lives become a bit busier due to their studies and we stopped receiving volunteers. Now all of us have the strong feeling that the time has come to welcome again people from all over the world to get a real Indian experience in our home. Our place is perfect for independent workawayers who would not feel bored when there is not so much to do at our home. Means we encourage our volunteers to be open for any situation where they can interact with our students, but also they can feel free to experience the outside world and the indian culture on their own.
    Whenever we are going for housevisits or when there are medical appointments we would be happy if you want to join us.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Hindi: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can provide a little room in the ground floor with a sofa bed, filtered water and a cupboard. It is a bit tiny but cosy . Feel free to enjoy the sun on our rooftop terrasse or spending time with our students and care givers in the living room. Meals will be provided three times per day.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It is easy and very cheap to go around with local transports. You can catch the Delhi Metro for visiting the City Center or to head in any direction you want. One day you should visit the Tibetan Colony Majnu-Ka-Tilla or going to the Red Fort.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

    2 hours/day

Host ref number: 985276144839

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