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Last replied
6 Jan 2025
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Description
A registered non profit organisation founded by local professionaly qualified volunteers in the year of 1988 for promotion of social justice and sustainable living.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The travelers/ volunteers can participate in local Indian marriages and temple festivals and other family functions in our region. And also participate and learn local folk songs and dances,
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We can give opportunity to the travellers in ourEducation centres for small children (in Pudukottai)
to teach basic English through play methods,
participate in our low cost construction projects, bio sand water filter unit and give training in various handicrafts
Also you can teach play, games and yoga for children .
- Help our staff to preparation of food and serve the food for elders, counseling and medical services
Another opportunity is to do some gardening work.
- participate and help us in our office and computer work
We never ask fee for food and accommodation from any volunteers.
*️ Every help is welcome from volunteers We request your support to raise money by online or offline for our existing projects or start fund raising for your own project to help children of our education center and community development projects.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
Accommodation
Rural based accommodation with good water and toilet
What else ...
We will arrange local trip to visit historical places in our district and nearby districts during hoilidays.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 000000000137
Feedback (16)
9 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mira) for host
dee is a wonderful host. she takes very good care of the people and has her heart in the right place.
She introduces you to the culture of india without overwhelming you. she is always available and always has some good tips.
I will definitely come back again.
thank you very much
She introduces you to the culture of india without overwhelming you. she is always available and always has some good tips.
I will definitely come back again.
thank you very much
28 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lola & Valentin)
Val and Lola have participated with outstanding commitment in our projects as volunteers. They never bother about hard physical work. They taught basic English and plays/ games to small children. Our children liked them. Because they approached the children friendly. We liked them as our family members. They were very concerned with our school and… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lola & Valentin) for host
Our stay here was really unique and unforgettable.
We thought that Rama (the founder of the NGO) is a very wise person with a big heart. Although he is not in his 20s anymore, he is always thinking about the next best project to help the communities around him who need it the most.
He has been studying and experiencing helping others for over 30… read more
We thought that Rama (the founder of the NGO) is a very wise person with a big heart. Although he is not in his 20s anymore, he is always thinking about the next best project to help the communities around him who need it the most.
He has been studying and experiencing helping others for over 30… read more
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9 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mira) for host
dee is a wonderful host. she takes very good care of the people and has her heart in the right place.
She introduces you to the culture of india without overwhelming you. she is always available and always has some good tips.
I will definitely come back again.
thank you very much
She introduces you to the culture of india without overwhelming you. she is always available and always has some good tips.
I will definitely come back again.
thank you very much
28 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lola & Valentin)
Val and Lola have participated with outstanding commitment in our projects as volunteers. They never bother about hard physical work. They taught basic English and plays/ games to small children. Our children liked them. Because they approached the children friendly. We liked them as our family members. They were very concerned with our school and… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lola & Valentin) for host
Our stay here was really unique and unforgettable.
We thought that Rama (the founder of the NGO) is a very wise person with a big heart. Although he is not in his 20s anymore, he is always thinking about the next best project to help the communities around him who need it the most.
He has been studying and experiencing helping others for over 30… read more
We thought that Rama (the founder of the NGO) is a very wise person with a big heart. Although he is not in his 20s anymore, he is always thinking about the next best project to help the communities around him who need it the most.
He has been studying and experiencing helping others for over 30… read more
21 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Javier & Isabel) for host
Ramaswamy and his lovely family made us feel at home! We spent some time in elders and children projects and we made some videos... It was an amazing experience... There are lot of love in the elders eyes and just share with them make you feel grateful. And what could we say about children... full of energy and happiness even when they don't have… read more
20 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Léa & Tony)
Lea and tony are very sincere volunteers. They were worked effectively in our education and elder care projects.. They were very much committed in our projects: thought English, mathematics, play & games for our small children, prepared and served food to elders. And also, they were worked very well in the reconstruction of dining hall and… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Léa & Tony) for host
We had a great experience of rural Indian life during this 3 weeks of volunteering in the quiet suburb of Pudukkottai, very authentic. You will be welcome in the very nice Ramaswamy family, with great Indian food and a basic but comfortable room. They do everything to make your staying as comfortable as possible and they really try to do the best… read more
17 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
We very much inspired the work of Lisa, Elsa and Megane in our projects. . They were actively involved to teach English to small children of our education center and services like preparation and serve the food for elders in our elderly care center. And also, painted the buildings and planted tree seedlings in the center. We appreciate their… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nikolay)
He is a sincere and commuted volunteer who helped in our project for two months.Specially his contribution for our elder care project in many ways. He never bother about physical help in construction act ivies for the project. He closely attached with my family and helped very much. We are happy to recommend him to other workaway hosts
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nikolay) for host
i stayed more then 2 months helping for the elder Project that Rama and Gracie lead.
It was such a great time and experience. Not only because of the tasks, you get a deep view in the Indian life too.
They handle you really kind and Friendly,
just what they at least are themselfs.
It was such a great time and experience. Not only because of the tasks, you get a deep view in the Indian life too.
They handle you really kind and Friendly,
just what they at least are themselfs.
3 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lars Eric) for host
I had a really good time in Puddokkotai. The guest family are very nice and try to make your stay so comfortable as possible. I learned a lot about the indian culture and enjoyed the time by Ram and Gracy. The work was also very nice. In the morning I helped to prepair some water filters and in the evening i went to the school to teach some… read more
1 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lars Eric)
My experience with Lars is positive. He is a young and energetic volunteer with us for two weeks. He effectively worked in our projects. Teach English, plays and games for small children of our education center. Worked in our water filter making unit and joint with our team to build the filters. And also, raise some money and distributed… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne & Gaston)
We have received volunteers Anne & Gaston for two weeks. They are good in al our projecst works, We are ery happy that they are work in our education centers to teach bacis English , play and games., clean our our campus and training center And also, One day they prepared brazilian snks and distributed al our children of education centers. The… read more
(Very good)
22 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anne & Gaston) for host
We spend two weeks with Rammy and Gracie, helping out at their institution. The work consisted of garden cleaning in the morning and teaching English in the evening for local children. The accommodation is basic but the food is very good. It was a good opportunity for us to live the life of a rural India family. If you are looking to experience… read more
13 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (William)
We have received one of the best volunteer Mr. William to our project for one month ( March, 2017 ). He is a committed , hard worker and , able to work with a team and manage any situation. He actively participated and worked in our education project and taught English to small children, reconstruction of education center, planted tree seedlings… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (William) for host
I stayed with Rammy and Gracie for about four weeks and it was fantastic. First and foremost Rammy and Gracie are lovely people who genuinely care about the people who come and volunteer. They welcomed me into their house and family and within a day or two I felt comfortable in their company, which was nice as it was my first time in India and my… read more
31 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nagore) for host
I was her for four weeks and I had a great experience. You have the opportunity to live and learn the life of a Indian family. I learnt some of the basics in construction and working with cement to create water filters and cement blocks for use in the evening school. The time working with the children was wonderful and my favorite thing about… read more
12 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (mhorca) for host
I highly recommend people to come and volunteer here. Ramaswamy and his family are very honest, generous and genuine. They cook delicious food and talk to you about the poor and rural India concerns and issues. If you are willing to help, there are many things to be done here, with the children -which are very nice- and in other areas.
27 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (Rhona & Elspeth) for host
Overall we really enjoyed our experience here. We felt welcomed by all members of the team that they made our stay easy and interesting. We really got a feel for the rural Indian culture. We taught English to nursing students, which was fun and rewarding, and helped with an evening school which was a bit of a challenge as the children were of… read more
17 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
Mr Ramaswamy's family was very lovely and made us feel like family.
This is not an experience for people looking for a holiday, even if it was a lot of free time om the indian country side. The volunteering takes place in very poor enviroment and volunteers should be prepared for the real country side.
The kids on the schools are lovely too. I… read more
This is not an experience for people looking for a holiday, even if it was a lot of free time om the indian country side. The volunteering takes place in very poor enviroment and volunteers should be prepared for the real country side.
The kids on the schools are lovely too. I… read more
7 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (nast28) for host
I spent wonderful time in India thanks to Mr. Ramaswamy and his charming family. I felt like home. They not only offered me acommodation, food, care but treated me as part of their family. It was the best first-Indian experience I could imagine :))) thank you for your the time I could spend with you, it would be a pleasure to visit you once again.
29 Aug 2011
Left by Workawayer (moinmoins) for host
I just spent my last 6 weeks here. You can live together with a care-taking family and help with teaching English, play with the kids from the Day Care Centre or help wit other works; you are free to decide. Besides, there is a Tsunami-project going on, about 100km away. If interested, you can also help at that place.
17 May 2010
Left by Workawayer (Gerhard) for host
There are a lot of different experiences you can make, because the organisation offers multiple possibilities. If you want, you can have a lot of contact with children and teach them english, which is very funny. Mr R. Ramaswamy, the funder and chef of the organisation helped us with every needs and was very anxious to show us everything, to get… read more
