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Volunteer India to Renovate School- volunteers needed

Details:-

 Informal School Building  Renovation Camp:- volunteers needed

 Location: :Madhyamgram 

Code : SMILE GR06

Type: CUL, FESTIVAL, SOCI, MANU

Age: 15+

Number of Volunteer: 6-30/ Camp

Project type : Workcamp /Group Camp, volunteer abroad programs

Language: English

Date : Flexible ( 2 weeks to more, anytime of the year) 

Location: : Kolkata city and around


Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. More over if anyone get a chance to live with the local host family then that brings extra bonus to any traveller .It helps to learn the culture ,tradition,language while staying within the normal people of the society.Living on any hotel can never give any traveller such wide scope to know the society and communities as a whole. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends  ....

Camp Details:- volunteering for kids

SMILE is working for the welfare of underprivileged Street kids (refugees came from neighborinh countries) . Organization working on regular basis to help these kids in education and providing vocational training. Last several years we are constructing the Informal School & VOCATIONAL TRAINING center for these unfortunate Children and Teens. We need volunteers to paint, clean, decorate and other renovational activities. We welcome young energetic hard working international volunteers to participate in our RENO camps ! We also welcome groups to come and help us in construction and painting !! So for those who want to spend an exciting volunteer activities ! Please join this camps !!

Example Daily Schedule: 

Wake up early morning: 8 :30am

Breakfast:9 am (may required to  prepaired by own)

Project hour : 930am- 12:30  painting and Manual job 

Lunch at 1:30  p.m

Afternoon:: 4 -6 PM ; with the underprivileged kids 

Evening: 6-7 pm( Cultural Exchange /Yoga lession) 

Dinner : 7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )

After 7:30 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.

9:30 bed time

** Please remember that  programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute  **

Accommodation and food :-

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, Common toilet and limited wifi available. 2-4 volunteers in one room on shared basis, (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .Early morning and after evening(6pm-8am) Airport transfers is not possible. You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative as per infosheet. 

Food: You will get 3 times local  food from local host. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

 

Location & leisure :-

India is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition, Interesting people ! Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. More over if anyone get a chance to live with the local host family then that brings extra bonus to any traveler .It helps to learn the culture ,tradition,language while staying within the normal people of the society.Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends . Organised Weekends Cultural City trip also available against extra cost as per trip (8am-4pm during Saturday & Sunday ). Minimum 2 person required for the trip. 




More Details:

 

REQUIREMENTS :-

We need energetic your volunteer with open mind and ready to get their hand dirty. Volunteers  need to be strong and flexible. India is a beautiful country but can be challenging for some people . Local culture,people are interesting. weather is hot and humid in summer but please t during winter ,so get ready to explore an amazing country with full of surprises . Due to big cultural differences some volunteer might face cultural shock! Our request to all New comers please read about India and Indian culture as much as possible before you apply for the project. If you got any queries ask us  anytime. Do not forget to use our what's app for any doubts or questions. 

These are the documents we need on arrival :-

*Passport copy

*VISA copy

*Photograph( recent colour copy)

*Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.

*you should not have any criminal records. 

What to bring: You can follow traditional packing lists, small bag pack should be fine with locking access. Here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: 

A bed sheet

Vaccination as per your local doctor. 

malaria medication 

flashlight

umbrella 

mosquito repellent with DEET 

sunscreen 

alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock 

journal 

sleeping bag

Rain coat /umbrella during monsoon. 

Snacks from your country for kids, host family and volunteers

Music/ dress / special souvenir from your country

Medicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal use

Clothing: -    fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) 

-     for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with  capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly).

sandals 

head covering (bandanas, hat) 

towel that dries FAST.

Mosquito net, Toilet paper, Soap and shampoo for personal use. 

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SMILE Host family is at Madhyamgram which is at the north of  the Kolkata city next to Kolkata Airport (8 km from Airport and 20 km from Kolkata city center). 

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