Volunteer work in Southern India with women and children

  India

Madurai

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: always open

Description: - Teaching in local schools for young boys and girls (English, basic health, and vocational training is needed)

- Working with teachers to organize classroom events

- Conducting after school programs for children including games and sports activities.

- Organizing women's community projects.

- Working with tribal and village communities to help with development projects.

Contact us for additional information.

Highlights: Volunteers:

We are a grass-roots organization that is 100% committed to our volunteers and community members. All are equal in our eyes and we want our volunteers to enjoy and experience the Indian Culture while they spend time with us here in Southern India.

We often take local tours to temples, beaches, religious centers, and historical sites to help broaden their understanding of the Indian Culture and its heritage.

Degrees Abroad:

There are several options available for studying in India included:

* Guided Research projects
* Degree in Yoga Therapy
* Degree in Yoga Psychology
* And service learning certificate

All degrees and certificates are valid documents recognized by the Government of India.

Qualifications: Volunteer Work:

Our basic qualifications is a desire to work with women and children who are in lower class communities. This means that volunteer must be socially and culturally adaptive to new environments. If you have a degree in a specific field such as social work or human resource management we would like to know this information which will allow us to place you in an environment where your skills and abilities can be practically applied to help encourage development of a specific resource.

Volunteers who have masters degrees or doctorates will have the opportunity to work with local Colleges and Universities if they desire.

Degree Abroad:

The degrees available will vary depending upon what the student wishes to study and the level of education they have completed prior to visiting India.

Cost in US$: 400 - 2000 U.S.D.

Experience Required: yes

Please contact us with details about you specific interests and skills

Typical Volunteer: A Typical Volunteer at CFI is eager and ready to dive into the Indian Culture to experience life from a whole new perspective. There is not 'typical' at CFI only unique individuals who want to share their time and energy with people in need

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2-5

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 weeks

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

Cohen Foundation of India's Mission Statement: CFI is committed to changing the future for women and children and redefining the rules of opportunity for these groups by providing services, aid, relief, and knowledge through international community based efforts. At CFI, our global family works to promote growth and development one life at a time.

Year Founded: 2006

Cohen Foundation of India is a Christian, Hindu, and all religious views based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.