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Volunteer in mentally challenged and disabled children project in India
ORGANIZATION: Kenosis Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Volunteers working in the Volunteer Disabled Children Program work in a special school for Mentally challenged and disabled children in Bangalore city, Karnataka state, India. Our volunteers play a significant role by providing the children with the much needed attention, love and care.
Volunteer responsibilities include spending time with the children , working along with the existing staff at the school in teaching the children , assisting in daily chores and also arrange different activities for the children.
Volunteers working in Mentally Challenged Children program must have a special interest in working with affected children. Working with special needs children proves to be a very rewarding experience for the volunteers.
Program requirements
Volunteers joining this program should have a special interest of working with special needs children. The minimum age requirement to join the project is 17 years. You need to have patience and love and affection for working with children.
Volunteer tasks
After joining the project, volunteers will be allocated specific duties and responsibilities by the project in charge.
Volunteer support and service can have a tremendous impact on the lives of children in the school. At the project, volunteers will be given set targets to work with some children; which will help in their development.
Merely presence of international volunteers in the project also helps attract attention of the local community for the cause of mentally challenged children.
Volunteers will help with the day to day activities of the centre and have interaction with the children there. Teaching at the centre includes arts and crafts, games, English and other curriculum that is designed to include fun, learning and care.
Application & Inquiries:
For additional information about program fee, volunteering & internship opportunities, application procedure, Application Form, Terms & Conditions, please contact us at kenosisfoundation@yahoo.com
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About Kenosis Foundation
Location:
# 18/1, K- 4th Street, A, Margam Road, Karnataka State,India, Bangalore, Karnataka 560025, IN
Mission Statement
Our mission is to encourage young people to volunteer for worthwhile work in developing countries. We expect that doing this kind of voluntary work will in time become the norm. As more and more people join us, we aim to create a multi-national community with a passion to serve, to learn, to understand, to teach, to inspire, and to be inspired.
Description
Kenosis Foundation (KF) is a not-for-profit voluntary organization, registered (Reg # 166/2013-2014) on 29th June 2013, under Sec.7 of the Indian Trusts Act 1882. We focus on rural areas and support women and the children of widows, single moms, abuse victims, victims of physical harassment, and disadvantaged, underprivileged and the economically weaker sections of society. Our head office is located in the city of Bangalore, Karnataka State, India.
We identify poorest of the poor rural villages and work for causes ranging from child welfare, health and education, economic empowerment for women, creating employment opportunities for dropout and underprivileged youths, health and hygiene in communities and schools, After School Programs, Women Self Help Groups (SHG’s), Teach English and Computer, Bio-organiz forming, Animal healthcare, Solidwaste management, building and renovation of beneficiaries homes and schools, youth vocational skill training, organize campaign and training, summer and health camps, life skills education in rural villages and schools, Renovation of beneficiaries house and construction of toilet, women's empowerment and empowering women to start self business and income generating (IGP) activities. Kenosis is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in rural India.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
#102/11, Shri.SR.Apartment,GF, 2nd Main, 6th CrossRamaiah Garden, Brindavan Nagar,Chikka AdugodiTavarekere main roadBengaluru, Karnataka 560068India
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Physical Therapy
- Healthcare
- Pediatrics
- Physician Assistant
- Child Welfare
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5-7 hours a day
- Do not really require.