Volunteer in India for computer training with street children and office staff

Name of the Project: Volunteer with street children and office staff in computer, internet and multi-media skills

Project Highlights:  This organisation focuses on street children living in New Delhi train station and surrounding areas. Approximately 600 children are supported through shelters, contact points and outreach services. This project also provides children with vocational and livelihood training once they have finished school. This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to be closely involved with street children and to work towards restoring childhoods and creating sustainable futures.

Project Locations:  Paharganj, Multani Dhanda, Tis Hazari and Gurgaon

State: Delhi

Project Duration:  Ongoing

Language Preference: English and Hindi

Experience required (If any): Previous teaching, child care work, computer and multimedia skills advantageous

Attributes/Qualities Required:

-          Ability to interact with children

-          Open minded, motivated and pro-active

-          Able to create and deliver own lessons

Period of Volunteering opportunity: Minimum one month

Age Range:  18 yrs and above

Typical work/s for volunteer: The organisation is open to new ideas and volunteer work is based around individual skills, talents and interests. It can include but is not limited to the following:

-          Teaching computer and internet lessons to the children. This will expose the young children to the use of computers and assist the older children in preparation for entering the work force.

-          Teaching and assisting office staff in computer work such as anti-virus training or Excel spreadsheet skills

-          Teaching multimedia skills such as photography workshops

-          Teaching informal or creative skills to the children such as teamwork, sharing, time management, self awareness, and creative thinking. The organisation encourages lessons to be fun, engaging, and interactive.

-          Spending time with the children in a nurturing way. For example, conduct beauty or manicure sessions with the girls.

-          Volunteers can also be involved in other organisation activities such as: event organising, research, fundraising and awareness and communication

For more information contact: volunteer@responsenet.org