Volunteer for documentation and communication of school for underprivileged children (Goa)

 

Organisation activities in brief:

This organisation focuses on educating and empowering underprivileged children to build positive and sustainable futures. It runs two informal schools supporting a total of 45 local Indian children.

The organisation strives to initiate social change by encouraging genuine relationships between privileged and underprivileged groups. Through its program, many deprived children are gaining self esteem and confidence. This in turn enables their inborn talents and capabilities to unfold.

Name of project requiring volunteers:

Volunteer in documentation, communication and marketing for an organisation that focuses on underprivileged children

 

Project location:

Bardez, North Goa

 

Date project commenced: Commenced in February 2008 and is ongoing

 

Project highlights:

-       Supporting a grassroots organisation through back end administration and marketing

-       Contributing to the sustainability of a local communities in India

-       Contributing to the belief that every child has a right to childhood and to a dream

-       Sharing of skills, talents and cultural exchange

 

Language preference of volunteers: English and Hindi

 

Main duties for volunteers:

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:

-          Assistance with writing website information

-          Documenting the organisation’s work in an effective and user-friendly way

-          Creating individual child case-studies and databases to store information

-          Event organising, research, fundraising, awareness and communication

-          Teaching further IT or office related skills to the organisation

-          If desired volunteers can also be involved in teaching the children

 

Attributes/Qualities required:

-       Strong commitment level required

-       Proactive: the organisation is open to new ideas and suggestions

-       Motivated and able to work autonomously at times

-       Any previous administration, IT, communication or marketing skills are advantageous but not required

 

Volunteer duration: Short to long term placements depending on volunteer availabilities

 

Age Range: Open age range

 

Accommodation details (if available): No accommodation is provided by the organisation however, there are many accommodation options in Goa catering to a range of budgets

 

Meal details (if available): Volunteers are to provide their own meals

 

Transport details (if available): Own transport required- scooter hire is widely available in Goa

 

For more information email: volunteer@responsenet.org