Work with young children in South India
Volunteers required to work with the children of St Antony Nursery and Primary School, in South India, run by the Unity Charitable Trust. Cost for a one month placement is approximately £2000. Three months, approximately £2500. The
overall cost is made up of air travel, visa, insurance,
the project fees which include accommodation, meals and travel to and
from the airport at Madurai, 55 km away, and a donation towards the cost of Christians Abroad
administration.
Unity Charitable Trust operates a school and an orphanage in Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu, India. Helping children with their English, dance, music and extra-curricular activities, no previous experience or qualifications needed.
This is a well-established project offering good quality accommodation and food to western volunteers. There are also opportunities for oral English work with older students.
Country information: India - High Commission in London - http://hcilondon.in/
Could I be a Volunteer?
You could be a volunteer if you are:
resident in the UK (even if temporarily), mainland Europe, the USA or Canada
an effective communicator in English
willing to work within Christian communities and support their values and interests.
single, part of a couple or parent of a family.
Could possibly raise or can afford approximately £1500.
Christians Abroad will seek to match your circumstances with opportunity
What work would I do?
As a volunteer you might work with
Poor communities in Eastern Europe, Latin or Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Pacific
Not for profit organisations such as schools, community projects and hospitals.
Projects supported by local Christian communities.
Your age, qualificaiton, skills and experience will be matched with the work that you can do.
How do I apply?
Read 'HOW IT WORKS' to understand what is expected of you and what might be expected of Christians Abroad and your placement.
Complete the APPLICATION FORM electronically and send it to recruit@cabroad.org.uk.
You will be contacted by telephone or e-mail in the first instance.