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India India: Refugee Children Project Assistant (SMILE MLTV12)

Dates

01/11/2018   -   23/12/2023

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Refugees
Children
Social

Fee

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EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
4
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Kolkata
Map

Work

Every year hundreds of thousands families coming from the neighbouring countries in search of food and shelter. There are huge number of children who are below 14 years and living in a very poor condition. No infrastructure or other help coming to these children for their education and health . Since 2003 smile is trying to help these kids in basic education and fundamental support through year long informal education and welfare .We require more hands to help these neglected children from destitute communities. It is our year long term goal since last 16 years. We need long term volunteers to help us in this project as project assistant to encourage and motivate this community to send their children in smile informal school for their basic education.

Work Activities:
* Field activities like making report,visiting community on regular basis.
* Preparing and maintaining background report of every child.
* Organising motivational activities for children and parents.
* Assisting project incharge

Tentative Daily Schedule:

Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am ( required to prepared by own)
Project hour : As per project In charge.
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
late afternoon: 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Dinner : 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.
9:30 bed time
** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute **

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2-4 volunteers in one room, bigger group living also possible Subject to availability ) shared accommodation (normally male and female separate room),Common toilet, electricity, Limited Wifi access in house available. You will get accommodation from 8 am of the first day till 6 pm on the last day of your project.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative as per appointment. Volunteers are not allowed to spend night outside of their accommodation during their full project duration due to safety and security policy. Food: You will get 3 times local food from host family. Please do not expect air conditioned room, hot water for shower and special food items as per your desire during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle and lower middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends ... organised Package trip at the end of the project can be organised by professionals...... weekends exciting Cultural city ( kolkata ) and around trip can also be organised against extra cost Euro80/head for weekends (8am-4pm).Kolkata is one of the 4 biggest city in India and it is connected with every part of the country. You can fly almost any part of the country with in 2-2:30 hrs. So traveling around could try is very easy from Kolkata.

Project hosted by

It is one of the best project to understand the problems in refugee community and kids . This is one of the Permanent Project organized by SMILE Society.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied.. Volunteers should not have any criminal record. What to bring: You can follow traditional packing lists, but here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per local embassy /hospital malaria medication flashlightumbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagAny games or craft items like Origami would be great for the kidsRain coat Snacks from your country for kids and host family Music/ dress / special souvenir from your countryMedicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal useClothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly). Indian cloth like salwar,sarees would a perfect choice for girls during their stay at SMILE.sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, mosquito net.

India India: TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO UNDERPRIVILEGED Kids (SMILE MLTV08)

Dates

02/11/2018   -   31/12/2023

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Language
Social
Educational

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
2 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
CCU
Map

Work

Most important target of the project is to bring smile among these children and provide confidence .Volunteer would use different way of informal education technique to present a unique and attractive way of education programs for these kids .Most of these kids speaks local Bengali /Hindi language but they are very smart and intelligent.so teaching them with the support of local coordinator would not be so difficult ,just little bit of patience and involvement can solve this problem easily. All volunteers would go through orientation on arrival and two local language session during this camp. On every afternoon (after lunch) volunteers would prepare the lesson plan for kids. Volunteers would also help local coordinator in other activities like giving shower food distribution, organising drama,story telling and entertainment games for the children.whole action would be run under the supervision of very experienced local project coordinator.

Example Daily Schedule:
Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am
Manual Activities : 10-12 am ( painting, cleaning, nursary work etc.)
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
After lunch : 1-2:45pm ( Lesson plan preparation )
late afternoon project activities with Children : 3 - 5:30pm
Dinner : 7 – 7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 7:30 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 7:30 pm everyday including weekends.
9:30 bed time
** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute **

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2-4 volunteers in one room, bigger group living also possible Subject to availability ) shared accommodation (normally male and female separate room),Common toilet, electricity, Limited Wifi access in house available. You will get accommodation from 8 am of the first day till 6 pm on the last day of your project.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative as per appointment. Volunteers are not allowed to spend night outside of their accommodation during their full project duration due to safety and security policy. Food: You will get 3 times local food from host family. Please do not expect air conditioned room, hot water for shower and special food items as per your desire during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

location and leisure :-INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle and lower middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends ... organised Package trip at the end of the project can be organised by professionals...... weekends exciting Cultural city ( kolkata ) and around trip can also be organised against extra cost Euro80/head for weekends (8am-4pm).Kolkata is one of the 4 biggest city in India and it is connected with every part of the country. You can fly almost any part of the country with in 2-2:30 hrs. So traveling around could try is very easy from Kolkata.

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management and Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of volunteers leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty (Renowned Social Activist) , formed SMILE Society. SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, medium term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from refugee families. Our foremost goal is to Bring Smile around We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Requirements: Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied.. Volunteers should not have any criminal record. What to bring: You can follow traditional packing lists, but here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per local embassy /hospital malaria medication flashlightumbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagAny games or craft items like Origami would be great for the kidsRain coat Snacks from your country for kids and host family Music/ dress / special souvenir from your countryMedicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal useClothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly). Indian cloth like salwar,sarees would a perfect choice for girls during their stay at SMILE.sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, mosquito net.

India India: SELF DEFENCE TRAINING TO GIRLS (SMILE MLTV07)

Dates

02/11/2018   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Social
Manual Work
Educational
3
Place(s)
left

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 35
Max number of volunteers
3
Still room for
1 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Kolkata
Map

Work

Target Group for these project:- Helping Children between 8-14 years old ( mostly refugees girls ) of India to get basic education about self defense and awareness. Daily many grown up girls receives support at our different centres around. Project Back ground :- Girls living on street and slum always been victims of the cruelties of the societies. We are looking for energetic youth female volunteers to train our girls the basic and advance self defence. We welcome only female volunteers in this project. Example Daily Schedule: Wake up early morning: 9 am, Breakfast: 9:30 am ( self service)Manual Work :10-12 noon ,Exact work schedule would be delivered with infosheet.Late afternoon:3pm - 6 pm workshop, cultural exchange, yogaDinner : 7:30pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.9:30 bed time Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute

Accomodation and food

Dormitory basis as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2-4 volunteers in one room, bigger group living also possible Subject to availability ) shared accommodation (normally male and female separate room),Common toilet, electricity, Limited Wifi access in house available. You will get accommodation from 8 am of the first day till 6 pm on the last day of your project.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative as per appointment. Volunteers are not allowed to spend night outside of their accommodation during their full project duration due to safety and security policy. Food: You will get 3 times local food from host family. Please do not expect air conditioned room, hot water for shower and special food items as per your desire during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

location and leisure :-INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle and lower middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends ... organised Package trip at the end of the project can be organised by professionals...... weekends exciting Cultural city ( kolkata ) and around trip can also be organised against extra cost Euro80/head for weekends (8am-4pm).Kolkata is one of the 4 biggest city in India and it is connected with every part of the country. You can fly almost any part of the country with in 2-2:30 hrs. So traveling around could try is very easy from Kolkata.

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management and Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of volunteers leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty (Renowned Social Activist) , formed SMILE Society. SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, medium term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from refugee families. Our foremost goal is to Bring Smile around We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Requirements: Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied.. Volunteers should not have any criminal record. What to bring: You can follow traditional packing lists, but here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per local embassy /hospital malaria medication flashlightumbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagAny games or craft items like Origami would be great for the kidsRain coat Snacks from your country for kids and host family Music/ dress / special souvenir from your countryMedicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal useClothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly). Indian cloth like salwar,sarees would a perfect choice for girls during their stay at SMILE.sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, mosquito net.

India India: ONLINE PROMOTIONAL ASSISTANT (SMILE MLTV11)

Dates

04/11/2018   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Study
Cultural
Art

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Details on the project

Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
4
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Kolkata
Map

Work

Description of work:work:- Target Group for these project:- Online Promotional activities. Project Back ground :- . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Work and Activities :- We are looking for volunteers from different countries to help us online promotion service over net. Due to charity status it is really difficult to go for paid advertising. Right now volunteers from native English speaking countries or from other European and Asian countries are welcome to join the SMILE team as a promotional assistant. Example Daily Schedule: Wake up early morning: 9am Breakfast: 9:30 am ( required to prepared by own) Project hour : 10-12 noon. Lunch at 1:30-2 p.m late afternoon: 2pm - 5pm,laundry time for volunteers workshop Dinner : 7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing ) After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends. . 9:30 bed time Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2--4 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon.
Food: You will get 3 times local home made food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

Description of location and leisure:Madhyamgram is location 20km north from center of kolkata city. It is a big town with all the facilities and amenities available. It is well connected to the city. Host family is just 1 km. From local train, bus, taxi station. Online app based cab can be booked from home. At home limited wifi service is available. About kolkata city, you can easily know from net.

Project hosted by

Do you like to help SMILE NGO to promote online, writing blogs, on forum and contents for advertising the organization activities round the world. . SMILE Society ( Situational Management and Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of family and friends leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty, voluntarily formed SMILE Society to fight against this injustice and bring a smile to these cute faces.Since then SMILE brought hundreds of children from the street to the normal society . SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, short term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from the street. Our foremost goal is to Bring Smile around We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied.. Volunteers should not have any criminal record. What to bring: You can follow traditional packing lists, but here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per local embassy /hospital malaria medication flashlightumbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagAny games or craft items like Origami would be great for the kidsRain coat Snacks from your country for kids and host family Music/ dress / special souvenir from your countryMedicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal useClothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly). Indian cloth like salwar,sarees would a perfect choice for girls during their stay at SMILE.sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, mosquito net.

India India: Girls Empowerment Project Assistant (SMILE MLTV13)

Dates

25/10/2019   -   31/12/2023

Feedback from 1 volunteers

Tags

Refugees
Social
Cultural
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 35
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Terminal 2 at Kolkata Airport
Map

Work

Every year hundreds of thousands families coming from the neighbouring countries in search of food and shelter. There are huge number of girls who are below 18 years and living in a very poor condition. No infrastructure or other help coming to these children for their education and health . Since 2003 smile is trying to help these kids in basic education and fundamental support through year long informal education and welfare .We require more hands to help these neglected children from destitute communities. It is our year long term goal since last 16 years. We need long term volunteers to help us in this project as project assistant to encourage and motivate this community to send their children in smile informal school for their basic education.

Work Activities:
* Field activities like making report,visiting community on regular basis.
* Preparing and maintaining background report of every girls.
* Organising motivational activities for children and parents.
* Assisting project incharge

Tentative Daily Schedule:

Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am ( required to prepared by own)
Project hour : As per project In charge.
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
late afternoon: 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Dinner : 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.
9:30 bed time
** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2--4 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon.
Food: You will get 3 times local home made food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

MADHYAMGRAM (8 km from Kolkata Airport)
INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people ! Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. Madhyamgram is a suburb with full of heart . All modern amenities are available in the suburb.Local people are basically belongs to the middle ,lower middle and poor class . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places .

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of volunteers leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty (Renowned Social Activist) , formed SMILE Society. SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, medium term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from refugee families. Our foremost goal is to "Bring Smile around" We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

As per infosheet

India India: Climate Justice Project Assistant (SMILE MLTV18)

Dates

01/11/2019   -   31/12/2023

Feedback from 1 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
Environmental
Manual Work

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Terminal 2
Map

Work

Exciting sustainable environmental project at SMILE NGO ,India !! Save the mother planet. Our target to develop the Nursery where we make saplings for community distribution.To grow vegetable for street and refugee children everyday food requirement and to aware city dwellers how to grow vegetable even living in small apartment or lawn or even on the roof!! Eliminating single use plastic ,training youth to recycle plastic . Plant sapling growing and distribution to reduce carbon emission, encouraging people to use solar energy instead normal electricity. Volunteer Group with motivated youth are welcome !!This project can help to grow organic vegetable and fruit . lets help us to bring revolution in horticulture and floriculture . International volunteer would have learn how to grow vegetable in urban area where open space not available.There would be painting activities as well as cultural exchange programme !! Energetic youth group for short or long term would be valuable in this project .Your volunteers as individuals or groups welcome .
Work details:-
* Helping in Nursary development activities.
* Organising plastic recycling action.
* Organising workshop and slogan writing.
* Helping in rooftop farming.
* Conducting awareness program among school kids.
Tentative Daily Schedule:
Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am ( required to prepared by own)
Project hour : As per project In charge.
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
late afternoon: 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Dinner : 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.
9:30 bed time
** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute **

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2--4 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon.
Food: You will get 3 times local home made food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

MADHYAMGRAM (8 km from Kolkata Airport)
INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people ! Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. Madhyamgram is a suburb with full of heart . All modern amenities are available in the suburb.Local people are basically belongs to the middle ,lower middle and poor class . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places .

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of volunteers leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty (Renowned Social Activist) , formed SMILE Society. SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, medium term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from refugee families. Our foremost goal is to "Bring Smile around" We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Passport copy
Visa copy
Criminal background check report

India India: Web Content & Blog Writing Assistant (SMILE MLTV15)

Dates

01/11/2019   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Cultural
Art
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
4
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Terminal 2
Map

Work

We are looking for volunteers from different countries to help us in web content ,blog writing, editing and volunteer testimonials writing activities . Creative youth with passionate mind are best for the project. . Due to charity status it is really difficult to go for paid advertising. Right now volunteers from native English speaking countries or from other European and Asian countries are welcome to join the SMILE team as an office assistant to help organisation in web content, blog writing , testimonial preparing .

Tentative Daily Schedule:

Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am ( required to prepared by own)
Project hour : As per project In charge.
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
late afternoon: 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Dinner : 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.
9:30 bed time

** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute **

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2--4 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon.
Food: You will get 3 times local home made food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

MADHYAMGRAM (8 km from Kolkata Airport)
INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people ! Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. Madhyamgram is a suburb with full of heart . All modern amenities are available in the suburb.Local people are basically belongs to the middle ,lower middle and poor class . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places .

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of volunteers leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty (Renowned Social Activist) , formed SMILE Society. SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, medium term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from refugee families. Our foremost goal is to "Bring Smile around" We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheetTerminal

Requirements

Passport copy
Visa copy
Return Flight ticket
Criminal background check report

India India: Experimental Living with India Family (SMILE MLTV14)

Dates

01/11/2019   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Cultural
Educational
Agricultural

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
2 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Terminal 2
Map

Work

SMILE always believes in family type of environment !! It is always been a house of volunteers. Organisation always trying bring all international Volunteers to live together with local volunteers as a big family . It is an experimtal living initiative where volunteers living as an Indian family and follow Indian culture while helping poor children in needs. Such shelter would be our base point to bring smile around through volunteering. . Presently shelter is going on under the observation and guidance of local family of volunteers . We welcome young energetic hard working international volunteers to participate in our mission ! We also welcome groups to come and help us in construction and painting while experiencing living as a family !!

Work details:

* Helping local host family in their daily lives.
* Practice local language ( as per available)
* Practice Yoga and Meditation ( as per available)
* Helping in painting / farming / dog shelter ( as per available)

Tentative Daily Schedule:

Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am ( required to prepared by own)
Project hour : As per project In charge.
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
late afternoon: 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Dinner : 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.
9:30 bed time
** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute **

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2--4 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon.
Food: You will get 3 times local home made food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

MADHYAMGRAM (8 km from Kolkata Airport)
INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people ! Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. Madhyamgram is a suburb with full of heart . All modern amenities are available in the suburb.Local people are basically belongs to the middle ,lower middle and poor class . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places .

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of volunteers leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty (Renowned Social Activist) , formed SMILE Society. SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, medium term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from refugee families. Our foremost goal is to "Bring Smile around" We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Passport copy
Visa copy
CV

India India: Computer literacy program Assistant (SMILE MLTV16)

Dates

01/11/2019   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Educational
Cultural
Social
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Terminal 2
Map

Work

We are looking for volunteers from different countries to help us in teaching basic computer to these poor children . Creative youth with passionate mind are best for the project. . Due to charity status it is really difficult to go for professional teachers and computers.So we need volunteers to come with their laptop and teach these kids . Right now volunteers from native English speaking countries or from other European and Asian countries are welcome to join the SMILE team as an computer literacy program assistant to help organisation . Volunteer should bring their own laptop to teach .
Work details:
* Teaching basic computer
* Helping kids to learn and practice computer
* Organise Workshops
* Helping in other activities like painting,farming, dog shelter, cooking etc.

Tentative Daily Schedule:
Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am ( required to prepared by own)
Project hour : As per project In charge.
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
late afternoon: 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Dinner : 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.
9:30 bed time
** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute **

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2--4 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon.
Food: You will get 3 times local home made food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

MADHYAMGRAM (8 km from Kolkata Airport)
INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people ! Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. Madhyamgram is a suburb with full of heart . All modern amenities are available in the suburb.Local people are basically belongs to the middle ,lower middle and poor class . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places .

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of volunteers leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty (Renowned Social Activist) , formed SMILE Society. SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, medium term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from refugee families. Our foremost goal is to "Bring Smile around" We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Passport copy
Visa copy
Education background
Criminal background check report

India India: Youth Development Project Assistant (SMILE MLTV19)

Dates

01/11/2019   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Social
Refugees
Cultural
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 35
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Terminal 2
Map

Work

Every year hundreds of thousands families coming from the neighbouring countries in search of food and shelter. There are huge number of boys who are below 18 years and living in a very poor condition. No infrastructure or other help coming to these children for their education and health . Since 2003 smile is trying to help these kids in basic education and fundamental support through year long informal education and welfare .We require more hands to help these neglected children from destitute communities. It is our year long term goal since last 16 years. We need long term volunteers to help us in this project as project assistant to encourage and motivate this community to send their children in smile informal school for their basic education.
Work Activities:
* Field activities like making report,visiting community on regular basis.
* Preparing and maintaining background report of every boys below 18 years.
* Organising motivational activities for children and parents.
* Assisting project incharge
Tentative Daily Schedule:
Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am ( required to prepared by own)
Project hour : As per project In charge.
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
late afternoon: 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Dinner : 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends. 9:30 bed time
** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute **

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2--4 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon.
Food: You will get 3 times local home made food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

MADHYAMGRAM (8 km from Kolkata Airport)
INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people ! Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. Madhyamgram is a suburb with full of heart . All modern amenities are available in the suburb.Local people are basically belongs to the middle ,lower middle and poor class . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners! It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places .

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of volunteers leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty (Renowned Social Activist) , formed SMILE Society. SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, medium term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from refugee families. Our foremost goal is to "Bring Smile around" We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Passport copy
Visa copy
Criminal background check report

India India: ART & CRAFT TEACHING TO UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS (SMILE MLTV 10)

Dates

01/05/2021   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Art
Children
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Ccu
Map

Work

Helping Children and Youth to learn Art,craft and Painting .Daily more than 100 families receives support at our different centres around. Project Back ground :- There are thousands of poor refugees coming every year from nearby countries and from different small towns and villages to the big cities and most of these families are living in a very poorly condition at slums or on street corners like insects. Normal societies are so busy to deal with their personal daily problems, so have little time for these unfortunate people. With every such family Grownup girls and married women (mother of the children) always have to face the problem in their daily life. Often these families bring their children to help them in begging ,household work ,rag picking activities, even some girls been forcibly thrown to the dark life of prostitution. So it is really a shame of the so called civilised societies. We have got our few projects for these unfortunate street children at the different locations of big cities. Now there are opportunities available to help and support these unfortunate girls and mothers of the street children in and around Kolkata (ccu) city.our target to bring smile on ever mother too with their children.

Accomodation and food

Dormitory basis in host family building as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2-30 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male and female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon. Food: You will get 3 times local food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. More over if anyone get a chance to live with the local host family then that brings extra bonus to any traveller .

Project hosted by

Do you like to help SMILE NGO to bring a smile to the most neglected children living on the street of kolkata ,India.This project is all about bringing smile to all underprivileged refugee children and their mother from the street of kolkata.Providing informal basic education llike teaching them different Art,craft and Painting for these children from this downtrodden community would be the main target of the volunteers in this camp. SMILE Society ( Situational Management and Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 .

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Passport copy,VISA copy,Photograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied. Volunteers should not have any criminal record.

What to bring:-You can follow traditional packing lists, but here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per local embassy /hospital malaria medication flashlight umbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagAny games or craft items like Origami would be great for the kidsRain coat Snacks from your country for kids and host family Music/ dress / special souvenir from your country Medicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal use

Clothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly). Indian cloth like salwar,sarees would a perfect choice for girls during their stay at SMILE.sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, mosquito net.

Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced Inequalities Quality Education
India India: INTERCULTURAL and LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (SMILE MLTV 09)

Dates

01/05/2021   -   31/12/2023

Feedback from 1 volunteers

Tags

Cultural
Language
Children

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Ccu
Map

Work

In this camp volunteers from round the world would have chance to exchange culture,language,food etc. Local cooking lesson, local language class. It would be fun fill entertainment camp where Indian family and international youth can have a platform to each other culture and life style. Camp would take place in the suburb call Madhyamgram which is just 8 km from Kolkata Airport .Transportation, electricity,shopping places are all around.Nearest rail and bus station is with in 2 km .Life is very simple and peaceful around.

Accomodation and food

Dormitory basis in host family building as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2-30 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male and female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .Food: You will get 3 times local food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. More over if anyone get a chance to live with the local host family then that brings extra bonus to any traveller .It helps to learn the culture ,tradition,language while staying within the normal people of the society.Living on any hotel can never give any traveller such wide scope to know the society and communities as a whole.

Project hosted by

Do you like to help SMILE NGO to bring a smile to the most neglected children living in kolkata ,India.This project is all about bringing smile to all underprivileged refugee kids.Providing informal basic education like english teaching ,hygiene,basics,playing, organising entertainment program ,food distribution for these children of this downtrodden community would be the main target of the volunteers in this project.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Passport copy,VISA copy,Photograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied. Volunteers should not have any criminal record.

What to bring:-You can follow traditional packing lists, but here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per local embassy /hospital malaria medication flashlight umbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagAny games or craft items like Origami would be great for the kidsRain coat Snacks from your country for kids and host family Music/ dress / special souvenir from your country Medicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal use

Clothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly). Indian cloth like salwar,sarees would a perfect choice for girls during their stay at SMILE.sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, mosquito net.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Partnerships to achieve the Goal
India India: URBAN ORGANIC FARMING AND NURSERY DEVELOPMENT WORK (SMILE MLTV05)

Dates

01/05/2021   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Environmental
Agricultural
Manual Work

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Kolkata
Map

Work

Exciting workcamps at Smile ,India Save the mother planet Now we are working on to Grow vegetables, fruits and flowers to fight against Climate change in urban areas. at different projects . Motivated youth are welcome lets help us to bring revolution in horticulture and floriculture at our place . There would be painting activities as well as cultural exchange programme as well Energetic youth required.Organic farming in urban areas through Green House and alternative methods are the main target of this project. International youth have chance to work together with SMILE local volunteers in the project.A complete cultural exchange platform would be there while working in a family type environment.Example Daily Schedule: Wake up early morning: 9 amBreakfast: 9:30 am ( self service)Work : 10-12 noon in the morning ,Exact work schedule would be delivered with infosheet.late afternoon:3pm - 5 pm farming activity Dinner : 7 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends.9:30 bed time Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2-4 volunteers in one room, bigger group living also possible Subject to availability ) shared accommodation (normally male and female separate room),Common toilet, electricity, Limited Wifi access in house available. You will get accommodation from 8 am of the first day till 6 pm on the last day of your project.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative as per appointment. Volunteers are not allowed to spend night outside of their accommodation during their full project duration due to safety and security policy. Food: You will get 3 times local food from host family. Please do not expect air conditioned room, hot water for shower and special food items as per your desire during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

location and leisure :-INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle and lower middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is known for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm weather and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends ... organised Package trip at the end of the project can be organised by professionals...... weekends exciting Cultural city ( kolkata ) and around trip can also be organised against extra cost Euro80/head for weekends (8am-4pm).Kolkata is one of the 4 biggest city in India and it is connected with every part of the country. You can fly almost any part of the country with in 2-2:30 hrs. So traveling around could try is very easy from Kolkata.

Project hosted by

SMILE Society ( Situational Management and Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered NGO and NPO working in the field of International volunteering from India. Our mission is to provide volunteers with a customised program (workcamp, short term, long term) that will enable them to make an important contribution to the causes in . Community,the past several years, we have placed many volunteers around various parts of India within different projects. SMILE foremost goal is to Bring Smile around We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience. Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All international students are also welcome to take part in our Internship Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime..

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Requirements: Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied.. Volunteers should not have any criminal record. What to bring: You can follow traditional packing lists, but here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per local embassy /hospital malaria medication flashlightumbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagAny games or craft items like Origami would be great for the kidsRain coat Snacks from your country for kids and host family Music/ dress / special souvenir from your countryMedicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal useClothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly). Indian cloth like salwar,sarees would a perfect choice for girls during their stay at SMILE.sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, mosquito net.

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Action Decent Work and Economic Growth
India India: STREET CHILDREN WELFARE PROJECT (SMILE MLTV 02)

Dates

01/05/2021   -   30/12/2023

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Children
Social
Refugees

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Ccu
Map

Work

Helping Children from the street between 8-15 years ( mostly refugees) of India to get basic education,vocational and hygienic training etc. Most important target of the project is to bring smile among these children and provide confidence and moral support to their mother .Volunteer would use different way of informal education technique to present a unique and attractive way of education programs for these kids .Most of these kids speaks local Bengali /Hindi language but they are very smart and intelligent.so teaching them with the support of local coordinator would not be so difficult ,just little bit of patience and involvement can solve this problem easily.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family building as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2-4 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male and female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .Food: You will get 3 times local food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India.

Project hosted by

Do you like to help SMILE NGO to bring a smile to the most neglected children living on the street of kolkata ,India.This project is all about bringing smile to all underprivileged refugee children in kolkata.Providing informal basic education like english teaching ,hygiene,basic health care,family planning education,playing, organising entertainment program ,food distribution for these children of this downtrodden community would be the main target of the volunteers in this camp.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Additional comments

Duration between 1-12 months ,extra cost is Euro 400/head/month

Requirements

Requirements: Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied.. Volunteers should not have any criminal record.

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger Good Health and Well-being
India India: Underprivileged Girls Empowerment (SMILE MLTV 03)

Dates

01/05/2021   -   31/12/2023

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Tags

Refugees
Educational
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
Add to backpack
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
1 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Calcutta (CCU)
Nearest bus/train station
Ccu
Map

Work

India having uncountable numbers of street and slum dwellers . There are thousands of poor refugees coming every year from nearby countries and from different small towns and villages to the big cities and most of these families are living in a very poorly condition at slums or on street corners like insects. Often these families bring their children to help them in begging ,household work ,rag picking activities, even some girls been forcibly thrown to the dark life of prostitution. So it is really a shame of the so called civilised societies. We have got our few projects for these unfortunate street girls to train them and bring confidence in them at our different locations of big cities.

Work & Activities :
* Spoken English
* General knowledge improvement activities
* Teach about Our World
* Help girls to learn how to make hand made products
* Hygiene program

Example Daily Schedule:
Wake up early morning: 9 am
Breakfast: 9:30 am
Manual Activities : 10-12 am ( painting, cleaning, nursary work etc.)
Lunch at 12:30-1 p.m
After lunch : 1-2:45pm ( Lesson plan preparation )
late afternoon project activities with Children : 3 - 5:30pm
Dinner : 7 – 7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing )
After 7:30 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 7:30 pm everyday including weekends.
9:30 bed time
** Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute **

Accomodation and food

Dormitory basis in host family building as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, 2-30 volunteers in one room) shared accommodation (normally male and female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative at 12 noon. Food: You will get 3 times local food from host family as per available on arrival. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.

Location and leisure

INDIA is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition .Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India.

Project hosted by

Do you like to help SMILE NGO kolkata ,India in its Underprivileged Girls Empowerment initiatives?Then this project is for you:-) SMILE Society ( Situational Management and Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West Bengal since 2003 . On August 31, 2003, a team of family and friends leaded by Mr. Debabrata Chakraborty, voluntarily formed SMILE Society to fight against this injustice and bring a smile to these cute faces.

Directions to meeting point

As per infosheet

Requirements

Requirements: Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.Living cost as per duration applied.. Volunteers should not have any criminal record.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Good Health and Well-being