ICYEA India child care projects are committed be happy, healthy, and creative childhood for every child. These projects are include ensuring children in have access to free and quality education, primary healthcare and are safe from violence, abuse, and exploitation. They also work towards reducing the rate of child malnutrition etc…
What volunteers can child care projects get in to
- Educational Activities: Organize and participate in educational activities to support the children’s learning and development
- Recreational Activities: Plan and engage in recreational activities to promote a healthy and enjoyable environment.
- Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and a caring presence to help children feel secure and valued.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff to create a cohesive and supportive team.
- Communication Skills: Develop effective communication skills to interact with children, their families, and other team members.
- Flexibility: Be adaptable and flexible to meet the changing needs of the children and the project.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respect and embrace cultural differences, creating an inclusive environment
- Problem-Solving: Develop problem-solving skills to address challenges that may arise during your volunteer experience
- Reflective Practice: Take time to reflect on your experiences and learn from them, fostering personal and professional growth.
Child care volunteer programs in Bangalore, Karnataka
Trip Highlights
- Engaging with children who likes to work with children
- Cultural exposure
- Travelling
- Personal growth
- Long lasting experience
Roles &Responsibilities of the volunteer
- coordinating with teachers during classroom activities
- Teaching spoken English classes through activities
- Involving children to engage recreational activities like craft classes, painting etc.
- Develop reusable teaching aids
- Involving in kids’ cultural activities
- Supervision of kids during play time or outing
- supporting teachers in daily routine centre-based activities etc…
- Playing with children
- Helping kids for their home work
- Volunteers’ involvement must be needed to make kids to happy always
Overview;
ICYEA India have 2 different child care projects who are dreaming to transform the lives of thousands of poor and deprived children into lives filled with health, happiness, promise and achievement. We believe that giving them access to quality education is the first and most important step towards this endeavour. The children’s home, is the first project of Foundation where we provide a home and facilities that help support & supplement the education
The projects run children group care homes for children from economically deprived section. The homes are run as units of 10 children each with about 4 staff members. The children are in the age group of 3-15. They will stay in the project during their schooling and will be visited by their parents and visit home twice a year
Program Requirements:
- Passion for children: This is the most important quality! You should have a genuine love for spending time with children and a desire to make a positive impact on their lives.
- Patience and understanding: Children can be challenging, and it’s important to be patient and understanding with their needs and behaviours.
- Flexibility and adaptability: Be prepared to adjust your plans and activities based on the children’s needs and interests.
- Strong communication skills: You should be able to communicate effectively with children, caregivers, and other staff members.
- Reliability and commitment: Be sure you can commit to regular volunteer hours and show up on time.
- Cultural sensitivity: If volunteering abroad, be mindful of the local culture and customs.
Accommodation: The volunteer will live at the project site and avail her/his own room in sharing basis.
Location: It is located in Bangalore city. About 45 minutes by bus from ICYEA office to Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore urban or rural, distance from main cities, climate, internet, etc.
Duration: Minimum 4 weeks 12 weeks
Food will be provided by the host placement. Indian food would be Rice, Dhal, Chapati and vegetables. Mostly Indian people will eat spicy food. No special food will be considered for the volunteer unless the volunteer should fall ill and some kind of diet requirement.
Practical & Additional Information:
- Mosquito repellent (can be bought in Bangalore)
- Light warm clothes for rainy weather and winter
Games, toys or ideas for activities for the children
