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Country: INDIA
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| Development In Action |
Voluntary Services Unit
UCL
25 Gordon Street
London
UNITED KINGDOM
WC1H 0AY
Phone: 07813395957
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Program description: |
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Interested in volunteering in India? Want to get involved in the work of locally-based NGOs? Want to learn a whole range of skills whilst gaining useful expeience?
Development in Action (DiA) is recruiting candidates to join our 2-month summer scheme and our 5-month Year Out scheme volunteering with Development NGOs in India. Volunteers get the chance to experience everyday life in India, as well as making a real contribution to good causes through volunteer projects.
We are recruiting candidates for placements in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Indore and Pondicherry. The work volunteers are involved in varies at each placement, but may include:
*formal and non-formal education
*work with disability groups
*work with women’s groups/micro-credit unions
*environmental work
*fieldwork/research
*fundraising/administration
During their placements, candidates get hands-on experience of grassroot NGO work, and are encouraged to engage in the wider issues of global citizenship and sustainable development. Each volunteer is supported in the planning and production of a ’DIA Project’. The DiA Projects build on the volunteer’s experience to produce awareness-raising or development education resources (e.g. contribution to DiA’s travelling exhibition).
Candidates do not require any special skills or qualifications. We are looking for cultural sensitivity, enthusiasm and humility. An interest in global issues and commitment to DiA’s development education goals are also desirable.
The deadline for applications is 24 January 2005. Selection Days will be held on 19-20 February 2005. The 2 month placements run from July to August 2005. The 5 month placements run from September 2005 to February 2006. Placement fees are £550 for a two-month placement and £1000 for a five-month placement. The fees include pre-placement training, an induction week in India, accommodation for the entire
duration of the placement, a potential DiA Project mini-grant and post-placement project support.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: European
Age range: 18+
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Independant
Living arrangements on the program: Apartment
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: 2 month summer programme, July-August 2005
5 month year-out programme, September 2005-February 2006
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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*Training course in the UK*Orientation week in India, including Hindi/Tamil course*Accommodation for entire duration of placement*NGOs you work with are locally-founded; DiA do not implement their own projects*DiA is a non-profit organisation and a UK registered charity*DiA supports volunteers in getting involved in development issues after their placement, ensuring that your experiences have a lasting impact
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Cost or price of this program: |
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2 month placement £550
5 month placement £1000
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Qualifications required: |
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None
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Salary/pay/benefits description: |
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*Training in UK provided
*Orientation in India provided
*Accomodation in India provided
*Support from UK and Indian coordinating staff
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Application process Involves: |
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Application form (deadline 24/01/05) Selection Day (19/02/05) and Training Weekend (June/July 05)
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