Time on my hands to help!!!

gemma1977 · Sep 23rd, 2009, 15:49

Hi everyone
Im from the UK,I'm living with my boyfriend in Dollars Colony, Bangalore. Ive been here aprox 7 months and now Im looking at doing some part time voluneer work in my local area. I have researched differnt charities but can't seem to find anything suitable locally. This maybe because Dollars Colony is classed as a 'posh' area to live, still there must be someone out there who needs some help even a few hours a week! I am happy to do admin/office work or hands on. If anyone knows of such a place or can point me in the right direction I'd be very very greatful.

BugBit · Sep 23rd, 2009, 16:29

Hi Gemma,

You could try volunteering for the TeachIndia initiative taken by the Times group.
Check out http://teachindia.itimes.com/public_teach-india.php for more details

As Dollars colony is well connected and centrally located traveling to other parts of the city shouldn't be of much trouble

gemma1977 · Sep 23rd, 2009, 17:51

Hi

Thank you for your very quick reply! I will have a look at the link you sent me, I have steered away from any kind of teaching as im not too confident in standing up in front of a group, but maybe some one-on-one would suit me better. I guess I just need to be brave and get on with it!! I really want to put some my free time to better use.

anton · Sep 24th, 2009, 13:23

I've heard about people holidaying in India doing short term stints here:

http://www.ashwinitrust.org/ACT_Volunteer.html

gemma1977 · Sep 24th, 2009, 16:31

Hi Anton

Thank you for this info, I have looked at the website and it sounds ideal and its not to far from where i stay either.
I have emailed them and am waiting for a reply.
thanks again!!!

livethelifeuluv · Sep 25th, 2009, 15:33

Hi! I am a US volunteer with Oasis India. I think they are doing great work and it may be a good organization for you to consider.

They work in slum communities and also fight sex trafficking.

Please email: anita.kanaiya@oasisindia.org if you'd like more info on how they might be able to use you.

Best of luck!

gemma1977 · Sep 25th, 2009, 18:45

Hi! Thanks for the info, I will check them out, can you tell which area they are in? its always good to go on recommedations. I replied to your post about what you should do for your 1st weekend, not sure it its a co-incidence you replied to mine!

Sep 23rd, 2009, 15:49	#1
gemma1977 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 14	Time on my hands to help!!! Hi everyone Im from the UK,I'm living with my boyfriend in Dollars Colony, Bangalore. Ive been here aprox 7 months and now Im looking at doing some part time voluneer work in my local area. I have researched differnt charities but can't seem to find anything suitable locally. This maybe because Dollars Colony is classed as a 'posh' area to live, still there must be someone out there who needs some help even a few hours a week! I am happy to do admin/office work or hands on. If anyone knows of such a place or can point me in the right direction I'd be very very greatful.

Sep 24th, 2009, 13:23	#4
anton Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 51	Volunteering I've heard about people holidaying in India doing short term stints here: http://www.ashwinitrust.org/ACT_Volunteer.html

Sep 25th, 2009, 15:33	#6
livethelifeuluv Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2	Oasis India Hi! I am a US volunteer with Oasis India. I think they are doing great work and it may be a good organization for you to consider. They work in slum communities and also fight sex trafficking. Please email: anita.kanaiya@oasisindia.org if you'd like more info on how they might be able to use you. Best of luck!

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BugBit Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20	Hi Gemma, You could try volunteering for the TeachIndia initiative taken by the Times group. Check out http://teachindia.itimes.com/public_teach-india.php for more details As Dollars colony is well connected and centrally located traveling to other parts of the city shouldn't be of much trouble

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gemma1977 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 14	Hi Thank you for your very quick reply! I will have a look at the link you sent me, I have steered away from any kind of teaching as im not too confident in standing up in front of a group, but maybe some one-on-one would suit me better. I guess I just need to be brave and get on with it!! I really want to put some my free time to better use.

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gemma1977 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 14	Hi Anton Thank you for this info, I have looked at the website and it sounds ideal and its not to far from where i stay either. I have emailed them and am waiting for a reply. thanks again!!!

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gemma1977 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 14	Hi! Thanks for the info, I will check them out, can you tell which area they are in? its always good to go on recommedations. I replied to your post about what you should do for your 1st weekend, not sure it its a co-incidence you replied to mine!