Volunteering Kolkata June/July 06, anyone planning?

SarahM · Feb 20th, 2006, 21:49

Hi I am 42 yr female planning to go to Kolkata/Delhi to volunteer in Mother Theresa homes, plus take in the sights Is there anyone else planning to go during this time frame, would love to 'chat'. Cheers

xebecindia · Feb 26th, 2006, 03:01

we have a home stay plan with mother teresa vol. in kolkata, if you have not yet booked your hotel you can try. we basically cater the japanese clients but open to world citizens too.
xebecindia.

SarahM · Feb 26th, 2006, 15:23

Can you give me some more info please?

joemondal · Mar 5th, 2006, 14:24

Hi Sarah

I live close to Mother House in Calcutta. I have also been involved with some volunteer work at times.
The best thing to do would be to contact Mother House and speak to one of the sisters. They will be able to guide you appropriately.

Most people who come to volunteer usually stay at a place called 'Monica House'. It is located inside the sprawling premises of a protestant church and school named 'St.James'. This place is just opposite Mother House on AJC Bose Road.

Cheers
Joe

Benda · Apr 24th, 2006, 04:55

Hi Sarah
I'll be there working in a hospital in Calcutta during June and July 06. Don't know yet in which hospital I am going to stay. Would be nice to chat a little bit with you. Where are you going to stay there? Do you know someone else in Calcutta or is it also your first time in India?
Benda

SarahM · Apr 26th, 2006, 01:09

Hi Benda

Unfortunately my trip is being delayed and i will go in either july/august or oct/nov and i won't know until probabily mid may. It will be my first time in Calcutta also and i dont know anyone there. I was planning to stay in Sudder street area as this seems to be the main location of other volunteers although as to the exactly where i havent made up my mind. i was thinking about doing a home stay for the first few days as they pick you up and show you around. ARe you travelling by yourself and where are you planning to stay?

Cheers Sarah

irishchristo · Apr 28th, 2006, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by xebecindia

we have a home stay plan with mother teresa vol. in kolkata, if you have not yet booked your hotel you can try. we basically cater the japanese clients but open to world citizens too.
xebecindia.

can you give us some more information about the homestay xebecindia please

jenn0406 · May 15th, 2006, 06:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by xebecindia

we have a home stay plan with mother teresa vol. in kolkata, if you have not yet booked your hotel you can try. we basically cater the japanese clients but open to world citizens too.
xebecindia.

hi. please explain what you mean. i will be in calcutta in june to volunteer and need a place to stay. i will have my 10 year old daughter with me. thanks. jennifer

jenn0406 · May 15th, 2006, 06:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by joemondal

Hi Sarah

I live close to Mother House in Calcutta. I have also been involved with some volunteer work at times.
The best thing to do would be to contact Mother House and speak to one of the sisters. They will be able to guide you appropriately.

Most people who come to volunteer usually stay at a place called 'Monica House'. It is located inside the sprawling premises of a protestant church and school named 'St.James'. This place is just opposite Mother House on AJC Bose Road.

Cheers
Joe

hi joe. do you know if the sisters will allow me to bring my 10 year old daughter along to volunteer w/ me in the orphanage? is monica house a guest house? i will be in calcutta in july, thanks, jennifer

joemondal · May 15th, 2006, 14:23

hi jennifer

Yes, Monica House is indeed a guest house run by the church authorities.
The rent is most probably on a monthly basis (it used to be about Rs 3000/-) which includes breakfast I think. It is quite peaceful.
There may be restrictions for children to some sections at Sishu Bhavan orphanage but, I am sure the MC (Missionaries of Charity) sisters will arrange for your daughter to keep her occupied if and when she is not with you.
Sudder Street is where most of the commercial guest houses are located and most western travellers, backpackers land up there. Maria Guest House is recommended.
The MC sisters may also have information about where the volunteers usually put up.
cheers
joe

Benda · May 17th, 2006, 03:39

I don't know exactly where I'm going to stay, the doctors from the hospital are coming to catch me up at the airport. Maybe they're going to show me around a little bit too. If you ever wan't to join me, you can. I think, I'm going to have a little room near the hospital I'm working at. Do you know by now if you are travelling the same months as me? Would be nice to explore the town together

Greets Sara

SarahM · May 24th, 2006, 15:25

Hi Benda

I ahve rebooked my ticket and plan to go now early October to mid Novemeber, are you still there?? Which hospital are you going to and how did you organise it?

Cheers Sarah

drcaim · Jun 17th, 2006, 23:50

Hello! My name is Carlos and I would like to volunteer with the Missionaries of Charity. I would like to know a telephone number to contact them. I would also like to contact people at Monica House.

Thanks!

Carlos

drcaim · Jun 17th, 2006, 23:59

Hi Joe! Do you know their telephone number? (Mother House and/or Monica House).
I have tried the ones I have found on the web but it seems those numbers are not in service anymore.

Carlos

Quote:

Originally Posted by joemondal

Hi Sarah

I live close to Mother House in Calcutta. I have also been involved with some volunteer work at times.
The best thing to do would be to contact Mother House and speak to one of the sisters. They will be able to guide you appropriately.

Most people who come to volunteer usually stay at a place called 'Monica House'. It is located inside the sprawling premises of a protestant church and school named 'St.James'. This place is just opposite Mother House on AJC Bose Road.

Cheers
Joe

Amandaangel29 · Jun 19th, 2006, 08:04

Benda
Are you still planning to be in Kolkata during July 06? I will be there then and I'm looking to see who else will be volunteering during that time.

Feb 20th, 2006, 21:49	#1
SarahM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Budapest (temp), Sydney, UK Posts: 46	Volunteering Kolkata June/July 06, anyone planning? Hi I am 42 yr female planning to go to Kolkata/Delhi to volunteer in Mother Theresa homes, plus take in the sights Is there anyone else planning to go during this time frame, would love to 'chat'. Cheers

Feb 26th, 2006, 03:01	#2
xebecindia Ask anything about India! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 21	hi there we have a home stay plan with mother teresa vol. in kolkata, if you have not yet booked your hotel you can try. we basically cater the japanese clients but open to world citizens too. xebecindia. __________________ India! not just a country but a miniature of earth, with 15 main lingos and with dialects the count goes upto 3000, 7 major religions, lot of different food habits and last but not least one can find every kind of face! lot of chance to explore,isn't it? give it a try!

May 17th, 2006, 03:39	#11
Benda Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2	Hi Sarah I don't know exactly where I'm going to stay, the doctors from the hospital are coming to catch me up at the airport. Maybe they're going to show me around a little bit too. If you ever wan't to join me, you can. I think, I'm going to have a little room near the hospital I'm working at. Do you know by now if you are travelling the same months as me? Would be nice to explore the town together Greets Sara

Jun 17th, 2006, 23:50	#13
drcaim Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tokyo Posts: 3	volunteer in Calcutta. CONTACTS? Hello! My name is Carlos and I would like to volunteer with the Missionaries of Charity. I would like to know a telephone number to contact them. I would also like to contact people at Monica House. Thanks! Carlos

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Feb 26th, 2006, 15:23	#3
SarahM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Budapest (temp), Sydney, UK Posts: 46	Can you give me some more info please?

Mar 5th, 2006, 14:24	#4
joemondal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 45	Hi Sarah I live close to Mother House in Calcutta. I have also been involved with some volunteer work at times. The best thing to do would be to contact Mother House and speak to one of the sisters. They will be able to guide you appropriately. Most people who come to volunteer usually stay at a place called 'Monica House'. It is located inside the sprawling premises of a protestant church and school named 'St.James'. This place is just opposite Mother House on AJC Bose Road. Cheers Joe

Apr 24th, 2006, 04:55	#5
Benda Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2	Hi Sarah I'll be there working in a hospital in Calcutta during June and July 06. Don't know yet in which hospital I am going to stay. Would be nice to chat a little bit with you. Where are you going to stay there? Do you know someone else in Calcutta or is it also your first time in India? Benda

Apr 26th, 2006, 01:09	#6
SarahM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Budapest (temp), Sydney, UK Posts: 46	Hi Benda Unfortunately my trip is being delayed and i will go in either july/august or oct/nov and i won't know until probabily mid may. It will be my first time in Calcutta also and i dont know anyone there. I was planning to stay in Sudder street area as this seems to be the main location of other volunteers although as to the exactly where i havent made up my mind. i was thinking about doing a home stay for the first few days as they pick you up and show you around. ARe you travelling by yourself and where are you planning to stay? Cheers Sarah

May 15th, 2006, 14:23	#10
joemondal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 45	hi jennifer Yes, Monica House is indeed a guest house run by the church authorities. The rent is most probably on a monthly basis (it used to be about Rs 3000/-) which includes breakfast I think. It is quite peaceful. There may be restrictions for children to some sections at Sishu Bhavan orphanage but, I am sure the MC (Missionaries of Charity) sisters will arrange for your daughter to keep her occupied if and when she is not with you. Sudder Street is where most of the commercial guest houses are located and most western travellers, backpackers land up there. Maria Guest House is recommended. The MC sisters may also have information about where the volunteers usually put up. cheers joe

May 24th, 2006, 15:25	#12
SarahM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Budapest (temp), Sydney, UK Posts: 46	Hi Benda I ahve rebooked my ticket and plan to go now early October to mid Novemeber, are you still there?? Which hospital are you going to and how did you organise it? Cheers Sarah

Jun 19th, 2006, 08:04	#15
Amandaangel29 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MA, USA Posts: 4	Benda Are you still planning to be in Kolkata during July 06? I will be there then and I'm looking to see who else will be volunteering during that time.

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