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Old Mar 14th, 2009, 14:17   #1
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I want to help.

I would like to help people as a volunteer but i've never done that i don't know where to start, who to talk to... bla bla bla. May anyone give me some advices please?
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depends on who/ where/ how do you wish to help...

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I would like to help people as a volunteer but i've never done that i don't know where to start, who to talk to... bla bla bla. May anyone give me some advices please?
hello sw8tie,

It indeed is nice to know that you are offering help...
luck...

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Old Mar 15th, 2009, 15:23   #3
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I don't know. I think i'll help whoever (or whatever) needs help. I guess there are "fields" that needs helpful hands more than other.. But i really dont know who are the most in need. Baby steps... I hope i'll find!
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I would like to help people as a volunteer but i've never done that i don't know where to start, who to talk to... bla bla bla. May anyone give me some advices please?


Try locating NGO's which work for special causes, try locating your own forte, you cant be master of all. You can either help poor people with money which will be the direct way of approaching or you can work with a ngo which provides them with food, shelter and clothes.

can you help me get a czech residence permit...i need it most..oh god please.. kidding ! cheers and wish you luck in your mission.
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Old Mar 15th, 2009, 16:38   #5
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Thank you
I'm like broke all the time so I don't think I could help that way! plus I'd like to be close to those I help. babies, old people, cats, dogs, birds, anything.
I don't mean I'm good in everything but at least I'll give my best in whatever I'll do eheh
And not too big associations, for me the smallests are the most in need.
I'll try to find out on internet but i'm not sure.
Anyway thanks a lot!
And if anyone has any advice again, welcome eheh

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there are enough number of NGOs in the capital...

Hello there,

try Deepalaya. google it.
there is one at aurobindo marg- try searching net for the same.
then there are universal ones- CRY, CARE...


Thanks...
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You may checkout following link for Volunteering with Mother Teresa's organization missionaries of Charity.

http://www.motherteresa.org/07_famil...ing/v_cal.html
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Old Mar 15th, 2009, 19:00   #8
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myjus1id & delhiwala: thank you. i'm searching

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try Deepalaya. google it.
there is one at aurobindo marg- try searching net for the same.
then there are universal ones- CRY, CARE...


Thanks...
Hey, yep I've been sending mails to this deepalaya-chaya project... but no answer yet. I must have confused them with my written stuttering... eeeeer.

thank you!

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You may checkout following link for Volunteering with Mother Teresa's organization missionaries of Charity.

http://www.motherteresa.org/07_famil...ing/v_cal.html
Unfortunately, it's not in delhi... thank you anyway

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sw8tie,

I thought you were open to Volunteer anywhere in India, however Missionaries of charity, founded by Mother Teresa has it's camp in Delhi also. You may call at 23812180 to find out the volunteering opportunities.

There may be possibilities at Godhuli, a Senior Citizens’ Home at Dwarka also, the contact no. is 26427650
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kindly give your email id...

Hello there,

I happen to know the direct contact number and email address for Deepalaya. but, i hope you understand that one cant give that out in public forum...
my contact details are on my profile.
Thanks.
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Old Mar 29th, 2009, 14:07   #11
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Hello, It is good that you have no money to donate if you are seeking to work with an NGO in India. I have found no NGO in India which does not use donated money for the benefit of the people who run the NGO.

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I wish you were in Jaipur. In that city i have someone who works with WSHGs to give money and support to poor rural blind. She could use help.

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Old Apr 9th, 2009, 12:58   #12
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well, there are a lot of volunteer options in Delhi..

first, you should have an idea of what cause interests you:
health, education, environment etc..
then, about time commitment and what area of Delhi you want to volunteer in..
then, others can help based on specifics
one website you can look at is http://delhi.aidindia.org/
for teaching, teachindia is doing good work
here's another list of NGOs: http://www.younginfluencers.com/sitec/default.asp?id=90
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Hi Sw8tie,

If you would like to volunteer towards environment , Global Warming or Tree Care , let me know.

Regards, Raghu


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Old Apr 9th, 2009, 19:59   #14
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Hi Sw8tie,

If you would like to volunteer towards environment , Global Warming or Tree Care , let me know.

Regards, Raghu
Hey, can you pm me the details? Thanks.
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Old Apr 10th, 2009, 00:18   #15
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Hey Sw8tie
There is a school for the blind somewhere close to The Oberoi hotel...a friend of mine volunteered there while she was in new delhi..mayb you can check that out. let me know how it goes as I myself am thinking about doing it too.

@Raghu Kumar-
Can i get the details for that too?? it would be perfect if I can work with a chapter in new delhi that has saving the earth and environment as its mission. thanks.
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