Student interested in Volunteering

LBJ_KING · Jul 6th, 2009, 17:26

Hey all,

I'm a college student, finishing my junior year here in the US. I'm studying to become a civil engineer, and was hopinf to volunteer somewhere in India where I oculd perhaps donate my skills/expertise. I know Habitat for Humanity has chapters in India.
Does anyone know of any other volunteering opportunities for someone like me?

Thanks a ton!

federica · Jul 6th, 2009, 17:45

There are more NGOs in the building sector where you could have a try. Have you done a google research so far?

LBJ_KING · Jul 6th, 2009, 18:05

Hey Federica,

thanks for the input. Yes, I tried a google search but I oculd only come up with Habitat for Humanity. Perhaps I'm doing it wrong? Would you know of any other organizations?

thanks

federica · Jul 6th, 2009, 21:00

You can have a look at the following websites:
http://www.seedsindia.org/

http://www.habitattechnologygroup.org/

You can also try to contact the Indian office of Architecture & Development (a French NGO), they are in contact with a lot of NGOs in the building scene all over India and may help you to find the right place. Their telephone no.
Tel: 91-891-274 1378, 273 3845

LBJ_KING · Jul 6th, 2009, 23:12

federica: You are AWESOME! those links are really useful. Thanks again!

theicarus · Jul 7th, 2009, 18:17

If you're interested in urban issues and architecture you might want to check out http://www.sparcindia.org/ Sparc. They've turned a bit high-profile because of the reconstruction project but I know a friend from spain who worked with them for her thesis.

amarshah · Jul 8th, 2009, 20:02

LBJ, check this web site out - http://www.truetravellers.org/

Got good reviews about it...

LBJ_KING · Jul 8th, 2009, 22:28

thanks amar. It seems great, lot of useful stuff on it!

amarshah · Jul 9th, 2009, 13:49

No worries LBJ,.... by the way read ya journal... pretty nice, look forward to more humor once your Indian visit starts ! I hope the cultural shock won't too bad for ya GF.

Jul 6th, 2009, 17:26	#1
LBJ_KING King James Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago, IL Posts: 110	Student interested in Volunteering Hey all, I'm a college student, finishing my junior year here in the US. I'm studying to become a civil engineer, and was hopinf to volunteer somewhere in India where I oculd perhaps donate my skills/expertise. I know Habitat for Humanity has chapters in India. Does anyone know of any other volunteering opportunities for someone like me? Thanks a ton!

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amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 844	LBJ, check this web site out - http://www.truetravellers.org/ Got good reviews about it... __________________ Cheers Amar Himalayan Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

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