Volunteer work in Mumbai

Azza

Hi there, my friend and I are travelling to Mumbai from the 12th Nov-19th Nov. I was wondering if anyone knows any volunteer programs we can help out in for about 3-4 days? I'm a qualified nurse who can play guitar and teach english, and my friend is a qualified baker. ( I know worlds apart ) Curious to know if anyone knows any programs we can help out for a bit, either with helping at schools or kids but anywhere would be excellent.

Thanks

Aaron

machadinha

? Ask yourself how much good you'll be contributing for as short.

Just enjoy your holiday I'd say; if the country takes to you, you can always return for more serious commitments.

__________________
Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

mojogirl

Hi aaron,

I second Macha,

But if you still feel like Volunteering, you can visit an orphanage or an old age home and spend some time with the Kids/veterans there.

You may contact Akanksha foundation, it a NGO working towards welfare of Kids.

http://www.indianngos.com/ngos/akankshafoundation.asp

complete List of NGO's in and around Mumbai.

http://mumbainews.wordpress.com/2006...ing-in-mumbai/

__________________
vidyam cavidyam ca yastadvedobhayam saha |
avidyaya mrtyum tirtva vidyaya'mrtamasnute ||

Meaning:

One who knows the correct knowledge, and also criticizes false knowledge, for him, by criticism of false knowledge (which causes suffering), he overcomes suffering, and by practice of correct knowledge (which causes enjoyment), he obtains mukti.

paratmoshe

You can contact snehasadan.org . It is an organization which helps street-children and give them a home. They have many houses all over mumbai, their office is in Andheri. Chech their website, they also give you an e-mail address there to contact them if you want to volunteer. The kids love to meet new people , and even one afternoon of guitar playing and songs will be great fun for the kids and a great , unforgettable experience for you!
Good luck!

piran_e

Get in touch with SOSVA (www.sosva.org) as they work with many NGOs in mumbai. They keep getting lots of requirements for volunteers from various NGO and they will match your skillset to the requirement of the NGO.

__________________
------------------------------------------------------
Walking a Dream

mojogirl

Piran, Their website says Bandra address, I'd sent a duly filled enrollement form to the Bandra address published on their website (with the correct Pin code number as its incorrect on the website) but it bounced.

piran_e

Get in touch with Radha on 26555704 or 26411205 number and check with her. Since you are from Mumbai it might be better to go to their office and have a chat with her, their office is off Hill Road. In any case below is their mailing address :

Society for Service to Voluntary Agencies
Room No. 2, Ground Floor,
Petit Municipal School, Opp. Bhabha Hospital,
Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400 050

cardesigner

My girlfriend will be visiting for a month in Mumbai and would like to do some volunteer work during weekdays while I'm in the office. She is a fine artist so would love do something artistic if possible. She also speaks Korean and French, but there is probably not much demand for that. I'll try the above mentioned organisations as well.

Azza

Hey guys, thanks so much for helping with the suggestions. I've got plenty to go on now. Thanks