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Volunteer Abroad Thivandrum, Kerala, India Volunteering

The state of Kerala is on the southern most tip of the west coast of India. It stretches along the coast of the Arabian Sea and is separated from the rest of the sub continent by the steep Western Ghats. With the Arabian Sea in the west, the mountains on the east and a wealth of rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. It is said that Thivandrum easily disguises itself as a laid back quiet city to the casual observer. Look closer at you will find an equable climate, a beautiful shoreline, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush villages, waterfalls, sprawling plantations, magical festivals and an exotic cuisine.

Kerala is India's most advanced society; a major reason for this achievement is the state's focus on the service sector such as education and healthcare. Life expectancy rates are well above all India levels, so true are the female literacy levels and the high number of quality healthcare options available.

Our programs are located in Thivandrum and the surrounding villages. The best time to travel is the end of November - February when it is warm and dry. Trivandrum has a beautiful Kovalam beach. The hottest months are March, April and May, the monsoon hits in June and again in October.

Our programs allow you to work with rural children and youth in southern India. Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of India.

This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a difference.

Volunteering with us and see A Broader View of the World.

We offer the following programs in Thivandrum, Kerala:

Program Length: 1-8 weeks
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations: Local host family
Meals: Yes, 2 meals a day
Requirements: 17 years or older, an open mind to new adventures.

Child Welfare/Teaching Projects: Work with orphan and destitute children in a primary school and local orphanage. All orphans are provided education in India, volunteers needed to assist the local teachers during the day, and at the orphanage after school. The children range in age 2yrs years and older. In addition to providing a supportive environment and meals, the main focus is educating the children so that they become self-sustaining and responsible members of society. Volunteers needed to assist the local staff with teaching English, playing games, creating arts and crafts projects, or teaching a skill such as yoga, sewing, dance or singing. Placements are located in the city and rural villages near Thivandrum. Prior experience not required, although volunteers should have a lot of patience, an open mind and a sense of compassion.

Social Welfare Projects: Volunteers needed to assist in homes for the elderly, street children's shelters, homes for the physically disabled and home for the mentally retarded.

Volunteers with prior experience working with these special care groups are more than welcome. Volunteer will assist the staff with daily tasks such as teaching English, spending time with the patients, reading books, physical therapy techniques and other health related jobs.

Medical/Dental Care Program: Volunteers with medical experience are needed to work in local clinic in Trivandrum. Most clinics are very busy and there is a desperate, chronic shortage of medical personnel and supplies. This program is open to medical professionals, as well as medical and nursing students. There is a wide variety of cases but disease such as malaria, HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and syphilis, as well as childbirth/maternity needs are most common. Volunteers with medical training; doctors, nurses, paramedics, lab technicians participate in direct patient care such as diagnosing, injections, IV starts and lab work.. Nursing, dental and medical students are welcome and assist with tasks like dressing wounds, record and immunization chart keeping, helping dispense medications, helping to screen and organize patients and assisting with administrative needs or seminars. *Medical volunteers must submit a copy of their credentials or nursing certificate.

HIV/Aids Awareness & Care: Volunteers work with local organizations that advocate for HIV/AIDS patients and issues, promote safer sex through education programs in villages, participate in workshops to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission, and assist with voluntary HIV counseling and testing. There are opportunities to make home visits to patients with HIV/AIDS for support and caring. Support some of the 50 AIDS awareness camps located throughout the city and surrounding villages. Prior experience is not required. Those interested in making a difference are welcome.

Program Includes: Airport arrival transfer at Thiruvananthapuram's Intnl Airport (TRV) 1st night accommodation, city orientation and project briefing with our local coordinator. Transportation to volunteer project with ABV staff. Volunteers live with local host families who provide breakfast and dinner daily. 24/7 hour support by the project coordinator. Departure airport transfer at the end of the program.

Location pages:

* New Delhi
* Bangalore
* Kerala
* Chennai

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