Dear Volunteer , At first accept our warm wishes and Greetings from India.we are one of the government registered NGO from India working for the welfare of street and slum kids .Our Organization received Verified Certification by www.idealist.org ;We request you to Log on : http://www.idealist.org/en/orgs/117693:110 [where you can find our Organization’s Volunteer Opportunities ] . After reading this messages if you like to know more about the Organization then we request you to inform us,we can send you our info sheet file as an attachment where you can find details about our activities,ex-volunteers views,Application form,fees,etc. Below we give you some quick idea about our projects ,terms, fees, contacts etc. Details: We have projects for Street and Slum kids in INDIA where we need International Volunteers .In the year 2005 we need at least 120 [Long/medium/short term International volunteers] and at least 25 International volunteers in each work camp. With in our Permanent projects where we need LONG/MEDIUM/SHORT Term Volunteers through out the Year.We have programmes from 1 month to 12 months[open for whole year]. Our Permanent projects are..... 1.Happy Home [ free schools for slum/street kids] 2.Street Children welfare project [ A project for Street kids ,support like education/food/cloth/medical/entertainment programmes etc provided] 3. Now we are heading to build the first center of KIDS' LAND Project i.e: a Place only for Street kids . [where Night Shelter,school,medical,playground,language school,yoga ,professional training centers and all facilities will be free for the Street children .capacity will be for more than 100 kids.] Also we Organize Work camps in different time in a year for the welfare of various parts' Street kids in India.In 2005 our work camps will be .. Dates:... 14.Feb05 -6.Mar 05 13.Mar 05 -3.Apr 05 1.Aug 05 -21.Aug 05 5.Dec05 -25.Dec 05 We need at least 25 Volunteers in each work camp. Below Our Participation fees and Progarmmes' details given.... Participation fees Details: Duration Programme Fees 1 Month Short Term US$ 350 1-2 Months Short Term US$ 450 2-4 Months Medium Term US$ 900 4-6 Months Long Term US$ 1150 6-8 Months Long term US$ 1400 8-10 Months Long Term US$ 1650 10-12 Months Long Term US$ 1900 3 Weeks Work camp US$ 250 PROGRAMME DETAILS: Work Place: Kolkata, India Working hour: 6-7 hours Type of work: Welfare activities for the Street /slum kids[i.e: playing,education,food supply,washing/cleaning,cloth supply,medical service[first aid] etc. Food : Included [local food] Accommodation : Included [ with group 2-3 in a room] Electricity, Water: Available for free. Age: 16-60 yrs. Experience: Not required Language: Basic English required Visa required :Tourist [Medical/Travel Insurance, Air Ticket[return],Pocket money, Personal Transportation expenses ,Immunization Cost are Candidates sole responsibilities.] For Immunization pls. Consult Indian embassy at your local city. SMILE’s total expenses run by Donation from well wishers’ and Volunteers’ Participation fees only . Participation fees included with Registration fees, Food, Electricity, Water, programme expenses, Staff salary, Future projects'fund and all other expenses related to Organization development and activities. If you like to Volunteer with us pls. contact our head office or any of our incharges .We welcome all to join with us fight for our target to give SMILE to all the needy kids. If you wish you can contact our In charges or Volunteer co-ordinators from your place or directly contact with our Head office. From USA/ CANADA: Ms. Nancy Chrzan;Email: freespiritnc@hotmail.com From ITALY; Mr.Mario Villa; Email: uncle_kolkata03@yahoo.it From Austria; Ms. Brigitte Koehle; Email: Brigitte.koehle@gmx.at From Japan ; Mr.Shotaro ; Email: usuijin@yahoo.co.jp Head Office [INDIA] ;Email: info@smilengo.org SMILE Head Office Ph:0091-9339731462 Fax:0091-33-25376621 India www.geocities.com/smileindia_ngo2003/index.html |