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There are about 100 million street children in India who do not attend any school and spend most of their time on the streets.

In Delhi, the capital city, it is estimated that there are close to 1, 75,000 street children of which 10 % are runaways. In fact there are more than 2500 children who live in and around New Delhi Railway Station. They can be seen scavenging the rubbish heap for a meal, sleeping between the tracks , often beaten and sexually abused , falling prey to drug peddlers and child traffickers .

Volunteers can bring smile on the faces of these disadvantaged street children by helping to create an environment conducive for their holistic development in order to enable them become a part of mainstream society.
Volunteer Work in India Street Children Program consists of taking informal education classes with the children, playing games with the children and introducing them to different new activities.
Volunteers work at the various contact points or shelter homes, being run by various organizations, which serve as day care centers for these street children. They can assist in providing love, care, basic literacy, recreation and most importantly spend time and shower affection on them.

Language & Orientation Week in Delhi
You have the option to start your volunteering with a week long language & culture orientation week in New Delhi. (Starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month) The week aims to provide important Language instructions, safety tips, and cultural knowledge before volunteers start their work. Volunteers would also be give a 2 day tour around Delhi to see the beautiful sights it has to offer.

Duration

from 1 week to 24 weeks

Start Dates

All Year Round

Costs / Benefits

Starting USD200 / GBP125

Requirements

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.