Typical NGO or state run orphanages/childrens homes in India are full to the brim with children. With limited staff, resources and facilities, they are struggling to provide care, love and support to orphaned children. Being hugely understaffed, they have few learning or extra-curricular activities. Yearoutindia through its domestic and international volunteers are able to provide these struggling orphanages with support and help. These could be in the form of improving their existing facilities, assisting the staff, teaching and helping with the general running and administration of the orphanage/childrens homes. Volunteers usually help in refurbishing existing buildings, improving facilities, teaching basic English, drawing, drama, conducting games etc.

At these orphanages and childrens homes you are typically greeted with big hugs, toothless smiles and children curious to touch and get your attention. These children are here due to poverty, disabilities, homelessness and also as the only way to attend school. Through yearoutindia caring for orphans and childrens home programs you can make a lasting difference in these young lives. You can care for children in many ways. Often no special skills are required, as volunteers are needed to spend time playing, reading, exercising and share time with the children. Many of our host organizations are short-staffed and the volunteers attention gives the children the extra love they need.

The need is expansive and long-term, so your opportunity to make a significant difference through service is likewise immeasurable. You can help expand and maintain residential training and daycare facilities or help host staff conduct recreational activities, teach classes and serve meals. If you have first-hand experience working with children with disabilities, professionally or personally, your expertise can be especially useful in this project. You can also provide direct services to deaf or mentally challenged children. No matter what your age, background, gender or ability, you can be a valuable resource to demonstrate the universal language of love, compassion and make a difference to the childrens' lives!

Yearoutindia is supports 3 projects in a remote village called Kanthaloor in Kerala, South India. The childrens homes are attached to the Sacred Hearts School run by a brotherhood and Sisters. There are separate childrens' home for both boys and girls. This is run as a registered orphanage and houses children from the age of 4 years to 16 years. Since the school cannot afford any form of transport for the children and due to the very limited public transport system in the area, the orphanage also doubles up as a hostel for children from even more remote villages. The school is currently trying to raise funds for a vehicle. Yearoutindia is looking to place volunteers to live and teach at the school and also assist at the orphanage. Placement duration is a minimum of 4-8 weeks. Please contact volunteer coordinator for more placement start dates.

"I came to give help to the kids from the orphanage. They gave me so much with their smile and their friendship in return." Celine, 23 years /Belgium

"The actual (painting/renovating) work was useful for the orphanage but it was the free time, playing volleyball, cards, talking, spending time together with the residents especially in the evenings which was most significant and most enjoyable. No matter which culture or situation, we are all the same. The more you put in, the more you received regarding friendship and confidence." Anna, 19 years.UK

Program Schedule 4/8/12+ Week Caring for Orphans Programs Yearoutindia Caring for Orphans programs are conducted in association with various NGO, private and individual run orphanages and childrens homes dotted around Kerala. Yearoutindia volunteers will be allocated projects among these organisations and institutions on a need and availability basis. Volunteers will be provided with materials, support staff and other infrastructure required for their activities by the associated orphanage staff and Yearoutindia. Volunteers will special skills and experience working with children will be of invaluable help to these organisations, although no particular experience is required to spend time playing, reading, exercising and teaching these children. These have open program dates as there are many ongoing projects. Program duration & costs: OR-CJ201- Work with Disabled children / Special Needs OR-KAN202- Kanthaloor Childrens homes OR-LFO203- Teaching / Caring for Orphans      Please read our Do It All Program page for opportunities to mix and match various volunteering activities according to availability

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