The children are mostly between the ages of four to eighteen, and they may or may not have a basic understanding of English.
The general role of the volunteer in this placement is to act as an older sibling: to take care of, look after, and encourage them to participate in the different extracurricular activities. These activities include music, dance, games, and drawing. The skills instilled by these volunteers make the children more independent and leave lasting impressions on their lives.
The children are mostly between the ages of four to eighteen, and they may or may not have a basic understanding of English.
The general role of the volunteer in this placement is to act as an older sibling: to take care of, look after, and encourage them to participate in the different extracurricular activities. These activities include music, dance, games, and drawing. The skills instilled by these volunteers make the children more independent and leave lasting impressions on their lives.
Volunteer Responsibilities in Orphanage:
Teaching and tutoring English, Computers, or any other subject in which the volunteer excels
Help children understand homework; monitor academic progress
Take care of the smaller children who are too young to go to school.
Help with food distribution, kitchen work/duties
Design activities/programs for the children
Increase health awareness through brushing teeth, showering, and educating them on how to maintain personal hygiene
Organize games, drawing lessons, singing, dancing, and other creative activities
How can you help these orphans?
Volunteer your time
Sponsor a child
Sponsor a program
Donate to the children’s education program
Donate – books, school supplies, old clothes, toys, indoor games, medicine (vitamins, scabies cream/lotion, lice shampoo, band-aids, etc.
Additional information:
Skills required: Volunteers must have good English (limited-working) proficiency. Experience teaching is a plus, but not necessary for this program/placement. Volunteers must observe the rules and regulations of the monastery, be respectful and polite to the teachers, children, and local people.
Age range: 16 years and older
Volunteer Responsibilities in Orphanage:
Teaching and tutoring English, Computers, or any other subject in which the volunteer excels
Help children understand homework…