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Name:CSI New Life Centre
Project Code:IND-53
Country:India
Types:Education

Brief description and main aims

The CSI New Life Centre is a training centre for underprivileged young people. The centre offers young people from the local community the opportunity to learn vocational skills, which not only helps the individual to become self reliant and economically independent but also benefits society as a whole.

Main Activities

This project offers training for under privileged young people so that they can learn valuable vocational skills. The project aims to give these young people the chance to become active members of their society by giving them an opportunity to learn a trade and be self reliant and economically independent. The centre offers training in carpentry, embroidery, tailoring, electrical work etc.

Volunteer tasks

- Teach English to the young people attending the training centre
- Help out with the office administration
- Help with workshops/teaching of other skills related to the project such as embroidery, tailoring, carpentry etc.

Volunteer requirements / Skills

- Able to teach English
- Mature, committed, friendly, patient, enthusiastic
- Able to deal with children and young adults from often disadvantaged background

Location

Semi urban town, situated 100 km from Bangalore.

Duration

Minimum: 4 weeks
Maximum: 16 weeks

Hosting Situation (Board & Lodging)

Host family

Additional info

Volunteers should bring:

- Mosquito repellent (can be bought in Bangalore)
- Light warm clothes for rainy weather and winter

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