Internship in India : Children's Issues (Orphanage Project)

This internship is a great opportunity for those interested in studying and improving the lives of deprived orphans and their living conditions. Orphanages in India aim to offer homes, education, and hope for orphans. In this particular program, interns primarily interact with orphaned children through teaching basic English and organizing creative, extra-curricular activities such as games, singing, music, arts, etc. This program is the perfect place for interns looking to expand their knowledge on children's issues in India as well as those looking to gain an amazing insight into the educational system of a developing country.

Skills/Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications needed to join IFRE's intern orphanage project in India . However, interns are expected to be flexible and patient as well as possess a passion and love for orphans.

Intern's responsibilities

As an intern in this orphanage project, participants teach English (3-4 hours a day) in either the orphanage or school (where children go during the day). Interns will also lend a hand in helping the children to dress properly and safely reach school. Interns may also organize games, art lessons, group activities (singing, dancing) as well as other creative, educational and extra-curricular activities for the children. This may include training groups in sports, teaching arts and crafts, organizing inter-school football matches, playing music, as well as teaching subjects such as mathematics, world affairs, hygiene, nutrition. the possibilities are endless. In the evening, interns help the children complete their assignments, monitor academic progress, and assure children complete the next day's assignments. Some participants will assist in the care of the children who cannot yet attend school as well as lend a hand through food distribution, kitchen work, and garden maintenance.

Internship in India : Internship Project and Role of Supervisor

One of the most distinguished features of IFRE's internships in India is the guidance of supervisors. IFRE will assign a qualified supervisor to provide assistance for all interns throughout the duration of their chosen internship. Individuals filling the role of supervisor are usually either the director or chosen staff member of the project which interns choose. During your time as an international intern, you will be assigned a number of duties which volunteers also perform (in this sense, there are very few differences between IFRE's volunteers and interns). In the internship, you will select a particular area of your interest related to orphans (or children's' issues) and explore the issue further with the help of your assigned supervisor. Please note: the project supervisor DOES NOT develop internships as this is up to the intern to get as much or as little out of their projects. ALL participants should be proactive to ensure the ultimate success of their internships. Supervisors will provide at least five (5) hours each week to make certain that interns are adequately guided.

Room/Food

IFRE arranges room, food and supervision for interns from the beginning to the end of the program. During the first week's language and cultural program, interns will stay in IFRE's hostel in Guna Gao ( Delhi ) where cooks prepare a variety of Indian food ( Nan , curry, Dal, chapatti, rice, pickle). For the duration of the program period, interns will stay with host families. Those interning in the orphanage project will stay with the children in the hostel. We arrange a separate room as well as a communal bath for interns in both the host family and hostel accommodations. IFRE maintains a local staff, office, vehicle, as well as their own hostel in Gurgaon, Delhi NCR. Most of IFRE's partner orphanages are located within a 20-mile radius, enabling IFRE to meet interns when necessary. Interns will also have 24/7 access to IFRE's office as well as the mobile numbers of in-country coordinators. In addition, the head of the orphanage serves as a local contact person for interns. IFRE's staff also visits each intern in 1-2 week intervals as part of the program.

INDIA Internship Program Fee & Dates:

Start Dates : IFRE's internships in India begin on the first and third Monday of each month.

IFRE is proud to offer the same services offered by our competitors but at a highly economical price (nearly 50-175% less!). Furthermore, we at IFRE do not make six-figure salaries. What we DO is work very and effectively to keep costs down for individuals seeking and international internship. We remain constantly devoted to maintaining both the quality of our programs and ensuring the safety of our international interns.

IFRE is a 501 (C) 3 organization, so your program fee will be tax deductible as provided by law.

IFRE application fee: US $349. The application fee covers advertising, program promotion, and office expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries).

India Language Program Fee: US$ 250 for one week

Language fee covers Language and cultural training, food and accommodations for 7 days, training materials (books, paper, orientation package, TV, video, trainers), cost of local sight seeing/tourist site arrangements, recreational activities, village stay/host family, cultural programs and additional activities, travel related expenses (one week orientation), insurance.

Additional Costs for Interns

International flights, visa extension, personal expenses, water/soft drinks/entertainment ($1-3 per day), laundry, telephone, immunization costs.

Allocation of program fee