India is one of the fast developing countries in the world. Despite its development, there are increasing incidents of violence and discrimination against women. Still, newspapers in India are full of stories of violent incidents against women like rape, and sexual harassment. In India , governmental and non-governmental efforts have been made to protect women and girl child from the ill ailments of the society. Women development centers (women homes) have been established in an attempt to reach the destitute women and help them build their self esteem to lead a life with their heads high. Most of these homes are resource poor and urgently need volunteers to run its program. Volunteers are mostly needed for teaching English, provide skillful trainings, counseling and mentoring. Volunteers in this project can help women realize their worth as a human being.

Note: This women project is more useful for the internship volunteers because they get so much information about the condition of women in India and it better helps for them in report writing. As the women do not speak English, it is difficult for volunteers to interact and work with them. On the other, we have few women and girls children shelters where generally our volunteers prefer to work.

Depending upon the need in the project and the skill/interest, volunteers will involve in the following activities:

• Teach English (2-4 hours a day)
• Teach Sanitation/health education
• Counseling & Mentoring
• Teaching beautician work and teach them other skills
• Stitching & tailoring to help them stand on their own feet
• Organizing games, drawing, singing, dancing, and other creative education and extra curricular activities for the girls
• Help in other activities or programs (if any)
• Information on HIV/AIDS related issues
• Make reports for the women development center, which will help them run the project better
• Assist in any other work that they might require

What Your Program Fee Does Cover?

• Meals
• Accommodations
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
• Thoroughly Researched and Personalized Projects
• Airport Reception/Pick-Up
• In-Country Transportation
• Support of In-Country Coordinator
• Pre-Departure Information
• Emergency Support
• Certificate of Appreciation/Completion
• Fundraising Ideas

What Your Program Fee does not cover?

• Airfare
• Passport/Visa
• Airport Return/Drop-Off
• Airport Tax
• Daily Transportation
• Personal Expenses
• Bottled Water/Soft Drinks
• Entry Fees

Generally no specific qualification is required to volunteer in women project, but it is always appreciated if one possesses. Volunteers interested to work for women should have love for girls, women and willingness to share love and passion for them. Volunteers should understand the difference in cultures as well.

Global Crossroad manages room/food for volunteers three times a day mostly in host families. Global Crossroad maintains 3 local staffs, office, vehicle, and own hostel in Delhi . Most of our partner projects are located within 20 miles enabling us to meet our volunteers whenever needed. Volunteer will also have 24/7 access to our office and mobile number of coordinators. Our staffs also visit volunteers in each 1-2 week interval as a part of program.

Global Crossroad follows 6 steps in completing your application process:

• Step 1 >> If Global Crossroad receives any of your questions by e-mail, we reply with answers. A formal application may be attached, or you may either download an application from our website or apply directly online
• Step 2 >> Complete the application form and submit it with your non-refundable $200 program deposit (check/money order/credit card in U.S. dollars). The program deposit is later deducted from the total program fee.
• Step 3 >> After receiving your application and the $200 program deposit, we will notify you immediately, and your application will be sent to our in-country coordinator for processing. Please allow our local staff up to 2 weeks. During that time, we will process your application, match your interests, and determine the details of your project, arrangements for room and food, and answer any remaining questions you might have.
• Step 4 >> Once you receive your placement details from Global Crossroad (or confirmation), you should begin preparing for travel by obtaining all necessary documents (passport, visa) and meeting immunization requirements.
• Step 5 >> Purchase your ticket and fax a photocopy of your passport and itinerary to our office. Participants must make a full payment of the program fee at least 1-2 months prior to departure.
• Step 6 >> Our in-country coordinator or representative welcomes you at the airport and your Global Crossroad volunteer adventure begins.

Additional Program

• Hindi Language & Culture (1 week-optional): $250
• Summer escapes: $1899 for 4 weeks program (including 6 days of travel)
• Mini venture: $1,199 for two weeks program
• TEFL India: $1,699 for four weeks program

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• Mini Golden Triangle (3 Days) $299
• Famous Golden Triangle (4 Days) $349
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