FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India is headquartered in Bangalore, with regional offices in Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore and Kundapur), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), and Pondicherry and is well equipped with experienced associates who support developmental activities across the country with the help of Local and Regional Partners. Annually, FSL- Indi a mobilizes movement of 1500 and more youths from across the globe with the support of International Partners and local NGOs
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There are several ethnic minorities in India who faces several issues like lack of proper education, infrastructure and medical facilities along with isolation due to the inferior nature of living, illiteracy of parents and lack of livelihood development. Various NGOs are working towards to community development of these participate and complete within the mainstream society. Working in this files requires a high degree of flexibility, and volunteers should try and get involved with local community and with the staff of the project. These projects with the tribal communities are located in rural and remote areas, near to or within the communities and since you will be working with theme, therefore it is important that you are prepared for bare minimum and simple living conditions.
Strong language barrier could also pose a greater challenge for anyone working in this field Most of the development work carried out by NGO’s is aimed at community development through education, awareness, livelihood promotion and health improvement. Volunteers will be required to teach in most of the projects where they will work with tribal children. Therefore an interest in teaching and love for children is crucial. However, you could also be supporting the staff in the daily activities if the centre, whilst the children are away attending Regular schools.
A creative approach to work is useful and you will have the opportunity to initiate new mini projects or activities. You will have to be prepared for a flexible approach to the work and be wiling to undertake a variety of tasks. If you have many ideas of teaching different kinds of activities such as games, songs, arts and crafts or sports and athletics to children, then this type of project is for you!
The info-sheet will have more information regarding the individual project with schedules and activities.
Konaklama ve Yemek
Accommodation: You could be staying with local families near to the project. You could be sharing rooms with 2-3 volunteers or staying on your own. Sometimes, projects provide accommodation for the volunteers. The project will provide a room that is shared by other volunteers or with the staff of the project
Food: South Indian vegetarian or non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
Our projects are spread out across different regions in South India. Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore, North Karnataka or Pondicherry. You will be notified of the location of your project a month prior to your arrival. During the Orientation week, one can find out the leisure activities around your area. There are lots of things to do in south of India.
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Konuşulan Diller
English
En Yakın Terminal
Kundapur or Mangalore railway station
Kundapur Bus station
Havaalanı
IXE
Konum
Our projects are spread out across different regions in South India. Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Bangalore, Mysore, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore, Chennai or Pondicherry. You will be notified of the location of your project a month prior to your arrival
