India: Trivandrum School
and Orphanage 
* Projects > Asia > India
Introduction:
How would you like to do something to really make a difference and enjoy the beauty of nature at the same time? If yes, then our two small schools with 4 resident orphans in Trivandrum may be just the place for you. Environment:Our Muthathara and Palkulangra Schools are located 20 minutes apart in residential areas of Trivandrum, a beautiful town in southern Kerala which is famous for its backwaters - salt water rivers that run into the sea, flanked by picturesque villages. Muthathara School is only 15 minutes drive from the airport
and beach,
Project Director Under management:
Volunteer Coordinator
Accommodation:Female volunteers can be ccommodated free at our Muthathara School
while couples can rent a beautiful room with private bathroom in front
of the school for around US $ 55 per month. The room owner's family
are also extremely welcoming and will want to take you around everywhere
if you give them the chance.
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What do we need?We prefer female volunteers or a couple. You must have a good, moral character and respect the local culture.
How you can help:When you stay with us, you will become a member of our
small family for the time you are there, sharing our joys and sorrows,
learning about our culture and teaching us about yours. We will give
you a place in
If you wish, you can learn to cook Indian style and help out in the kitchen when you are free, or take the orphans out on an occasional excursion...they will love that! If you can help with fundraising for the development of the two schools, your efforts will also be deeply appreciated. In return we will teach you Indian dance, songs and yoga too, if you wish to learn.
What to expect:You will be asked to teach at both schools on different days of the
week. Palkulangra School has around 70 children and is located in a
rented building that is really basic - it used to be a horse stable
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Read a recent volunteer's experience here |
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KIDS Worldwide 2006
Last
Updated:
28-Feb-2008

Young
and enthusiastic, Didi Manojaya, our Muthathara school principal, is
extremely vivacious. Her sparkling personality, warmth and generous
hospitality will capture your heart. Hardly older than most volunteers,
she will be a very charming companion to care for you and guide you
on all your adventures.
Malati
is orginally from England, but has been working in India for over 15
years, learning about the culture, the languages and about the people.
Ten years ago she started a programme to help provide infrastructure
to struggling village schools and has since arranged funds for many
schools to help them to become self-sufficient.
