Charities\\NGOs in the Pune area

[r2i_puneite]

Hi,

I am looking for any charitable institutions or NGOs in the Pune area - we r2i-ed 6 months back, and are slowly settling down now, and I wanted to get involved with some social work on a part-time basis, but am a little stuck on how to get started.

I looked up things like CRY, Habitat for Humanity, etc, but didnt know how to get involved (who do you contact, how do you sign up, etc).

Is anyone here doing something like this or knows of this ? Any tips would help.

Thanks.

[Chicago Desi]

I have been in touch with a Pune based physician who treats HIV/AIDS. He needs help with certain diagnosis equipment as well as providing free treatment to his poor patients. If this is something that excites you, please send me a PM.

There are many local institutions that help poor students with assistance for their daily needs as well as books, etc. If you find that interesting, please let me know and I will post some info.

[r2i_puneite]

Thanks CD - I am looking for something where I can offer my time (lots of folks offer money, but few offer time). I do have a soft corner for children and education - so if you know of anything in this area, please do pass it on to me.

I am also interested in getting involved with folks who are helping with rural development - the disparity between rural and urban development is a tragedy.

Only catch is that I want to start doing this on a part-time basis. I am still a year or two away from complete financial independence, so have to have a day job as well.

[time2r2i]

r2i_puneite,

Thats a nice thought. When you find out more info, please post it, so others like me will benefit as well.

How is ur experience back in India.. We had exchanged a few PM a long time ago.. what is you view of expenses in Pune etc..

Thanks CD - I am looking for something where I can offer my time (lots of folks offer money, but few offer time). I do have a soft corner for children and education - so if you know of anything in this area, please do pass it on to me.

I am also interested in getting involved with folks who are helping with rural development - the disparity between rural and urban development is a tragedy.

Only catch is that I want to start doing this on a part-time basis. I am still a year or two away from complete financial independence, so have to have a day job as well.[/quote]

[Chicago Desi]

I got this email. Please see if you find this useful. There may be good opportunities for volunteering.

Dear All,

Greetings from Akanksha!!!

The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to impact the lives of less privileged children by enabling them to maximise their potential and change their lives.

Akanksha is working in the field of non-formal education for children from low socio-economic backgrounds for the past 17 years in Mumbai and 7 years in Pune. We have learning centres across the cities where we teach English, Math and Values. Our medium of instruction is English and we use various creative approaches to teach our kids. Our centres run for two and a half hours each day, from Monday to Friday.

We have urgent vacancies for part-time and full-time teacher positions across our centres.

Eligibility: Persons who are creative with fluency in English and willingness to learn and work with kids from low income groups can apply.

All positions based in Pune.

Salary: 4,500/- per month for part-time positions and 9,000/- per month for full-time positions (after a three month probation period)

Application process: Interested candidates please mail your CVs with a covering letter to akanksha_pune@ vsnl.net


Contact information:
The Akanksha Foundation
Human Resources
102, Hem O Pal, Wakadewadi
Pune ? 411005
Phone: 020-2582 1000/1005
e-mail: akanksha_pune@ vsnl.net
www.akanksha. org


Debasmita
91-9225543347
www.akanksha. org
debasmita.dasgupta@ gmail.com
debasmitaddg@ yahoo.com

[lpax]

You can try ASHA which focuses on education of girl children. Looks like they do need volunteers.

http://www.ashanet.org/pune/

BTW this charity was rated no. 1 by charity navigator and it is really impressive.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=topten.detail&listid=23