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SHISHU SAROTHI INTERVOL 2017-18 INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING PROJECT GUWAHATI, ASSAM, INDIA PROJECT HANDBOOK Table of Contents About the NGO – Shishu Sarothi .......................................................................... 4 Who We Are ................................................................................................................. 4 Vision, Mission & Objective ......................................................................................... 4 Institutional Awards ................................................................................................... 5 Partnership .................................................................................................................. 6 More Information ........................................................................................................ 7 About us – InterVol .............................................................................................. 8 Who We Are ................................................................................................................. 8 How InterVol Works .................................................................................................... 9 Photos From Past Projects ........................................................................................ 10 More Information ...................................................................................................... 12 Project Scope ..................................................................................................... 13 Departments of Work ................................................................................................ 13 Daily Schedule ........................................................................................................... 17 Project Location ........................................................................................................ 17 Flights ........................................................................................................................ 19 Visas .......................................................................................................................... 20 Fundraising ................................................................................................................ 21 Security ..................................................................................................................... 21 Staying in Guwahati ........................................................................................... 22 Accomodation ............................................................................................................ 22 Project Personal Costs ....................................................................................... 25 Travel ........................................................................................................................ 25 Accommodation ......................................................................................................... 25 January Checklist ............................................................................................... 26 Your Group Roles & Responsibilities .................................................................. 27 Responsibility – Project Group Member .................................................................... 27 The Project Coordinator ............................................................................................ 27 Post-project ............................................................................................................... 29 The Project Group Treasurer ..................................................................................... 29 Other Project Requirements .............................................................................. 31 Travel Insurance ....................................................................................................... 31 Health, Vaccinations & Medication ............................................................................ 32 Compulsory Training ................................................................................................. 33 Compulsory Volunteering Abroad Guild & InterVol Paperwork ................................ 35 Fundraising Planning & Ideas! ........................................................................... 36 Safe Travel Tips! ................................................................................................. 41 2 InterVol registered charity no: 1136099 Currency, Money & Kit List ................................................................................. 43 Bursaries/funding Support ................................................................................ 46 Employability ...................................................................................................... 46 Getting onto the Committee, AGM & Role Information ................................... 49 President (Chair) ....................................................................................................... 49 Vice President of Projects ......................................................................................... 50 Vice President of Internal Affairs (Secretary) ........................................................... 50 Finance (Treasurer) ................................................................................................... 51 Training Coordinator ................................................................................................. 52 PR .............................................................................................................................. 52 Fundraising ................................................................................................................ 53 Cultural Aspect of Host Country ......................................................................... 54 Recreational Travel in Country and Region ........................................................ 58 Key Contact Information .................................................................................... 65 3 InterVol registered charity no: 1136099 About the NGO – Shishu Sarothi WHO WE ARE Shishu Sarothi's journey began modestly in 1987, with just children (Biki and Amit), a trained special educator and a close-knit team of parents and volunteers, operating from a one room set up in one of the children's grandparents' home. The founding team was led by Brinda Crishna, Tondra Borbora (Biki's mother), Mira Kagti (Amit's aunt), late Anjana Hazarika (Lahori) Shamsad Haq and others. As word spread about the wide array of services offered and the number of children grew, we moved a few times before settling in 1997 to our own premises, built painstakingly over the years on Govt allotted land in Birubari, Guwahati. By now Shishu Sarothi with its team of dedicated staff had evolved into a leading regional level institution offering services for children with cerebral palsy, comprehensive training programs and associated multiple disabilities and upholding rights of persons with disabilities. Affiliated to the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Kolkata for staff training and technical knowledge needs at the Centre for Special Education and its Outdoor Services. Shishu Sarothi has also been a Zonal Coordination Committee (TTCC) for the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and is a State Nodal Agency Centre for the National Trust in addition to being an active member of the Disability Rights Group and other national level advocacy bodies. VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVE Vision: An inclusive world where children and persons with disabilities have equal opportunities and are empowered to participate freely and live fully with dignity and respect. 4 InterVol registered charity no: 1136099 Mission: To uphold and advocate for rights of children and persons with disabilities, ensure equal opportunities and promote their inclusion and active participation in a non-discriminating barrier free environment. Objectives: • To enable access to appropriate and innovative therapies and interventions that facilitate inclusion and full participation of children and persons with disabilities, so that they may live independently and be counted as equal and contributing members of society. • To create a cadre of trained human resources and undertake research studies to build knowledge and understanding about disability in general and Cerebral Palsy and developmental disabilities. • To sensitise all stakeholders, ensure implementation of legislation, facilitate redressal of grievances thereof and to influence policies vis-a-vis persons and children with disabilities • To habilitate/rehabilitate children and persons with disabilities in a manner that will help them achieve their full potential and to promote livelihood opportunities, through appropriate education and development of life skills in a physical and attitudinal barrier free environment. INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS In recognition of its achievements, Shishu Sarothi received: • National Award for Best Institution (Additional) from the then President of India in 2004 • State Award for Best Community Service from the Chief Minister of Assam in 2007 5 InterVol registered charity no: 1136099 • In addition to the above-mentioned awards, our Founder Director, Mrs. Mira Kagti was also conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award in the year 2010, conferred by the Ministry of Women and Child Development,