why travel for change ?

Volunteering abroad lets you make personal contribution at the global level. It is a life-changing experience to be immersed in a foreign culture and exchange ideas with people you would not otherwise meet. Sharing your time, energy and skills allows you to enrich the lives of others and the creativity, strength, and dedication of the local people you work with will truly inspire you. Along with providing you with a unique learning opportunity, Travel for Change - Outer Limits program promotes the revival of a village’s local economy, supports vulnerable individuals and groups in India, and contributes to the sustainability of Scadding Court’s Outer Limits Program, which provides Canadian youth with a life-changing experience that challenges everyday thinking, translates into real skills and helps with personal development and long-term life plans.



volunteering WITH SENIORS

As India becomes increasingly urbanized, young generations are leaving the villages to seek work in the cities. This leaves many elders behind on their own in villages. Because many elders in Vallipuram – Thirukalkundram Taluk struggle with having enough food to eat. The program’s current focus is on the implementation of a food delivery program and support of vulnerable seniors.

 

 

Few people ever get the chance to be to volunteer in a place of diiferent taste and culture. For a few weeks, you can be part of a dedicated team — regardless of your background or education.



Volunteers have been an important part of Scadding Court. They come for many reasons, from all walks of life, but they all have something in common: By helping others, they gain something in return.

 

 

 

volunteering at the school

300 students attend the village school. As a rural school, staffing levels are minimal and resources scarce.

Volunteer activities include working with children to support their learning, organizing recreational activities, teaching children how to use a computer, painting murals, upgrades to the school facility and more.
A variety of volunteer opportunities, most working with children, are also available in the nearby city of Chennai.

 


In the process of contributing to the educational needs of marginalized children in India, you are likely to find that your own need for self development is met.

 


Here's a unique opportunity to brighten the young lives of those who need it the most in a quiet village near Chennai in South India.


You can acquire a solid set of skills that will look great on your resume.

Depending on the volunteer placement, the skills may vary. Some skills will include:
- Understanding of international development issues
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Project planning, coordination and evaluation
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Understanding of community development challenges and
opportunities and their connection with global issues
- Cross cultural communication, adaptation and sensitivity
- New language skills
- Public speaking
- Group facilitation
- Key people skills