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Sri Lokanatha Org volunteers help break the cycle of poverty by contributing to our children’s world-class education. When you volunteer at Sri Lokanatha Org, you have an experience unlike any other. Your work as a volunteer at our school will be a challenging, culturally enriching, and life-changing experience.

Our volunteers teach classes, tutor students, and lead extra-curricular activities such as art, dance, sports, spelling bee and public speaking. They help plan events, assist with projects relevant to their skills, and introduce our children to new ideas and cultures.

Sri Lokanatha Org is a boarding school with a tight schedule that runs from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm. A volunteer can expect to support the various academic and co-curricular programs that will vary during the academic year. The school is accredited by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) in New Delhi. The grade levels and classes available for volunteers to teach are subject to change, as they can vary depending on the active roster of full-time teachers.

Sri Lokanatha Org provides all volunteers with free on-campus accommodations and meals. Read our volunteer FAQ for more information on the volunteer experience.

We accept volunteers on a rolling basis. On your application, you may list prospective dates, and we can discuss specifics throughout the interview process. Please keep in mind that accepted volunteers may be assigned to either campus based on need.

Ready to Join the SRI LOKANATHA ORG?

The Children’s Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, status as an individual with a disability, gender, or sexual orientation. All information will be held confidential unless specified otherwise.

    Personal Information

    First Name*

    Last Name*

    Phone*

    Email*

    Confirm Email*

    Current Address*

    Current Address Line 2

    City*

    State / Province / Region*

    Zip / Postal Code*

    Country*

    Is your permanent address the same as your current address?*

    Date of Birth*

    Are you over the age of 18?*

    How did you hear about us?*

    Have you visited Sri Lokanatha Org before?*

    Projected (or Preferred) Date of Arrival*

    Projected (or Preferred) Date of Departure*

    Education History

    UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND COURSE OF STUDY*

    GRADUATE DEGREE AND COURSE OF STUDY

    LANGUAGE(S)

    CERTIFICATIONS

    TECHNICAL SKILLS

    Professional Experience

    COMPANY NAME*

    POSITION*

    EMPLOYMENT DATES*

    NATURE OF WORK

    COMPANY NAME*

    POSITION*

    EMPLOYMENT DATES*

    NATURE OF WORK

    Reflective Questions

    The application process for volunteering at Sri Lokanatha Org is highly competitive. Our staff is committed to a thorough review of prospective candidates to ensure that our students are learning from high caliber, dedicated volunteers. Please answer the following questions honestly and completely.

    THE NATURE OF THIS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE DEMANDS A SUBSTANTIAL TIME COMMITMENT, FROM A THOROUGH APPLICATION PROCESS TO SPENDING SEVERAL WEEKS VOLUNTEERING. WHY WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE THIS EXPERIENCE A PRIORITY?*

    Some things to think about: Will your time in SB constitute the entirety/part of your holidays from work? Do you have outside responsibilities that would be difficult to fulfill on campus? (Examples: Are you writing your Master thesis? Do you have any university work/projects to finish? Are you conducting research? Do you have frequent mandatory calls with your employer/university/mentor?)

    WHAT DO YOU ANTICIPATE WILL BE THE MOST DIFFICULT ASPECT OF THIS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE?*

    IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE YOUR TOP THREE STRENGTHS.*

    Please provide a 2-3 sentence explanation of each.

    OF THE THREE STRENGTHS ABOVE, CHOOSE ONE. HOW DID YOU DEVELOP THIS STRENGTH?*

    IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE ONE OF YOUR AREAS FOR GROWTH.*

    Please provide a 2-3 sentence explanation.

    HOW ARE YOU WORKING TO IMPROVE THIS AREA FOR GROWTH?*

    HOW DO YOU TYPICALLY RESPOND TO CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM? WHEN YOU HAVE FEEDBACK TO OFFER, HOW DO YOU PRESENT YOUR THOUGHTS?*

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE TEACHING CHILDREN?*

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE DISCIPLINING CHILDREN?*

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH GROUP BRAINSTORMING?*

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH MANAGING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS?*

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH COMMUNAL LIVING?*

    You may have 1 - 2 roommates at a time on campus.

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH COMMUNAL LIVING?*

    You may have 1 - 2 roommates at a time on campus.

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE STAYING IN A ROOM WITHOUT AC?*

    Our rooms have electric-powered fans but no AC.

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITHOUT REGULAR ACCESS TO HOT WATER?*

    Shower facilities are not available. Volunteers use bucket showers to clean themselves.

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE LIVING IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH BUGS?*

    Snakes, scorpions, mosquitoes, and spiders may be encountered on campus.

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH A SIMPLE DIET?*

    e.g. pre-determined portions, regulated meal times, primarily vegetarian foods

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE FACILITATING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES?*

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH LIMITED PERSONAL TIME?*

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH LAST-MINUTE CHANGES IN SCHEDULES/PLANS?*

    ARE YOU COMFORTABLE VOLUNTEERING IN A CULTURAL CONTEXT THAT MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR OWN?*

    e.g. teaching practices, communication styles, discipline

    Letter of Recommendation

    You are required to provide 1 letter of recommendation and 1 additional reference. Please upload the letter of recommendation here. Notes: We prefer that your recommender is able to speak to a recent experience teaching or working with children.

    If your recommender prefers to send us their letter separately, upload a note indicating the date we can expect to receive their letter. Please ensure it is within one week of applying. They can email the letter to info@srilokanatha.org.

    Recommendation Contact Information

    Please provide the following contact information for the person who will provide your letter of recommendation.

    First Name*

    Last Name*

    Phone*

    Email*

    IN WHAT CONTEXT DO THEY KNOW YOU?*

    Emergency Contact Information

    First Name*

    Last Name*

    Phone*

    Email*

    RELATION*

    Volunteer Agreement

    Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application. We are pleased to get to know more about you and your interests in working with Sri Lokanatha Org. By submitting this form and the electronic signature below, you acknowledge and agree to your eligibility to take part in the program, that consuming tobacco, alcohol, or drugs on campus will result in you being asked to leave, and that you will attend all mandatory training sessions prior to departure. Further, you agree to alert Sri Lokanatha Org if anything changes in your submitted application. If accepted and anything changes on you planned arrival or departure dates, you will give Sri Lokanatha Org a minimum of 6 weeks notice.

    First Name*

    By signing here I affirm all of the information in this application is accurate.

    Last Name*

    DATE