After finishing my sixth year at Elgin Academy, I went on a volunteer placement to India.
From that experience I felt I became a more confident person and developed skills that
I may not have if I hadn’t made that move. I would love to offer other people a similar experience.
VCC has been set up to realise that dream.
Lynne Stewart, Chairperson of VCC
From that experience I felt I became a more confident person and developed skills that
I may not have if I hadn’t made that move. I would love to offer other people a similar experience.
VCC has been set up to realise that dream.
Lynne Stewart, Chairperson of VCC
If you want to make a difference and also want to broaden your experience and develop your skills, volunteering with VCC in India may be just what you are looking for.
VCC was established by Lynne Stewart who developed the charity from her own experiences of volunteering in India after leaving school. It is Lynne’s dream to offer others the life changing experience she benefited from.
VCC not only gives volunteers the opportunity to gain new skills while learning about a different culture, but also, the opportunity to share their own skills and culture with those they meet and work with while on placement.
VCC has developed a joint venture agreement with a children’s home in India and together we are offering volunteers the opportunity to work in the home to the benefit of all involved – the children and young people, the staff and your!
VCC and its board of experienced trustees would assist you to do this by providing you with a full support package.
The package includes:
- Information and support to help you fundraise the money required to go on placement
- Training in preparation for living in India
- Medical advice and support while on placement
- Full travel arrangements
- Information on Indian beliefs and culture
- Accommodation arrangements
- Training in partnership working with another culture
- Support while abroad from representatives in India and Scotland
- Activities which give you a chance to reflect on your experiences
- Debrief activities on your return from India
- Evidence of your commitment for your CV
Registered Charity No SC 041317
Company by guarantee No SC 374012
Company by guarantee No SC 374012