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Adults with Intellectual Disability in Goa

If you are passionate about creating a meaningful impact and fostering inclusivity, Divya Sadan, an intentional community for adults with intellectual disabilities in Porvorim, North Goa, provides a unique and enriching opportunity. Our community, housed in a charming Portuguese-era residence donated by the Dr Graciano Reberio de Santana Family, is dedicated to creating a home and a sheltered workspace for individuals with disabilities.

At Divya Sadan, we believe in the inherent value of every individual, showcasing the strengths and contributions of those often considered vulnerable. Our shared life revolves around sheltered workshops, operating Monday to Friday, where participants engage in crafts and gardening activities, using their skills and abilities. The products from these workshops, along with the gardens produce, contribute to a modest income for our members with disabilities.

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  • Pre-Arrival Support: Receive assistance with flight bookings and visa processing to facilitate your journey to India. We can also provide guidance on preparing for your volunteer experience and offer suggestions for exploring Goa and its attractions.
  • Arrival Services: Upon your arrival at Dabolil/Mopa airport, enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off services arranged by our team. We ensure a smooth transition to your accommodation in Goa, with additional transportation options available upon request.
  • Orientation: Get acquainted with Goa, its diverse culture, and your project objectives through our comprehensive orientation session. Learn about local customs, safety guidelines, and planned activities to make the most of your volunteering experience.
  • Accommodation: Experience the vibrant energy of Goa by staying in a local hostel. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere and connect with fellow volunteers from around the world while residing in comfortable and affordable accommodation.
  • Meals: Enjoy a variety of delicious meals offered at the hostel or explore the diverse culinary scene of Goa. Indulge in local delicacies and international cuisines as you experience the rich flavors of this coastal paradise.
  • Meaningful Community Service Programs: Engage in impactful volunteer projects tailored to address the specific needs of the local community in Goa. Whether its supporting education, environmental conservation, or healthcare initiatives, your contributions will make a positive difference.
  • Emergency Assistance: Rest assured, our dedicated team is available round-the-clock to provide any assistance or support you may require during your stay in Goa.
  • Additional Facilities: Explore the beauty of Goa with amenities such as comfortable living quarters, access to local transportation, and guidance on nearby attractions and activities. Your hostel staff will ensure that you have a memorable and rewarding volunteering experience in this tropical paradise.
  • 1. Project starting time (Mon-Fri)                      9.30 AM (one hour break in between)
  • 2. Project finishing time (Mon-Fri)                     5.30 PM
  • 3. No. of beneficiaries (Average no.)                  Residential – 4 persons, Day workers - Range from 6-10 persons
  • 4. Age group of beneficiaries (Min-max)           18 to 60 years
  • 5. No. of volunteers required at a time              2

 

Background of the Project:

 

Divya Sadan is an intentional community where adults with intellectual disability and their assistants live and work together. We are located in Porvorim, North Goa in an old Portuguese era house which has been donated by the Dr Graciano Reberio de Santana Family. It has been a joy to make this beautiful building a home and a sheltered workspace to people with a disability.

 

Through our shared life we hope to be a sign to the world that the weak and vulnerable have something of value to offer. Our life together consists of two elements:

 

Sheltered workshops that run Monday – Friday where we invite people with disabilities to join us for the working week. Work includes the craft workshop where we make and finish items depending on our skills and abilities and gardening to produce vegetables and maintain our grounds. Sales from both the workshop and the garden provide a small income to our members with disability.

 

The Home – The rest of our life together involves running the home and the upkeep of the beautiful space we have been blessed with.

 

We also enjoy a good party – so celebrations are an important part of our lives – be it birthdays, festivals, welcomes, and even goodbyes.

Duties of Volunteers: During the week we welcome volunteers to our sheltered workshop programme which runs from 9.30 am till 1.0 pm and again from 3.00 pm  5.00 pm, Monday to Friday. We invite you to work with rather than for our members with disability on a range of products that include paper mache, coconut shells, door mats, greeting cards, candle making, etc. Twice as week we do garden work which includes sweeping, digging, planting, weeding, harvesting and food processing etc. In the mornings we have a time of recreation just before lunch where you could join in our singing, dancing or yoga sessions. On two afternoons young people with autism join us for a baking session and a socialization session including monthly outings. Volunteers would be required to support the team and members in these sessions as well. Occasionally we participate in pop up sales around Goa to exhibit and sell our products.  If you are with us during a birthday or a festival you would be invited to celebrate with us!

Related to the home, you may be asked to help in cleaning, renovating, cooking and other household tasks.

The most important task of a volunteer is to build relationships, make friends and enjoy the time spent with our community members.

Depending on your skill set, expertise and interest, we also invite you to think of something unique you could offer the community during your time with us.

  • Amenities:
  • 1. Comfortable bedding and linens​
  • 2. Living room with sitting arrangement​
  • 3. Basic toiletries (such as soap and toilet paper)​
  • 4. Kitchen utensils (such as plates, cups, and cutlery)​
  • 5. Cleaning supplies (such as dish soap and sponges)​
  • 6. Basic first aid kit​

  • Electronics and Electrical Appliances:
  • 1. Microwave oven​
  • 2. Toaster​
  • 3. Electric kettle​
  • 4. Iron​
  • 5. Charging ports for mobile devices​
  • 6. Washing machine ($2/use and your own detergents)​
  • 4. Television
  • 5. Air conditioner (Only in the living room and air-coolers in rooms)​
  • 6. Wi-Fi internet connection​

1. Minimum age
The minimum age to apply for a volunteer project is 18 years.

2. Minor Participants (If you are below 18 years)
In case you are a minor and would like to create an impact on the global communities, we need to receive a "No Objection Certificate" signed by your parents. (Please send the NOC through an email after submitting the application form, in case you are a minor.)

3. Guarantee of Participation
Submitting an application form does not guarantee your selection and participation in the project.

4. The volunteers have to follow the code of conduct in the destination country and projects.

5. The local team is responsible for the management of pick-ups, housing, weekend excursions, safety, and well-being of the volunteers, we encourage the trust-building between the volunteers and the local management.

6. You will be working as a representative of your own country and we would highly appreciate it if you leave a very positive impact on the community you work with.

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  • Program
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  • Category
    Adults with Disability
  • Country
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  • City
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