Hi folks… this beautifully tanned and happy Maria just
returned from a wonderful holiday in Goa, India. You think its all about sun ‘n
sand…no! no! was looking for some social work volunteering opportunities and
banked on Le Passage Travel Foundation, Shaping Lives,
to find a good volunteer holiday in India. Sent them my credentials on their
request, before they agreed to give me 4 different options for social workvolunteering opportunities in Goa.
The one I chose was in Salcete, South Goa and the travel agent got me some nice accommodation close to my work location.
This place is not an NGO but a school – cum – home for girls from less
privileged or disturbed backgrounds. I chose the hostel work only leaving me ample
time till 1.00 p.m. to enjoy Goa as well. The afternoons were spent helping the
girls with their English and Maths homework and preparations for the next day.
We then played games and after evening church, the study period was also
utilized by me to improve computer skills of the senior ones. Sundays were
special and we took long walks to the beach where the Sisters and children
relaxed and spoke about their circumstances and dreams and it was so touching.
I felt very satisfied over the 2 weeks on this social work volunteering
opportunity and now as I gaze into my photo cache, I feel Maria went for the
sun ‘n sand but returned with one additional asset …’soul’ …go there and find
yours. The website also belongs to India’s premier DMC.
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