Volunteering opportunity at Jan Swasthya Sahyog (Please circulate)

[Prerna Grover]

Dear Friends,

One of our most trusted partners in public health, Jan Swasthya Sahyog (JSS), is looking for a volunteer to help them in documenting a new educational initiative in the the Phulwari (rural creche) program. It is a unique opportunity to spend time with a wonderful group and learn about grassroots health efforts, and really make a valuable contribution! Please read the attached proposal. 

Briefly, creche program has been very successful and has also significantly reduced the incidence of malnutrition among children. Over the next few years, JSS is hoping to incorporate Early Child Care and Education (ECCE) activities in these creches that stimulate cognitive development, curiosity and learning among children.

One of their primary goals is to introduce these activities in the local language, and in a manner that celebrates the local culture. They are currently investing their energies in developing training modules for the creche coordinators and inducing them to incorporate these activities as part of the daily routine. Attached is a ECCE manual prepared for the Phulwari worker. Please also find a short but absolutely adorable video of children engaging in a learning activity in one of the Phulwaris under ECCE.

JSS is seeking out a volunteer who can visit for a few weeks and help JSS in documenting local songs and games through text, audio and video by traveling to different villages, and speaking to members of the local community. The time of stay can be negotiated with JSS for those who are interested, depending on constraints. Accommodation will be taken care of by JSS, and all logistical support will be provided for locally by the staff.

The attached documents describe more details on the program and ECCE activities, which have been recently introduced. Please circulate this widely.  If you are interested in volunteering for this opportunity, please send a note to karthik...@gmail.com.

We hope some of you or your trusted acquaintances will be interested in taking up this opportunity!

Regards,

Karthik Shekhar

on behalf of JSS and AID Boston

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