Short term volunteers typically come from a variety of backgrounds including those required for the recruited positions (pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, podiatry, midwifery and administration) as well as doctors, arts and crafts, English teaching (preferably TEFL qualified), IT, HR, and those with research experience in the field of international development. Unlike the recruited positions which are ongoing, many of the general volunteer placements are on short term projects as outlined by the Kolkata management e.g. medical audits, and the volunteer may be asked to set up and run a new project. For this reason we particularly look for volunteers who are flexible and capable of working under their own initiative. Calcutta Rescue cannot always guarantee a specific post, you would be asked to help were the need is greatest and where your skills are most appropriate. General & Short Term Volunteers will not be offered sponsorship or a contribution towards traveling expenses.
The application procedure for general volunteers normally consists of:
Clinic tours can be offered to students wishing to gain an insight into the work of the organization.
Students who wish to undertake a project within the organization with minimal supervision will be considered on an individual basis. The study proposal must be decided prior to arrival and confirmed by the Medical Supervisor. Recently there have been two medical students evaluating the referral system at Tala Park. Another student from the USA, who speaks Bengali, was used to undertake focus group discussions.
Short Term General Volunteer Application Form & Info.
All Volunteers. Please be advised that as of 2005, we now insist that all applicants should be able to provide a current Criminal Records Bureau, Police Check, before traveling to the clinics.