Individual Programs   <  India Working with Mentally Disabled Children Do you want to bring joy into the life of a person? Here is the chance to spend several weeks with the most charming kids and adults in Western India! The Shil school for the mentally disabled needs staff to help other volunteers and parents with the programming of daily activities for children. You can be involved in leading games, arts and crafts projects, or other artistic activities organized by yourself or by the school. Minimum stay : 1 month Maximum stay : 6 months Age limits : 18 to 66 years old Registration fee : $555 CAD + tax Participation fee :$250 USD for the first month, $200 USD for each subsequent month ($252 CAD and $202 CAD )*** Registration deadline: 3 months before the departure date What's included: Pre-departure orientation session, lodging at the centre, meals* Language Requirements: English Not included:    · Plane ticket    · Insurance    · Passport    · Vaccinations    · Personal expenses / souvenirs    · Visa    · Exit tax Notice: This program is reserved for female participants and is not available in April or May. *** Exchange rate from May 18th, 2010. For the most recent exchange rates, please consult www.desjardins.com *Our service includes: detailed and personalized support, plane ticket reservation, visa advice, information about vaccines, a pre-departure orientation day, a participant guide to help with the preparation of your trip, and a confirmation from our partner abroad. The placement is guaranteed or you will be one hundred percent reimbursed.