Veerayatan Volunteering Programme
This programme has been initiated with the aim of connecting the youth of today to the thinking and ethos underpinning the work of Veerayatan. To date we have organised three volunteer programmes, each being of 2-week duration for youths aged 15-22 years. These programmes have taken place in Bihar, Kutch and Palitana.
Highlights
- Connecting with socially deprived children through play.
- Teaching English, Maths and General Knowledge to children.
- Making children aware of public health and hygiene issues such as cleaning teeth properly and washing hands appropriately and testing children’s eyes and identifying those requiring glasses.
- Working in the eye hospital and the dental unit in Rajgir, caring for patients.
- Making friendships and understanding the way of life of the local people.
Life changing experience for one student:
‘I now understand the incredible vision of Pujya Tai Ma. As we were driving to Bodhgaya, amidst the beautiful surroundings, there were these small villages just made from mud. I saw a grandfather and a little boy and I thought to myself that this little child’s life will be no different from the life of his grandfather. And this is when I really understood the vision of Pujya Tai Ma in changing this vicious cycle. Until now I had heard about the great work of Pujya Tai Ma but today her work has impacted me…’
