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Read for Visually challenged – Disability | Bhumi | Chennai

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Volunteer your Vision

Day Reading section @  Time Contact person  For whom
Mon – Friday MIT, Chrompet  3.30 – 7pm Raja 9941818360  Men & Women
Monday Youth hostel , Adyar by Dharshini  2- 4.30 pm  Sawimya 9384825512, 04424425512, [email protected]  Men
Tuesday West mambalam (by saisamithi) 4-6pm  Men & Women
Canal, Adyar (by smile foundation ) 4-6pm Dhina 9444782206 Men
Wednesday Bharath school , adyar by karna vidhya 4-6pm Sasi 9840231910 Men & Women
saratha school, Panagal park  3.30 -5pm 9381004365 (Shaila ) Women
Thursday Bharath school , adyar by karna vidhya 4-6pm Sasi 9840231910 Men & Women
saratha school, Panagal park 3.30 -5pm 9381004365 (Shaila ) Women
Friday Youth hostel , Adyar by Dharshini 2-4pm Sawimya 9384825512, 04424425512, [email protected] Men
Saturday Thirumangalam by sai samithi 10.30am – 12.30 pm Vimala – 04426163836 As of now Men only coming, Women also most welcome
Fathima school, kodambakkam 9.30 am – 12.30 pm  Joseph – 9688644474, 9962054684 Men & Women
 Ramakrishna school, Panagal park  4 -6 pm  Men
Sunday PSBB, T.Nagar by saisamithi 10- 12.30  Chidambaram – 9840203481, Anitha – 9840066500 Men & Women
Kolaperumal chetti school, Arumbakkam , near by DG Vaishnav college 10.30 – 12.30 Padma 9444287463, 9940634817, 04426176733 Men & Women
CSI chruch, kodambakkam  4-6 pm Men

FAQ
1. What if I am not familiar with Tamil language?
You can still volunteer yourself to assist students on English.

2. Do I need to bring text books along with me?
No, the students will bring their own materials.

3. Do I need to be a member of any Charitable trusts or clubs to volunteer to this activity?
No, not at all required.

4. How many students will be assigned to a reader?
It depends upon the batch those students belong to. It may be 1 to 1 or 1 to many.

5.If I am a new comer, Do I need to register to volunteer?
No, not necessary. Just walk in.

6. Can I bring my friends along with me who could also volunteer?
Yes, you can bring friends along with you.

7. Will I be paid any sum for this activity?
No, you wont be paid. Its an 100% self volunteer program.

Special Olympics – Disability | Unified Sports | Chennai

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Spl Olympics
This event every year combines 600 special children with 600 hundred normal kids from orphanages to partner each other in various sporting activities and athletics to encourage these special kids to become more independent and confident. We require 100 volunteers for this event, to play various sports to boost the morale of these children and to make them feel that they are an important part of our society.
Date: Sunday, Jan 11, 2015
Place: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium – Map (Near Chennai Central)
Time: 9 AM – 12.30 PM 
This event is open to volunteers of all ages
For clarifications contact Volunteering Coordinator Mr.Chanesh @ 97913-17833


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Scribe for Visually Challenged – Disability | Bhumi | Chennai

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Need scribes for writing exams for Visually Challenged Students. Please find the schedule below and revert back with your availability.

VYV Scribe

  • 10th Nov, Monday – Queen Mary’s College – English – 3 scribes required – 9AM to 12PM
  • 10th Nov, Monday – Queen Mary’s College – Tamil – 2 scribes required – 9AM to 12PM
  • 10th Nov, Monday – MSSW – English – 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 11th Nov, Tuesday – Ambedkar Law College, High Court – English – 1 scribe required – 2PM to 5PM
  • 11th Nov, Tuesday – Ambedkar Law University, R.A.Puram – English – 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 12th Nov, Wednesday – Queen Mary’s College – English – 3 scribes required – 9AM to 12PM
  • 12th Nov, Wednesday – Queen Mary’s College – Tamil – 2 scribes required – 9AM to 12PM
  • 12th Nov, Wednesday – MSSW – English – 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 12th Nov, Wednesday – Chellammaal College – Tamil – 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 12th Nov, Wednesday – Ambedkar Law College, High Court – Tamil- 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 12th Nov, Wednesday – Ambedkar Law College, High Court – English – 1 scribe required – 2PM to 5PM
  • 13th Nov, Thursday – Chellammaal College – Tamil – 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 13th Nov, Thursday – Ambedkar Law College, High Court – Tamil- 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 13th Nov, Thursday – Ambedkar Law College, High Court – English – 1 scribe required – 2PM to 5PM
  • 13th Nov, Thursday – Ambedkar Law University, R.A.Puram – English – 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 14th Nov, Friday – Chellammaal College – Tamil – 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 14th Nov, Friday – Ambedkar Law College, High Court – Tamil- 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 14th Nov, Friday – Ambedkar Law College, High Court – English – 1 scribe required – 2PM to 5PM
  • 15th Nov, Saturday – Queen Mary’s College – English – 3 scribes required – 9AM to 12PM
  • 15th Nov, Saturday – Queen Mary’s College – Tamil – 2 scribes required – 9AM to 12PM
  • 15th Nov, Saturday – Ambedkar Law College, High Court – Tamil- 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM
  • 15th Nov, Saturday – Ambedkar Law University, R.A.Puram – English – 1 scribe required – 10AM to 1PM

If you are interested contact Venkat, Chennai Social Service @ 9841550476/ 8754045125 for further details.

  • 12th Nov – 19th Nov – Chellammal College, Guindy, 1 scribe required Ct: 9710798215
  • 30th Nov, Sunday – RR Matric School, Perambur, 1 scribe required Ct: 9884821534

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