The Hope Foundation’s presence amongst university students has been steadily expanding in recent years. Involvement can take numerous forms from HOPE Societies to volunteers to course placements.
A large numbers of these students may have been involved with HOPE during their secondary school years, and wish to continue their support once they continue on to university.
Many university students also volunteer with HOPE in Kolkata during the summer, or as part of a university course.
We have a number of students who spend some of their summer break in Kolkata volunteering with The Hope Foundation. If you have a minimum of 3 weeks to spend in Kolkata, you can make a difference as a HOPE volunteer and experience a truly rewarding time working with vulnerable children in India.
If you are interested in applying for the Volunteer Programme, please visit our dedicated Volunteer with HOPE page.
Where possible, The Hope Foundation is able to facilitate college placements from disciplines other than teacher training. Please note these are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the course placement requirements, and availability in our projects in Kolkata. Some examples of college courses that may be suitable include:
We are always looking for fundraisers to host events and fundraisers, such as table quizzes, coffee mornings, movie nights or maybe even something more unique.
Fundraising not only has several benefits such as sharpening presentation skills, practicing goal setting and reinforcing math skills – it also teaches the reality of poverty inspires young people to take action for change.
If you have an idea for a fundraiser then please get in touch with us and we will help you get organised.
We are actively seeking university partners who would be interested in working with The Hope Foundation UK. These mutually benefiting schemes not only provide much-needed support for those living in Kolkata, but also as an experience for the students – working in a new environment and taking part in a unique two-way learning experience, which will no doubt help their studies and future employability.
Our existing partners in Ireland include Froebel College of Education in Dublin and Mary Immaculate College in Limerick. Both colleges deliver educational workshops to teachers and pupils alike across our child protection homes, education centres and crèches.
For more information please call 0208 133 0863 or e-mail info@thehopefoundation.org.uk
University students completing their Gold DofE can now complete their Residential section with HOPE in Kolkata.
A dedicated Kolkata Residential trip allows young people to play an active role in supporting our work across our education and protection projects in a safe and supervised way.
Kolkata Residential trip participants will spend a week living in HOPE accommodation, working at a number of projects across the city as well as having organised activities and group time in the evenings.
This opportunity is for anyone looking for a unique experience as part of their DofE programme, enabling young people to support those less fortunate in a challenging environment while being part of a dedicated team.
Preparation for the trip includes fundraising, being an advocate of HOPE and learning about the vulnerable lives many lead in Kolkata. The Kolkata Residential trip serves to help others as well as your own range of skills as you prepare and partake in this experience. For more information, please contact andrew@thehopefoundation.org.uk.
