The joy of volunteering at Pehchaan The Street School
Volunteering, a profound word that hits hard inside your mind when you think about it. People do volunteer for various causes including addressing social issues, supporting local organizations or simply help others to make a difference in this planet. So, when it comes to education, its impact becomes immense. Adding volunteering with education not only creates a passion, but also opens new opportunities ahead of everyone to share joy, emotions through effective communication.
Pehchaan The Street School is such an organization committed
to ensuring underprivileged children has the access of learning. Here at Pehchaan The Street School,
there are many volunteers, whose main goal is to help the students getting
valuable knowledge and skills. For most of the volunteers,
working at Pehchaan is a turning point in their lives, as it provides
an opportunity to not only educate but also to gain from experiences of
resilience and hope. The activities of the volunteers runs on the momentum that
education is a basic right for a children, it should not be limited among few.
The classes here held in places like parks or temporary classrooms.
Volunteering at Pehchaan
is an active experience that demands
commitment, imagination, and perseverance. A
volunteer's duties here involve imparting lessons in Mathematics,
English, Science, and Social Studies, providing basic knowledge that can
assist children in mainstream education. At Pehchaan The Street School many
students belong from underprivileged conditions, which makes it difficult for
them to access to regular education. That’s why the volunteers here must ensure
that they use techniques like telling stories, playing games and showing visual
elements to interact with the students. Beside this, they often organize events
like sports, arts and music to introduce the students to the practical world. Some
volunteers further help raise awareness about the value of education among
local communities and families.
Each volunteer at Pehchaan has a special and
enriching experience. One of the most
inspiring things about volunteering is seeing the
resilience and energy of children who are willing to learn
despite the huge challenges they are going through.
For most volunteers, the first day is a combination of
excitement and apprehension. Getting to know the
children, learning about their backgrounds,
and identifying the appropriate teaching style can
be daunting. But the authentic smiles and
warm welcomes from the students immediately melt any fears.
Some of the volunteers shared their valuable experience
while working with Pehchaan The Street School, let’s take a look at them: -
Anshita, Amity University, Noida – “I had the
fortunate experience of visiting Pehchaan The Street School campuses for a few
months now, and to say it was a fulfilling and enriching experience would be an
understatement, since it not just helps to fulfil my duties better, but also
understand myself as a better person as a psychologist, a member of society. Also,
it given me insights how children mindset or students mindset work typically in
various ways. So, it was indeed a great experience, thanks to our authorities
there and our mentors who helped everybody there, they guided me through many
obstacles and corrected my few mistakes also during the course of my tenure. So,
anybody looking for an opportunity to visit Pehchaan The Street School, please
grab it at the earliest. It was a once in a life time experience for me and no
doubt it was great. And lastly, the organisation is doing a great initiative,
so kudos to them, thank you.”
Shruti Shavastav, Christ University: - “I have been a
part of Pehchaan The Street School since last three months, and I loved my
experience here. The kids are so cute and curious about everything. By teaching
them, I also learnt so many things and it’s a two-way learning where I am also
learning while teaching them. The students have shown me so much love that it’s
a little difficult to now go back and not seeing them anymore. So, my
experience has been very good and the organisation is doing a lot on everything
on the gates, it’s actually great.”
Radha, Christ University: - “I am a student of
Psychology and I have been volunteering at Pehchaan The Street School for the
last 15 weeks. My experience over here has been really great, There was a time
when I was thinking what I am going to teach to the students and it was always
a surprise to me how the way they come up with things. Every experience while I
am going back home, I am travelling, and thinking about which way the kids said
this and that really inspired me. Initially I was thinking about what
difference it is going to make, how much time I will be able to do, what
difference is 30 hours is going to make. If someone is considering like this,
please do not think this way because the moment you come here and the students
came running towards you, they greet you. Often, they tell you I am able to do
this because of you, that is the best feeling. So, every little contribution
you can make it feel so so good. If anyone thinking of joining come here, there
are so many people who actually want to make a change and be a part of it.”
Himanshu, Law student, IP University: - “I got to
know about Pehchaan The Street School from a friend, I have been working here
for two months now. And it has been a lovely experience working here. One thing
I like to say is that interacting with students paves a way to relive your
childhood once more and at the same time you can help them to teach, you can be
a part of their life. You can impact their life for profound changes and you know
when they grow up, they always remember you as their mentor or teacher. So, I
would just say that you should visit Pehchaan The Street School for once, if
not teaching them at least interact with them and help them as you can.”
Volunteering is a satisfying experience, yet it is also
fraught with difficulties. The children may not be English or Hindi speakers,
and communication will therefore be a problem at first. Pehchaan The Street
School functions with limited standard textbooks and resources used in regular
schools, so volunteers must be clever. It is heart-wrenching to hear of the
struggles faced by the students, and volunteers find the emotional load too
much at times. Despite the challenges, there are numerous moments of joy and
success. Seeing a child write their name for the first time, solve a math
problem independently, or discuss their dreams confidently makes all the
efforts worthwhile. Perhaps the most touching experience is when old students
come back as volunteers, a proof of the success of Pehchaan's work.
Volunteering at Pehchaan is not merely teaching; it is a
learning experience in itself. It instills empathy and patience, making
volunteers realize the plight of poor children. Every student learns in a different
way, so volunteers have to adjust their teaching style according to the
student’s needs. The experience also instills the belief that even small
gestures of kindness and support can go a long way affecting a good change in a
child's life.
For those who want to make a positive impact, becoming a
volunteer at Pehchaan is can be the path forward. Prospective volunteers can
contact them through their site or social media groups to find out about
existing volunteer programs. First-time volunteers usually go through an
orientation session during which they are informed about the aims of the organization,
instructional methods, and expectations. Despite having flexibility,
consistency is critical if volunteers are to form solid relationships with children.
Those who cannot make a teaching commitment can be used to help with
fundraising, administrative tasks, or raising awareness about the program.
In the upcoming years, Pehchaan The Street School will do
more than ever to support their student’s education. They believe that
socio-economic constraints can no longer block the pathway to a student’s
brighter future. And they are fully dependent on donors, volunteers from people
or well-wishers like you. A little donation will help us to create a way better
future of those 1600 students. Here you are not just donating money, you are
also investing into the huge pool of future talents of our country. So please
don’t hesitate any longer and please donate to us to secure a student’s future
who will be our beloved country’s future.
Pehchaan The Street School isn’t just a place to learn—it’s
where hope takes form, and you become the creator of your own story. Ready to
step in? Visit the following links to learn more and join the movement!
Website link: - https://pehchaanstreetschool.org/
Facebook page link: - Pehchaan The Street School | New Delhi
Facebook Pehchaan group link: - Log into Facebook
Instagram page link :-
https://instagram.com/pehchaanstreetschool?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=181sger2fozl7
To Donate via NEFT - Donation | Pehchaan The Street School
Email Id - pehchaanschool@gmail.com
YouTube channel - Pehchaan The Street School
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Pehchaan_School?s=09
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