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	Prakhar Sharma (volunteering period: Dec’10 & Jan’ 2011) - “Volunteering through Joining Hands added substantial value to my volunteering experience. I was a toddler searching for some ‘Hand’ to guide me to join a trustworthy NGO. Joining Hands associated me with one of the world renowned NGO. They truly deserve their name.”
	Niina Ahonen (volunteering period: Feb – May’10) – “From the first time I met the people at Joining Hands I felt a feeling of hospitality and kindness. I feel that it was important to have an organization like Joining Hands between me and the host NGO. In this new environment and culture, I got support and information regarding volunteering in India. Overall volunteering through Joining Hands changed my life and opened my eyes to the reality of developing world. “
	Elizabeth Churchill (volunteering period: Sept’ – Nov’ 10) – “I felt if I had any problems or concerns, I could turn to Joining Hands for support. They gave me a very positive and secure volunteering experience that matched my skills and circumstances. Volunteering through Joining Hands affected my whole life because they showed me that, I could make a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged children. I feel very encouraged to do more volunteering in the future because of this.”
	Isha Chawla (volunteering period: March’10) - “It was my first volunteering experience but definitely not the last. I was short of time but never short of support. Thank you for the trust and the heart warming experience. You are doing a great job. “
	Corinne Bader (volunteering period: Dec’10 & Jan’ 2011) - “I could learn a lot. I was most welcomed at Joining Hands and in the NGO and I got the best treatment one can imagine. It was a really great experience, just too short. But I hope I’m coming back once again.”
	Rachel Walker: (volunteering period Sept. & Nov 2010) – “This is the first time I have volunteered full time therefore I have gained a wealth of experience. It has been a very positive experience. It has made me realize how small contributions are very important. It has also inspired me to take the time to do more and support projects.”
	Namita Nair (volunteering period: May - July ’10) – “Volunteering through Joining Hands has added value to my volunteering experience. I have become more sensible and sensitive towards the weaker section of the society and an enthusiasm has come up in me to help the needy in some way or other.’’
	Joining Hands is an excellent medium through which I was able to gain an insight into a whole new world. They made my journey as well as my destination exceptionally special and worthwhile -Eshaan, Student at Dubai American Academy
	Joining Hands placed me in Jamghat and I could utilize my abilities in the best possible way -Galen Beck, High School Student, USA Volunteering at Jamghat through Joining Hands made me realize the serious issues and the difficulties faced by street children -Nicholas Farmer, USA
NGO says- Volunteers from Joining Hands have done a remarkable work. They really liked to work with the children and the children enjoyed learning from them. Their enthusiasm and efforts are worth applause. We really appreciate your support. Thank you very much for everything you have done for Jamghat -Amit Sinha Director Jamghat - A Group of Street Children
	My volunteering experience: After my superannuation from service, I felt that I have all through only have given time for my family and me and remained self-oriented. This thought provoked me to enquire about the Institutions who are basically serving children in their school level. My aim was to extend support to the children who are normally below average and are not given attention in their schools I got the opportunity to serve. I am extremely grateful to ‘Joining Hands’ for giving me the platform.
I volunteered with a Drugs rehabilitation centre in May’08. In the centre, children need to be guided and require to be given time for their education relevant to the age and past background.I joined on 18th May’08 and could only spare 2Hrs on Sundays. I have now new friends of mine in the Centre of age group 12 to 50, children and women. However I mostly taught the children who I find are enthusiastic in their response. I personally feel that these centres need more volunteers ‘to bring to the rail, the derailed children of society’. - Mr. R.N. Mukherjee
NGO says - Mr. R.N Mukahrjee conducted remedial education classes for our street children under going treatment for Drug Abuse and behavior modification who are illiterate and drop-outs at primary level. This kind act enhanced the learning level of these children. Organization is very grateful for this great work and hopes for more such wonderful associations in the future. – Dr. Kanchan Kapur, President, Muskan Foundation
	Training the Teachers: Through Corporate Volunteering, 15 day’s workshop ‘Gyanoday’ was conducted for the Teachers of a rural school to improve their English grammar and spoken English skills.
Professionals:
“We all get ourselves in little spaces of our own and fail to look outside. Volunteering is a way to go out of that and do something worthy. I hope what I’ve learnt here, I can share with people back home & make a difference.” - Pepsi Pillay, Psycho-Social Counselor, South Africa “Broadened perspectives and improved understanding of needy people across cultures” Dr. Nathan Valentine, USA
	Corporate Volunteering: Volunteers from WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd helped in painting the school class rooms at Sai Shiksha Sansthan, a rural School in Village Wazid Pur, NOIDA.

	Seminar on 23rd National Eye Donation Fortnight (25 August - 08 Sept, 08) was facilitated for the students of Dyal Singh College, New Delhi in association with National Eye bank and Cornea Services (AIIMS). Student volunteers helped spread awareness on this issue among their peer groups, families & friends. Pledges were submitted to Eye Bank, AIIMS. This ongoing program is being carried out with more colleges and corporations.
Student volunteers: "Joining Hands helped in utilizing my potential effectively. Before joining this NGO I was confident of my capabilities but I was not certain about how to use it. It had acted as a counselor for me. What we all have energy and capacity to work for society but we need guidance and support at every moment. I firmly believe Joining Hands did this job for me. In future also Joining Hands will act as mentor for me. I feel proud to say that I have volunteered for Joining Hands which is doing such a worthy work for society." - Ashish Rohil, BITS, Pilani “Joining Hands is a great prospect because it provides a useful tool to unknowing volunteers in going to trusted NGOs that will make a good fit.”- Anita Sen Gupta, Ohia, USA
	Workshops on ‘Development of Volunteers’ for students and corporate employees were organized. The main objective of these workshops is to develop an attitude of ownership in volunteers towards effective contribution to the development sector.

	Workshops with NGOs: More than 25 NGOs have taken part till date in workshops on ‘Effective Utilization of Volunteers’. Through trainings, NGO’s are encouraged to understand the process involved in utilizing a volunteer in a manner mutually beneficial to both.