Khyati Shahh

I reached out to Poornima a few months ago for volunteering opportunities and she told me about the orientation. I was traveling to India for a couple months so I wanted to interact with kids and give back. She spoke to me about a project called Katha since I wouldn't be here for more than 2 months and then I could do online projects. I am traveling for a week in December and one more day I am committed which I told I will adjust and get back to her. Monday and Friday are the two days they need volunteers for for this project. I never had any NGO reject a volunteers help for not being there for a week. The way she was communicating, it felt like volunteers can either travel or volunteer but can't do both. Never ever seen an NGO reject someone's help. You can assign as many people as you want since someone can't commit 100 % of the days, but you rejecting someone's help sounds very weird to me atleast. Are you really going to assign her another project like you said when she is here only for 2 months? Mention any requirements you have in your initial email so volunteers can look for NGOs that fit their schedule and requirements. I was so excited and now I am disappointed, have to look for a new NGO, and a child has to wait till I can find someone who will accept my services.
One thing I definitely learnt here without volunteering is don't be too open and honest about your schedule else you won't get opportunities to help. I am sure that could be one of the reasons many volunteers commit and then leave. If God has made an arrangement, accept it and he will work things out for you.