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#CORDUSASERVICEVISIT2024 #STUDENTS #WINTER2024

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Portland!

Wish you a joyful and vibrant Navaratri. May the strength, wisdom, and prosperity of the Goddesses grace your life abundantly!

We’re excited to announce that applications for CORD USA Winter Service Visits 2024 are now open for students! To ensure the best experience for everyone involved, please take note of the following important information:

Details of the visit:

Full Program Commitment: Chaperones and students must commit to being present for the entire duration of the program. It is not possible to attend only a part of the service visit.

Individual Applications: Each student is required to fill out their own application independently. Applications will be disqualified if submitted by a parent or guardian.

Visa and OCI Requirements: To participate in these Service Visits, you must meet the visa requirements by the regulations of the Government of India or possess an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card.

Accurate Contact Information: Please ensure that you type all email addresses accurately during the application process. We cannot be held responsible for any typos in your application.

Self-Reliance During the Program: Students will be spending two weeks in rural India, away from their families. We require them to be self-reliant and use their own email and cell phones for preparatory meetings and communication.

Email Acknowledgment: Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email acknowledgment. Further information and updates will be communicated via email. Please remember to check your spam folder as well.

Recommendation Letter: As a chaperone, we require a recommendation from your Chinmaya Mission Center coordinator. As a student participant, we require a recommendation letter from your current Bala Vihar teacher. An email will be automatically sent to her/him once you apply.

Payment and Visit Details: Detailed payment and visit information can be found in the FAQ document. It is essential to download, read, and accept the terms and conditions before applying. Applications are evaluated by a National team and their decisions are final.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to receiving your applications and sharing this meaningful service experience with you!

Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2024/

All the best!

Subha Varma Pathial

#CORDUSASERVICEVISIT2024 #chaperones #STUDENTS #WINTER2024
Dear Friends,

Greetings from Portland!

Wishing you a life filled with happiness, prosperity, and endless joy on this auspicious Ganesha Utsav!

We’re excited to announce that applications for CORD USA Winter Service Visits 2024 are now open for chaperones! To ensure the best experience for everyone involved, please take note of the following important information:

Details of the visit:

Where: CORD Deuladiha, India
Dates: December 23, 2024 (Monday) to January 4, 2025 (Saturday)
Registration Fee: $1500
– $250 non-refundable fee per person for application registration
– $1250 after the application is accepted.

Chaperone Selection: Once the chaperones are selected, the relevant information will be communicated to them.

Full Program Commitment: Chaperones and students must commit to being present for the entire duration of the program. It is not possible to attend only a part of the service visit.

Individual Applications: Each student is required to fill out their own application independently. Applications will be disqualified if submitted by a parent or guardian.

Visa and OCI Requirements: To participate in these Service Visits, you must meet the visa requirements in accordance with the regulations of the Government of India or possess an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card.

Accurate Contact Information: Please ensure that you type all email addresses accurately during the application process. We cannot be held responsible for any typos in your application.

Self-Reliance During the Program: Students will be spending two weeks in rural India, away from their families. We require them to be self-reliant and use their own email and cell phones for preparatory meetings and communication.

Email Acknowledgment: Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email acknowledgment. Further information and updates will be communicated via email. Please remember to check your spam folder as well.

Recommendation Letter: As a chaperone, we require a recommendation from your Chinmaya Mission center coordinator.  As a student participant, we require a recommendation letter from your current Bala Vihar teacher. An email will be automatically sent to her/him once you submit the application.

Payment and Visit Details: Detailed payment and visit information can be found in the FAQ document. It is essential to download, read, and accept the terms and conditions before applying. Applications are evaluated by a National team and their decisions are final.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to receiving your applications and sharing this meaningful service experience with you!

Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2024/

Thank you!
Subha Varma Pathial

#CORDUSASERVICEVISIT2024 #STUDENTS #SUMMER2024

Dear Friends,

Wishing you a joyous Spring!

CORD USA Summer Service Visits 2024, applications are now open for students!  Participation in the entire program is mandatory; attending only part of the service visit is not possible.

Details of the visit:

Please note that participants must meet the visa requirements outlined by the Government of India or possess an OCI card.

Our service project visits have been incredibly rewarding, with a significant impact on participants. Upon submission, you will receive an email acknowledgment and further information will be communicated via email. Please ensure all email addresses of you, your parents, and Bala Vihar teacher are typed accurately, as we are not responsible for typos in your application. Please check your spam folder as well.

Payment and visit details can be found in the FAQ document. Please download, read, and accept the chaperone guidelines, terms & conditions before applying. Applications will be evaluated by a National team, and their decisions are final.

Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2024/

If you have any questions or concerns, I am just an email away. Thank you and all the best!

Subha Varma Pathial

#CORDUSASERVICEVISIT2024 #CHAPERONES #SUMMER2024

Dear Friends,

Wishing you an auspicious Mahashivratri!

Announcing CORD USA Summer Service Visits 2024! Please note that student applications will be accepted only after chaperone requirements are fulfilled. Participation in the entire program is mandatory; attending only part of the service visit is not possible.

Details of the visit:

Where: CORD Siruvani, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Dates: 14th July to 27th July 2024
Registration Fee: $1500
– $250 non-refundable fee per person for application registration
– $1250 after the application is accepted.

Please note that participants must meet the visa requirements outlined by the Government of India or possess an OCI card.

Our service project visits have been incredibly rewarding, with a significant impact on participants. The success of these visits depends heavily on the dedication of our chaperones. To prioritize this, we are initially accepting applications for chaperones and will open it for students once the chaperone quota is filled. If you have children interested in participating, you can mention their names in the “Volunteering Activities” section, and they will need to submit separate applications when student applications open.

As a chaperone, a recommendation from your center coordinator is required. Please ensure all email addresses are typed accurately, as we are not responsible for typos in your application.

Upon submission, you will receive an email acknowledgment and further information will be communicated via email. Please check your spam folder as well.

Payment and visit details can be found in the FAQ <https://cordusa.org/servicevisit/servicevisit2024.zip> document. Please download,  read, and accept the chaperone guidelines, terms & conditions before applying. Applications will be evaluated by a National team, and their decisions are final.

Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2024/

If you have any questions or concerns, I am just an email away. Thank you and all the best!

Dear friends,

Get your schedule lined up and be ready to apply online!
The application forms will go live in the next few days.

CORD USA Summer Service Visit 2024

Age group: High School students, age 15 and above.
Where: CORD Siruvani, Tamil Nadu
Dates: 14th July to 27th July 2024

Details: We will open for chaperones first. We open the applications for students ONLY AFTER interviewing and finalizing the chaperones.  More information is here.

If this link does not work, please cut and paste the following URL to your browser
https://cordusa.org/servicevisit/ServiceVisitSP.pdf

Thank you!
Subha