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Old Apr 29, 2019, 4:32 am
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oliver2002
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Originally Posted by geilux
Definitely because of Mother Teresa. And also, because we are interested in visiting this city
You can just show up to volunteer at 3 days a week (Mo/We/Fr) at Sishu Bhawan. https://www.motherteresa.org/volunte...f-charity.html

The MoC is very used to westerners showing up to volunteer and handle it nicely. The centralisation of the registration was organised to control the flow. In peak season dozens of volunteers showed up at the Kalighat facility each morning totally blocking the place. Curiously Kalighat with the hospice for the destitue & dying is the most popular...
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