Mother Meera School in India

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MOTHER’S VISION FOR THE SCHOOL

Mother’s Vision is to give Her Indian children a high standard of education in a school managed and structured by western standards and with the help of volunteers.

TEACHING AND MANAGEMENT – structured by Western standards
VOLUNTEERS – help keep the school running smoothly
A CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING APPROACH, such as Montessori, is envisioned

With Mother’s guidance, our devotion and surrender, Mother’s Vision will continue to manifest. If you are able to spend a month or more in India, this is a wonderful opportunity to work with Mother and Her children. To support Her as She is supporting us.

MOTHER MEERA OPENED AN ORPHANAGE 28 SEP 2007

One day, Mother simply opened the doors of Her private home to shelter children that didn’t have families to support them. She endearingly called them ’ashram kids’. In love and surrender two Western devotees committed to the challenging task of caring full-time for these kids, devoting their entire life to support Mother’s Vision.

The ashram kids then had a long way to walk to their local school on dusty and perilous roads, often accompanied by their loving ashram dog, whom Mother named Shivaji. He protected them from stray dogs and harassment. When the trek to the local school became too much of a hardship, Mother simply decided to open Her own school in Her home. Now the ashram kids only need to walk from one building to another on Mother’s protective grounds. They enjoy taking care of their school, they mature and take pride in their duties. For the love of Her ashram kids, and all Her children, Mother is continuously transforming the world.

THE MOTHER MEERA SCHOOL WAS INAUGURATED 7 JUN 2010

Thus, the orphanage was the humble beginning for Mother’s family of schools which now is a temple of learning for over 1000 students.
Construction and development of the School has arisen out of Mother’s Vision. Mother, together with devoted western volunteers worked hard to bring it to fruition.
We are all are asked to pitch in and keep it running smoothly by humbly following Mother’s intimate guidance.
Please come and volunteer now!

PRESENTLY

A seed planted carefully, well watered and cared for, now has matured into a tree with countless fruits and seedlings. It provides shade, comfort, education and hope for a multitude of Indian children as they ripen under Mother’s inspiring rays of Divine Grace and Love. The Mother Meera School is a group of schools in and around Madanapalle, India, consisting of The Mother Meera English Medium High School and several Mother Meera English Medium/Primary Schools. A small home for the ashram kids and volunteer accommodations are part of the main school’s campus.

Classes range from Baby Class to 10th Standard (3-16 years)
More than 1000 students are registered at the main school.
The main school has 48 classrooms, including Computer and Audio Visual rooms, a Science Lab, rooms with digital teaching aids, and a Library. It also has WiFi.
About 100 people are employed in Mother’s schools.

Along with the academic education, many periods of prayer and silent meditation are merged into the daily school routine: before school begin; at breaks and lunch time; before and after classes; and in the afternoon. Local religions are beautifully reflected in the School’s students and teachers, all united peacefully under Mother Meera’s protective umbrella. The Western volunteers add yet another dimension, making THE MOTHER MEERA SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURE INTO THE SELF.

A steady stream of devoted and capable volunteers is needed, willing to work together, harmoniously, for Mother’s transformation of the world.
Please come with the wish for the children’s bright future and unity of all, as well as your own personal development. Put into action your believes knowing in your heart that the Divine Mother’s Grace is here to help all and transform everything.
Support Mother Meera’s Vision.
Offer the gifts and talents She granted you for Her work in the world.

Volunteering

”IT IS A TIME TO WORK WITH THE POWER AND LOVE OF
THE DIVINE IN THE WORLD.
WHEN PEOPLE ARE REALLY DEDICATED TO THE DIVINE,
THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTION AND PRAYER.”
– Mother Meera: Answers

Please support the Mother Meera School. Western volunteers help the school running smoothly by following Mother’s direct and personal guidance. Mother's vision is to base the teaching and management structures of the school on Western standards, and on a child-centered learning approach.

Many volunteers are always needed in:

All SCHOOLS – to support local teachers in classes or otherwise with our Western presence and approach.
THE OFFICE – in management and logistical tasks
GENERAL MAINTENANCE – plumbing, building, painting, repairing and decorating, etc.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING – at all schools and volunteer accommodations.
OTHER AREAS – cleaning, gardening, and cooking.
TUTORING and working with the resident children, especially on weekends and holidays.
IN GENERAL our Western presence alone is educational for the children, just as theirs is for us. It instills hope for a good future and helps them adjust easily to different cultures and a fast changing and extremely demanding national and international world.

Every school day, with more than 1000 children, requires presence of awareness and the willingness to help and support. Much work needs to be done and many volunteers are needed. Please volunteer.

”I WANT PEOPLE TO BE STRONG, SELF-RELIANT,
UNSELFISH AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORLD
WITH WHATEVER SKILLS AND GIFTS THEY HAVE.
I WANT THEM TO WORK.
OLD SEPARATIONS BETWEEN HOLY AND
UNHOLY ARE NOT TRUE ANYMORE.”
– Mother Meera: Answers

MOTHER’S WISH-FULFILLING JEWEL

The School is like a wish-fulfilling jewel for all who have wanted to be close to Mother and yearned to reciprocate Her Love. Even with Her intense international Darshan schedule, Mother continues to visit Her Indian School on a monthly basis to ensure that Her vision for the school is evolving and thriving well.

Volunteering is a delightful opportunity to observe the Divine Mother sharing and enlightening our lives, as one of us and in all Her different Divine Forms. To see Her walk, talk, laugh, scold, joke, and instruct. Tenderly arrange flowers, potently end conflicts or change hopeless situations. Repair electrical extension cords or sort and declutter a heap of messy tools. Attend meetings with teachers, staff or volunteers. All is Divine Grace, Darshan, in Mother’s Presence. Mother does everything with such detail and the love She holds for everything is apparent. Her loving radiant smile, intense gaze and presence shower Divine Blessings on the volunteers, inspiring an intimate relationship with the Divine, the world and ourselves.

Working with Mother is Darshan. In Mother’s presence awareness intensifies. The work in India can be challenging and occasionally overwhelming. Yet, whenever needed Mother’s Grace brings balance, perhaps by personal interaction, through a personal assignment to help children maintain discipline or simply by the school’s schedule that includes silence and meditation. Thus, Mother teaches us to interweave business, noise and stress with silence and meditation until the differences dissolve. Through this intimate connection with Mother we feel safe and know that The Divine Mother is always with us.

”GOD IS WITH US” is written on the Mother Meera School emblem in India.

We simply need to follow The Divine Mother’s guidance and surrender into Her international endeavor of reshaping the world and us. She will open our hearts, ever wider, to the Divine harmony and order here on earth. Not merely by sitting quietly in silent Darshan but also by working and helping on the physical level. Wherever Mother is physically present, there also is Her tangible Divine Darshan, Her Love, Light and Grace.

”EVERYTHING IS DIVINE. GOOD OR BAD. ALL IS GOD.”
– Mother Meera: Answers

Our awareness is heightened and for moments our traumas are eased as we perceive the separations between worldly and Divine disperse.

”THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE WORLD.
THE DIVINE IS EVERYWHERE.”
– Mother Meera: Answers

Mother’s work is an eternal offering to the Divine and of harmony to the world. She never shies away from any kind of work or circumstance. She simply does what needs to be done, supported or not. Mother is living proof and example of the Divine in the world and shows that world transformation is happening right now. We are all Her children and She lovingly cares for all of us, everywhere, with pure love and perfect respect. Accepts everything and unceasingly surrenders all for the well-being of Her children.

Mother is giving volunteers the most fortunate opportunity to personally talk with Her. Volunteers are encouraged to go to Mother to ask Her advice on individual or work related issues, concerns and beliefs, anything that is troubling their hearts and minds.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERING

A sincere longing to serve the Divine Mother, devotion and the willingness to surrender our preconceived notions are needed, as well as:

Willingness to abide by Mother’s instructions
A love and natural affinity for children is essential, but volunteers do not need to be teachers
A command of the English language is helpful, but aspiration is of utmost importance
Respect, flexibility, adaptability and the desire to work and live in harmony with others
Good health, self-reliance, and self-responsibility
The ability to cover personal travel expenses and living costs. Living expenses are minimal in India.

Volunteers can offer any God-given talent and skill. Serving the Divine Mother and Her Indian children will instill change and a deep connection with the Self.

VOLUNTEER ACCOMMODATIONS

A private room and bathroom, as well as communal kitchen on the school grounds are provided for volunteers. If you are able to spend a month or more in India, please consider applying to support the school. Please contribute your gifts and talents, your time and support, to serve the Mother Meera School in India. The children need your help, and you will grow while serving the Divine Mother.

Imagine to listen to the Divine Mother’s
Soothing and delightful voice
To hear Her laugh
To see Her walk

Perhaps we hear Her scold
Or fiery give instructions
In our hearts we know
It is God’s Love
Changing us
And the entire world

Our heavy hearts rejoice
Our souls have found their meaning in this life
At long last we are home
And know that all is well

God is with us
The Divine Mother carries us
And our burden

How to volunteer?

If your only destination is the Mother Meera School, please do not book your flight until everything is clear and we have confirmed the dates!

Step 1. Write an email to and let us know the exact dates you want to come. Send the dates together with you name, contact details and a picture of yourself.

Important: It is not very helpful when all volunteers fly with Mother to India and back again with Mother. That way there are no volunteers in the school when Mother isn't there. It is better to plan your trip so that your help also covers some of the time Mother isn't there.

In May there are school holidays and the school is closed.

Step 2. If this is your first time, please come to darshan and have a chat with us, if distance is not an obstacle.

Step 3. Wait until you hear from us that we have confirmed the dates.

Step 4. Fill out the Volunteers Form (below), get your visa, and book your airplane ticket. Please send the following documents to :

● Volunteer Form
● Copy of your passport
● Copy of your visa
● Itinerary / travel plan as shown on your flight ticket

Step 5. One week before arrival:

● Please fill out the Online C-Form requested by the Indian government for the visitor's registration: Online C-Form
● Make sure that you have organized your airport pick-up.

Volunteer Form

Fill out the Volunteer Form and mail it together with a passport-like photo to:

Please also print out a copy of the filled out form and bring it along with you to India.

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VOLUNTEER FORM - Personal information
1) Last Name:
2) First Name:
3) Phone (+country code):
4) Email:
5) Address:
6) Date of Birth:
7) Nationality:
8) Sex (female/male):
9) Mother’s name, email, address:
10) Father’s name, email, address:
11) Level of your English (poor/medium/good):
12) Are you
- regularly employed: ____
- self-employed: ____
- retired: ____
13) Your Profession:
14) Employer Name and Contact Info:
15) Please, tell us about yourself (motivation/skills/experience with children, other):

RELATIVE’S INFORMATION
16) Close Relative’s Name:
17) Relation:
18) Email:
19) Phone (+country code):

FRIEND’S INFORMATION
20) Name:
21) Email:
22) Phone (+country code):

WHOM DO WE CONTACT IN AN EMERGENCY?
23) Name:
24) Relation:
25) Phone (+country code):
26) Email:
27) Any health problems we should know about (i.e. are you on medicine for: diabetes, allergies, depression, heart problems, tuberculosis, etc.):

INFORMATION FOR INDIA
28) Estimated Arrival Date at School:
29) Estimated Departure Date:
30) Will you stay at the School the entire period (yes/no):
31) If not, please provide information:
32) Have you received Mother Meera’s Darshan before (yes/no):
33) Have you visited India before or been to developing countries (yes/no):
34) Sometimes you might have to share a room. Is that OK for you (yes/no):
35) Which airport are you flying from?
36) What are your preferences – which age group of children would you like to work with (check all that apply):
        ☐ Kindergarten    ☐ Classes 1-5    ☐ Classes 6-10
37) How many hours do you want to you work per day?
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Free Scholarships

Mother Meera School also offers a limited number of free boarding school scholarships for classes 8th and 9th Standard. To read more about these possibilities, please go to www.mothermeerafreeboarding.school.

Contact us

Mother Meera Ashram Vidyalaya
Paramatma Dari
Madanapalle 517325
Annamayya Dist., A.P., India
Phone: +91 (0)9493 628 108

Send an email to:

Donations

The Mother Meera Foundation Germany (Mutter Meera Stiftung) is a non-profit organisation to support The Mother Meera School in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India. The school, including the kindergarten, has over a thousand students.

If you want to support the school you can donate either via bank transfer (Überweisung) or PayPal here: