Volunteers Unit

DBAI effectively expands its reach and impact through the invaluable assistance of numerous volunteers, enabling the organisation to amplify its efforts and serve more communities. These volunteers include students from various colleges who join DBAI as interns to gain hands-on experience in the field of social work.

By providing internships and fieldwork opportunities, DBAI offers a practical learning environment for aspiring social workers, allowing them to acquire real-world insights and skills that are crucial for their professional development. Interns are closely guided and mentored by experienced professionals, ensuring that they receive the necessary support and supervision throughout their time at DBAI.

Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Salem
Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Salem

Don Bosc Vazhikaatti & sYESc

DBAI recognizes that vocational guidance and job placements are critical needs for young people today. Many have strong qualifications but struggle to find suitable employment opportunities. To address this need, DBAI established a centre for career guidance, training, and job placement under the umbrella of Don Bosco Vazhikaatti.

Vazhikaatti is committed to creating awareness among rural youth about available job opportunities in the government and private sectors, as well as through self-employment schemes and career-oriented services. The organisation extends its services to all central and southern districts of Tamil Nadu, with a regional office located in Salem.

Students seeking employment can register with Vazhikaatti, which helps them find suitable job opportunities. The organisation also conducts life skills training and career guidance programs in schools and colleges to prepare young people for the workforce. Mega events like Vetri Namadhe and job fairs are also organised by Vazhikaatti to provide opportunities for young people to connect with potential employers.

To support young people to enter government jobs, DBAI established the Salem Youth Empowerment Study Center (sYESc). This centre provides training and coaching for young people from marginalised communities seeking to enter the civil services. By working with various stakeholders, sYESc aims to provide world-class civil service coaching and support to help young people achieve their goals.

Past Pupil’s Unit

The Salesian Past Pupils’ Association is a global movement of young people and adults, both men and women, with local branches connected to numerous Salesian projects across the world. Anyone who has attended Salesian schools, youth centres, hostels, or camps is considered a past pupil and can join the Association of Past Pupils of Don Bosco to maintain their connection with the Salesian Family. In Salem, the Past Pupil’s Association actively contributes to the work of DBAI.

Through this association, young people who have benefited from DBAI’s education and support are consistently followed up and kept in touch with. Twice a year, they gather at DBAI for reunions and networking events. These gatherings typically include sessions on life coping and job skills, followed by sharing experiences from their professional lives. Additionally, past pupils actively participate in DBAI’s activities and initiatives, using their experience and knowledge to further support the organisation’s mission.

The Salesian Past Pupils’ Association not only maintains a strong connection among its members but also serves as a platform for past pupils to give back to their community, helping to create a positive impact and sustain the legacy of the Salesian Family.

Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Salem

Salesian Co-Operators

The Salesian Cooperators is a global organisation founded by Don Bosco to address the needs of the countless young people who sought his guidance and support. In Salem, the Salesian Cooperators movement is dynamic and proactive, with over thirty members actively participating in regular meetings and assisting in various activities.

Many of the staff at DBAI and parents of Salesians have joined the movement, further strengthening its impact and reach. As a diverse group of dedicated individuals, Salesian Cooperators work together to continue Don Bosco’s mission of nurturing and empowering young people.

These committed volunteers contribute their time, skills, and resources to support the initiatives of DBAI and other Salesian programs, creating a positive impact on the lives of young people in need. Their involvement in the Salesian Cooperators movement helps to ensure the continued growth and development of the organisation, allowing it to better serve the needs of the community.