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Education Volunteer Placements in India
Location: India: Jaipur
Program Duration: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year-round
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Phone: 1-212-924-0446
Fax: 1-212-924-0575
Description
Includes placement, housing, and meals!
Participate in educational enhancement for primary-school students. Responsibilities include: teaching children English and Mathematics; painting, playing games and singing with the children; working with local teachers in creating low-cost and fun teaching material; helping doctors and hospital staff with regular health checkups of the children; and creating basic hygiene awareness among children on a regular basis.
Highlights
After a night in New Delhi, the program begins formally in Jaipur, the bustling and historic capital of Rajasthan. Volunteers stay with local families during a 3-day orientation that covers issues such as:
* Indian history and culture
* Volunteering and community development
* An introduction to Hindi
Each placement includes 3 off-site excursions:
* Sightseeing of Amber Fort in Jaipur with elephant ride
* Camel safari on full-board basis with overnight camping in the desert
* Tiger safari at Ranthambore National Tiger Reserve
Volunteer in India Placement Options
Volunteer placements are designed to involve about 15-20 hours of work per week. Volunteers in India also benefit from special workshops on Indian culture such as yoga and cooking, and planned excursions to local sites of interest. Plenty of free time will also exist for reading, relaxing and exploring the local surroundings. Volunteers are aided by local assistants who serve as guides, translators, and overall support staff.
Qualifications
* Be at least 18 years of age with at least a high school diploma
* Be in good health with an independent, flexible, open-minded attitude
* Be able to live and work in rural communities where conditions are basic
Minimum Education
High School
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
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Cost Include Description:
* Placement in a volunteer project for 8 weeks
* Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
* Airport pick-up in New Delhi.
* First night's hotel.
* 3-day orientation
* Local transportation required by the program
* Housing and all meals
* 3 excursions
* Group workshops on yoga and Indian cooking
* Required materials for activities during the volunteer work
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Academic Reinforcement
- Education
- Health Education
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
- Youth
- Youth Development
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
American, Australian, Canadian Participant.
Participants Travel to India
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
InterExchange's Mission Statement
InterExchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language, teaching English, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States & around the world. Our goal is to create affordable and exciting cultural exchange programs, each with an unparalleled level of support. We take great pride in the professionalism and service of our staff and work hard to ensure our programs provide a rewarding experience for all participants.
