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Education for Street Children - Jaipur, India

Location: India: Jaipur

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Start on any day of the year

http://www.lovevolunteers.org

5 Manor Road Guildford, Surrey GU2 9NE England

Call Us

Phone: 00447530844071

Description

Among the poorest inhabitants of India's cities are families living in tent communities. Severely lacking basic necessities and resources, their children take to the streets. Volunteer programs aimed at helping them involve the following responsibilities: teaching basic life-skills, social skills and hygiene awareness amongst the children, as well as some English, mathematics and creative subjects. Another duty is regularly visiting families to promote attendance by the children at the centre.

Highlights

* Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organisation that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

* Since Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization, it is one of the most affordable ways to help out in a developing country while being immersed in the local culture.

* Volunteers are accommodated either with a host family or in a guesthouse. In either case, one can expect to share a bathroom. Three meals are provided daily.

* On the day after arrival at the project destination, orientation for takes place, to provide an understanding of the entire volunteer program, of Indian history, culture and traditions. There is an introduction to Hindi, an explanation of the rules and regulations, as well as a tour of the work location and of the local surroundings, including the local market.

* The working week runs from Monday to Friday, with a total of between 20-25 hours worked. Free time in the evenings and weekends is plentiful, and might be spent visiting the countryside, reading, playing sports, as well as planning and going on excursions to local places of interest. On Friday evenings, volunteers in India often organise a get-together to mark the end of the working week.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Prices as low as USD 290 for one week.

Cost Include Description:

Includes accommodation, three meals a day, an airport pick-up (if required), orientation and 24/7 in-country support.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Academic Reinforcement
  • Arts
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Health
  • Counseling
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Dental Volunteering
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Home Visit
  • Music
  • Nutrition
  • Primary Education
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Tutor
  • Volunteering
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to India

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Other
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Love Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world. Whether you're planning a week helping a local community as you travel around a country, six months learning the local language, or putting your gap year to good use, Love Volunteers has a program that will give you the best possible experience.

Year Founded

2009

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