Education is necessary for every child in order for society and communities to develop. Recently the Indian Government instated a law making it necessary for every child to get an education, but many children leave school so there is a need for assistance in the schools located in rural and remote areas. We don’t need our volunteers to speak native English, there is no need for TOEFL/IELTS certification. The project runs in the rural area village near Jaipur. We already have teachers in the school which teach English to children but they are not very good English speakers and their pronunciation is very poor. Helping with English teaching you can greatly enhance the learning experience and the future prospects of hundreds of children and adults. There are also not much extra curricular activities like sport, drama or music lessons for example. Because such things are not organized in the school it makes children not be interested in attending school, they get bored because of the lack of extracurricular activities, so we encourage volunteers to organize such activities. We decided to bring International volunteers to help so that a solid base of education at the primary level is constituted and the children can be prepared to accept the challenge of higher education fearlessly in the future.

WORK FOR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteering work will include teaching English, support or help for teachers in teaching methods, helping with improving pupil’s communication skills, drawing-painting, music, dancing with students, making sure of regular attendance of children through motivating their families by visiting regularly, creating a more child-friendly environment in the schools through decorating/painting them. Your help will make an enjoyable and creative environment for children. Volunteering work continues to motivate children to pursue education. This will help children develop skills and acquire pleasant experiences. Volunteers can assist in different areas of education like English, mathematics, arts and sports. Since volunteering activities are organized in government/private schools where it exists an acute shortage of teachers, the volunteers are therefore expected to focus mainly on the syllabus being taught in schools.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM

There is no specific skill requirement to join the volunteering program. But volunteers who love and are passionate about helping people who are in need & also like to learn about the culture/life of the people in the country can join the program.

Employees in the Project

We run this project with our partner NGO which has local volunteers who take care of these children. One of our program coordinator will always be there at the project site to assist the foreign volunteers. Local volunteers are not good in English so the coordinator helps foreign volunteers in all stages.

Expectations

We expect volunteers to not act as if they are here as tourists, they must do the work they are here to do. They need to understand that they come for work and need to live like the people here live, respect the culture and get involved with all that is happening in India.

Skills Required for Program

There is no specific skill requirement to join the volunteering program. But volunteers who love and are passionate about helping people who are in need & also like to learn about the culture/life of the people in the country can join the program.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS PROJECT

>A memorable time with children being a part of their life. >An enormous satisfaction from inside as you worked who have your needs. >An unforgettable memory by spending time in India. >Opportunity to learn Indian culture, language and their traditions. >An entry in your CV as you have worked in under-developed country that will boost your profile in job market. >Life time member with VWI after completion of your project.

LANGUAGE BARRIER

Language is not a problem for the international participants joining the program. The host family, our staffs, taxi drivers and kids/women in the program can understand basics. However if you are un-comfortable with the language barrier you can join a week Hindi Lesson Class which run 90 minutes Monday to Friday costs $150 for a week. During submission of OnlinE application you can request in the form.

VWI makes arrangements for room, food and transportation for the volunteers, from the first day of the volunteer’s arrival in Jaipur, India. Volunteers will be living with the Indian Host Family. You will be having your own room at the host family house which can be shared by the same gender volunteer in the program. Participants coming with their friends, couples or family members live together at the same accommodation. Our host families are carefully screened and selected based on VWI requirements. Host families are experience in the realm of hosting international travelers from last 10 years. You will be getting 3 Meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), traditional but very nutritious. The meals serves at the accommodation are the everyday meals which are eaten by the Indian Families. This is how the program has made to make you feel and Live Like a Local. However if you are not able to adjust with the Indian meals or need more nutrition/protein/special diet in your meals you can arrange by your own from the near by local market. Staying with Host family will give you the opportunity to learn about Indian Life, meet the locals, try local food, speak local language and make yourself to immerse in local customs and traditions. The host family members are able to communicate in English and are very friendly with volunteers. The accommodations are neat and clean and provide volunteers a home away from home experience. Our volunteers have private rooms at the host family house which can be shared by the same gender in the program. If you prefer to have your own room you can pay additional to have a private room. The host family homes are equipped with wifi internet. You will have a very good access through computer & by Wi-Fi access. The house has filtered drinking water, geysers, air conditioning, satellite television, modern toilets, comfortable beds, fans and air conditioner. The homes are close to useful amenities like banks, ATMs, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades. The program location is 20-30 minutes drive from the House. We also arrange transportation facility for volunteers which will everyday pick you to project site and drop to your home when you finish work. You will have everyday auto-rickshaw (tuk-tuk) or Car ride for Transportation.

Food Menu :-In Breakfast our Host Family will prepare you everyday Tea/Coffee + Bread or Poha or Indian Paratha. In Lunch & Dinner you will be having 2 Type of Indian Vegetable's + Roti ( Chapati's ) + Rice + Yogurt + Pickles. On food table there is always basket of fruits which you can use anytime.

Accommodation Option :-Please check our various accomodation options. Most of the participants prefer to choose Basic Accomodation Home which is shared by 2 participants.

• Basic Accommodation Home Stay [ Included in Price ] [ Shared by 2 Participants] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
• Basic Accommodation Home Stay [ Private Room] [ Additional $100 weekly ] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
• Luxury Accommodation Home Stay [Additional $350 per week ] [ Meals - Breakfast ]
• Hotel Accommodation [ Additional $450 per week ] [ Meals - Breakfast ]
• Own Accommodation [ Get Discount in Program Fees ]

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Own Accomodation Option :-Some participants wants to have their own accommodation & not interested to live with Indian Host Family. You can book your own accommodation/hotel as well to join the program or we will also help you in doing it. We will arrange your transportation from their to project.

Shopping and supplies:-There are many shops near the accommodation where volunteers can go and buy stuff for their requirements. The accommodation facility in the main city area of Jaipur so it’s easy to buy anything as shops are in walking distance. If a volunteer wants to go in Branded Shopping mall they need to take a Taxi ( Tuk- Tuk ). When our taxi driver is not taking them to the project site, he can be hired by volunteers to take them to the Branded Shopping mall, but they have to pay him.

Day 1: Today you will arrive in Jaipur. Our VWI staff member will pick you up from your arrival destination & welcome you. After picking you up, we will transfer you to the Host Family accommodation. We will introduce you to the host family members and we will guide you through the accommodation facilities and the things which are near. You will also be introduce about the project, your everyday working schedule, rules and regulation of volunteering, what to do & dont’s. which can be useful to you throughout your trip & guide you to the facilities which a traveler needs in new place.

 

Day 2 to working days: Get ready to meet your lovely children which you will be teaching.Our project taxi will come to pick you from your accommodation in Jaipur and bring you at the program site. You will be met also with your program coordinator & local staff which will guide you all about the things at the center, what to do, how to do & make lesson plans for kids at the center.

 

Weekends: The weekends are free for you to relax and enjoy Pinkcity. Every weekend we cover sightseeing of the Beautiful Historical places, Cultural places & programs with our VWI staff team. Volunteers have opportunity to meet with other volunteers also from other projects sites as everybody gets together on these days. However there are several other side trips that you can join which will greatly enhance your experience of Desert Place in Rajasthan, India.

If you are interested in this project then contact us to be a part of Volunteering With India