Program Duration: The teaching program will require a minimum stay of 1 weeks up to 12 Weeks..

Program Availabilities: All year round –Dates are flexible you can choose your own start and finish date. However we recommend you to arrive on Sunday. To check the availability of the program dates click here :Start Dates

Special Festival Dates 2026: Camel Festival Bikaner 11-13 Jan 2026, Kite Festival Jaipur 14 Jan 2026, Holi Festival of Colors 3-4 Mar 2026, Teej Festival 16 Aug 2026, Sister’s Festival 29 Aug 2026, Dusshera Festival 20 Oct 2026, Diwali Festival of Lights 8 Nov 2026, Pushkar Camel Fair Oct - Nov 2026.

Requirements: We don’t need any qualification for this project. Volunteers must have lots of love & enthusiasm for the project.

Location: Barkot town, Uttarakhand Himalayas.

Project Activities: The activities of this program is to teach kids from age group 5 to 12 years old Basic English and Mathematics, help teachers improve their way of teaching and guide them with new and innovative ways to help children learn faster, improve the basic pronunciation and communication skills, motivate parents to send their kids regularly to class, spread awareness about basic hygiene among children and their families.

Working Days: Monday-Friday. On Weekend we arrange sightseeing tours for volunteers to visit famous tourist spots near around such as Yamunotri temple (pre-historic temple of highest importance among Hindu pilgrims) and Lakhamadal (ancient mystique caves and Shiva temple), a heritage sight preserved by Govt. of India.

What is included: Arranging your Programme, Pre-departure information and support by email/phone, Arrival pickup from Dehradun, Program relevant materials, Accommodation with Indian Host Family, Bottled Water, Internet, 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), and Transportation facility for project site, Weekend Sightseeing’s Tours and 24 hours of admin support.

What is not included: Visa, Flights, Telephone Calls, Monuments/Sightseeing Entry Fees, Insurance Cover, and Airport Drop off.

Flexible Accomodation: If requested you can book your own Hotel Accommodation before coming here if not comfortable with Indian Host Family. We will help you in booking it.

Looking to Volunteer in Himalaya ,India? If yes; then you are in the right place. Help inspire the children in the Himalayan mountains by teaching English and promote confidence in our Teach English volunteer program. The power of education cannot be denied by anyone, but there are many children in rural India who are devoid of basic education due to financial constraints. The program is run for the children who don’t attend or have less attendance because of poverty, helping the parents in farming, lack of motivation towards education and remoteness from the major town. Every year there are many foreign tourists who enter to travel India with the purpose of carrying teaching volunteer work in India along with travelling and cultural exchange. They can join the program and contribute a little to this noble cause. With English becoming a global language for communication now, it becomes imperative to teach English to the kids. Our aim is to build a solid base for children so that they can go confidently for higher education.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

The Location

The school is located in a village in the foothills of the Himalayas. The locals live a basic life and the village has a strong sense of community. You will find most of your needs are provided in a nearby town. The volunteer will be living in a local home stay/hotel. Meals will be provided by a local family who will cook your breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The School

The school is a primary school, with the number of students always fluctuating. However, on average each class has about 15-20 students. There are 10 classes, from lower kindergarten to grade 8, 4-14 years old. The school building is basic, and differs between each school we work with. The school runs from 7:30 am-12:00 pm in the summer time. In winter, the school runs from 8:30 am-2:00 pm. In general, up to grade 5 the students learn 6-7 subjects, and after grade 5 they learn 8-10 subjects including English as a compulsory subject, science, maths, social studies, environmental science, sanskrit, general knowledge, drawing, arts and crafts, and of course Hindi.

WORK FOR VOLUNTEERS

The volunteers associated with this program will be entitled to a number of tasks. Although majority of the task involves teaching English with the help of other teachers but there are many other tasks which can be helped in such as painting the school, drawing learning graffiti, conducting a dance or arts & crafts section, developing Teaching learning material and so on. When teaching the volunteers are expected to be proactive and talk to the teachers, lead a lesson once they have understood the system, create a positive environment for learning. Volunteers can expect to learn Indian education system, method and how it works. They will also get a close purview of the local culture, religion and general way of living. If the volunteers have teaching supplies they would like to bring, they may do so. However it is not required. The volunteers would be working with the volunteer coordinator, alongside the teachers of the school. The program coordinator will welcome you and situate you into the classes, explain the educational set up, the local culture, customs and way of living. He will also explain the do's and don'ts of the local culture and living.

REVIEWS/TESTIMONIALS

Past Volunteers have wonderful time with us in the program. Volunteers join this program all over from the world. Most of our volunteers come from U.S, Canada, U.K, Australia & European Countries; if you come from these region you can also ask us our previous volunteers contact addresses. Have a look also at our previous volunteers reviews in GoAbroad and GoOverseas website.

Teaching Project India by VWI will make you work directly in local rural area school centers run by NGO. This project is very rewarding and it fulfills all my interest for the reason i Came India to Volunteer, “ says Eric Turner from U.K our past volunteer.” Read Our –Volunteers Stories & Reviews about the Program.

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.

Free-time activities

Our community is known for having many fairs, festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Also there are lots of weddings that take place in certain months which you shall be invited. The place is dotted with many easy and medium level hiking trails leading to beautiful village mountains. Explore the trails as you pass by other villagers on the way. Witness children playing in the farms, farming practices, local life, rituals, spiritual practices in the villages. Be prepared to be surprised by the number of people inviting you for a chit-chat over a cup of tea.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS PROJECT

>– A memorable and satisfying experience by teaching poor children.

>– Enhancement of the teaching skills.

>– An opportunity to see rural India closely and be aware of the problems faced and the life of the people living there.

>– Opportunity to spend time in India and have knowledge about the culture,, language and their traditions.

>– You will be a lifetime member of VWI, after the completion of the project.

>– An addition to your CV about working for a good cause.

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.

Video of Intro of our Program

VWI makes arrangements for room, food and transportation for the volunteers, from the first day of the volunteer’s arrival in Jaipur, India. You will be getting accommodation in an Indian Host family. 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. The house has filtered drinking water, geysers, air conditioning, wifi internet facility, modern toilets, comfortable beds, fans and air conditioner. The accommodation is in the main city center of Jaipur which is close to famous monuments of Jaipur Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, useful amenities like banks, ATMs, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades. 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 and sharing the room together. We have also option to have a private room in case you don’t want to share the room with other participant in the program cost additional.

Transportation Facility :-  The program includes your airport pick up on Day 1 when you arrive in city. We take care for your daily transportation to pick you for the program and drop off you back at the house once the program is finish. The program center is 20-30 minutes drive from the Accommodation. You will have everyday auto-rickshaw (tuk-tuk) or Car ride for Transportation.

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 you are looking to go for super market, shopping mall you can hire our own taxi driver which are safe, trustworthy and knows what's the best place for you to bring. However there are other option's are available to use Uber or Ola.

Program Dates : All year round – Dates are flexible you can choose your own start and finish date. However we recommend you to arrive on Sunday. To check the availablity of the program dates click here :Start Dates

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