Teach Children in India

  India

Delhi,  Mumbai

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: World Endeavors offers several enriching volunteer programs across India in both urban and rural areas. These projects provide a culturally-immersive experience while allowing volunteers to make a meaningful contribution to the Indian people. One such project gives volunteers the opportunity to teach children in India.

Volunteers help shape young lives in India by sharing their English skills and teaching talents. They teach English and many other subjects to elementary school children from 5-12 years of age. Native or fluent English speakers with or without formal teaching experience can contribute greatly to a child's educational development. Volunteers assist local teachers in the instruction of classes, which typically range in size from 20 to 30 pupils. Volunteers are encouraged to use tools such as music, sports, dancing, or drama to teach the children in a fun and dynamic way.

Highlights: After being received at the airport, an orientation is provided that familiarizes World Endeavors participants with the basics of the culture, etiquette and ethics of India. This includes an overview of the history, arts, food and culture of India, and a musical performance by local artists. Traditions and social behavior of Indian families are also discussed.

Participants are then taken to a local bazaar and an ethnic Indian restaurant for a traditional meal. After orientation, participants are taken to their accommodations and projects where they will begin their volunteer placement.

Housing: Some placements are residential which means that the volunteer will stay at the local school or orphanage or in staff housing at a national park.
Many other volunteers will stay in volunteer housing in a residential neighborhood. The volunteer housing is comfortable, consisting of an apartment-style setting with individual bedrooms off of a shared living area. Volunteers have access to kitchen facilities and modern (Western-style) bathrooms.

Food: Traditional Indian food is included in the mornings and evenings each day. Volunteers will be provided with food and will have kitchen facilities available to do their own cooking.

Participant Life: Volunteering in India is both challenging and rewarding. Initial culture shock is a common phenomenon, yet most participants find that making friends in India is quite easy. And often participants are placed in close proximity to other volunteers. There is free time on the weekends for traveling and exploring the area. Organized optional excursions are also available if enough volunteers have an interest.

World Endeavors volunteers are not required to be fluent in any of the Indian languages as English is the Lingua Franca of India. It is widely spoken and understood by most Indians. As part of the program, volunteers receive a basic phrase book. This will be useful to volunteers when interacting with people in the local community.

Qualifications: Applicants should have:
* A desire to help the people and environment of India
* Flexibility
* Self-motivation
* An openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteer to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.