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Himalayan Education Lifeline Programme

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Primary Teaching in North-West India

  India
    Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: March to December

Description: The SASA Academy is situated in a remote village in Uttaranchal state, at a height of 6000 feet.

The SASA Academy, which was established in March 2000, is run by the Serve And Share Association, a registered charitable institution in India, which runs various development projects such as school, child sponsorship, adult literacy and community development & child development training programmes. The Academy has classes running from kindergarten to class lV.
   
The region is really remote. With poor roads, no electricity, cold weather in winter, and with low salaries compared to the cities, it is hard to retain quality local teachers. SASA does have few dedicated teachers, but there is always a need for good English and Science teachers to supplement their work.

SASA can accommodate two volunteers through out the year. Volunteers teach what they are able to. Normally this is English, but Maths and Science teachers are also needed.

Primary Teaching in North-West India

Highlights: A chance to broaden the mental horizons of children who are isolated from the wider world.

Qualifications: If you have no experience of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), you will need to take a short course in TEFL (an intensive weekend course would be the minimum requirement). A love of children and an ability to communicate skills and knowledge to them is essential. Our volunteers must also be mature, patient, tolerant and diplomatic.

Minimum Education: Diploma/Certification

Languages :
  • English

Cost in US$: From approx. USD 550 for two months

Cost Includes :
  • Food
  • Housing
  • Registration fees
  • Written materials pre-departure
Cost Include Description:

* Placement at the school
* Support from a local HELP representative
* Written documentation about all aspects of working and living in your Himalayan community
*a pack of TEFL materials
* Full board and accommodation at the Academy
* A donation to the school and other projects supported by HELP

Salary / Pay: The benefits are non-monetary: a beautiful location, a new culture, charming children and the chance to explore the Himalayas.

Experience Required: no

Volunteer Types :
  • education
  • English teaching
  • primary education
  • teaching
  • volunteering
  • youth

Typical Volunteer: Because these opportunities are best suited to mature people, our volunteers are likely to be (but not exclusively) from one of the following categories: working people taking a career break, retired people who are not yet ready to put their feet up, graduates wanting to have an adventure before starting their careers, and students aged at least 19.

Age Range: 19 upwards

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

Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone Interview
  • Resume
  • Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

  • Alumni Network

Himalayan Education Lifeline Programme's Mission Statement: The Himalayan Education Lifeline Programme (HELP) is a charity registered by the Charity Commission of England and Wales. The aim of HELP is to enhance the lives of poor Himalayan communities by supporting selected educational and training projects. HELP realizes its aims by enabling responsible and committed people from the developed world to: - sponsor young people with the potential to benefit from a school or college education, but without the means to do so. - make a donation to provide grants to individual students, and also to schools and health clinics that lack the means to acquire the materials or premises required to provide a satisfactory service to their communities. - undertake short-term assignments as volunteers in support of educational and training projects

Year Founded: 2002

 



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