Teach English in Calcutta

  India

Kolkata (Calcutta)

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: multiple dates year round

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to teach in a city with soul?

The legacy of Mother Theresa lives on in Calcutta with voluntary organizations doing their best to help the city's poor. Unfortunately though, the social deprivation she encountered remains too. Don't let first impressions fool you though; there is more to Calcutta than problems. The city houses a ferocious artistic scene fired by a feeling of social injustice and a sense of humour famed throughout the country. Above all else Calcutta has a soul that makes it a favourite amongst travelers. As well as exploring the city and teaching English you'll get stuck into a host of artistic learning activities to benefit disabled children, from dancing and singing to acting and drawing. TEFL training is included to give you the skills you need to teach abroad.

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Highlights: You will be expected to contribute in any way possible to the education and happiness of the children. Most of the schools welcome volunteers who want to get involved in other aspects of school life, or run extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and crafts, drama etc.. As the standard of English is quite poor it is recommended that you come with ideas such as games and fun activities for the classroom. Creativity is important. The more you get involved in all aspects of school life the better your experience will be.

Qualifications: Volunteers should have a genuine love for children, be self-motivated, flexible, adaptable and have plenty of patience. Volunteers are not required to be fluent in any of the Indian languages as English is widely spoken and understood by most Indians. Volunteers on the teaching programme will be trained before they go on their project through i-to-i's International 40-hour on-line TEFL programme (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). This course is included in the cost of the venture.

Cost in US$: $1490.00 for 4 weeks, $200.00 for every week thereafter

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994