Teach English to Tribal Children

  India

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: whole year

Description: Tribal children are the most disadvantaged lot in India. They live in serene surroundings in harmony with nature but lack good education and basic necessities of life. If you feel they need to have a better future, empower them with a good knowledge of English language. And they can survive in this fast pace of globalization. Because English is the language of privileged and powerful (in India).

Our NGO is running some schools for such children. But we do not get good English teachers so their education is suffering. Our schools are located in rural areas and parents are also not in a position to send their children to good schools because they can not afford to.

You can volunteer with us and become a change agent in their lives. The longer you stay the better it would be for the children but we do not force you into that, final decision will be yours.

Ours is a flexible program where you will have fun, play and lifetime learning opportunity. You also get a chance to learn their culture but most importantly you help preserve their traditions and culture. In addition to English teaching you can also teach them Drama, Music, Sports, Painting and other subjects .

Highlights:
* Extremely affordable program fees
* Friendly environment
* 24/7 support
* Weekend excursions

Tribal children are very vulnerable to exploitation. Nowadays their families face displacement and migration in search of jobs to distant and unfriendly locations. Educating such children can bring major positive changes in their lives.

Where is the program located :
Chaibasa is a small town 60 km south of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand state in India. It is connected by road and rail transport with Calcutta ( Kolkata). Our program will be run in villages surrounding the town so volunteers will be residing in town. Town has all the small cinema halls, clubs, hotels and shopping centres.

Qualifications: No prior teaching experience or other training required. This program is open to all levels of students and professionals who want to volunteer and learn about India. Participants must be over 18 years of age easygoing and flexible. Individual or groups of students can apply to the program.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 100 Dollars per week

Salary / Pay: once selected you can bring your spouse along with you for volunteer assignments.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: No prior teaching experience or other training required. This program is open to all levels of students and professionals who want to volunteer and learn about India. Participants must be between 18 to 40 years of age, easygoing and flexible. Individual or groups of students can apply to the program.

Age Range: 18 to 40

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

HEART's Mission Statement: To empower the women and children of rural tribes of India and work for their economic, social, educational and cultural advancement.

Year Founded: 2002

HEART is a - based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.