Children's Activity Leader India

  India

Bangalore

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: 2nd Monday of each month

Description: Use your own qualifications to help and improve the quality of life for children in Bangalore. Whether you are playing sports, going on camping and canoeing trips, teaching English and computer skills, or using your creative skills in pottery and painting classes, you'll always be kept busy on this exciting and innovative project.

This volunteer in India programme is an innovative and exciting project helping to engage young children.

Highlights: After arriving at Bangalore airport, a driver will be waiting to take you to your accommodation, where your host family will ensure that you settle into your new home. Starting on Saturday evening, our local coordinator will host an induction for all recently arrived volunteers. You will also have an opportunity to tour the city and take in the sights and sounds of your new home. Regular social events are also held, giving you the opportunity to meet other volunteers and local people, including a free weekend trip on your second weekend.

Founded in 1999, this organization works with many projects and has been a huge catalyst for social change. It provides activities for children in foster homes, slum schools, and an HIV hospice. The children develop important life skills, grow in confidence and of course, have plenty of fun, making new friends in the process. Headquarters is a lively place, where you will spend most of your time when you're not at the project sites.

This project relies heavily on the work of volunteers. By spending a lot of time with the children, you'll see how your work has a direct and positive influence on their lives.

As a volunteer you have the freedom and flexibility to concentrate on any particular activity that inspires you - whether it be drama, teaching English, sports, arts and crafts or outdoor activities. Part of your time will be spent managing and developing activities alongside the full-time staff, but there will be plenty of opportunity to deliver sessions and work with the children. There's a lot of hard work for volunteers, but it's enormous fun and the rewards are huge.

Qualifications:
* Minimum age 18 yrs.
* There are no specific skills required to participate on this programme, other than a genuine desire to support children and help them reach their full potential.
* Volunteers need to be mature and confident and demonstrate initiative.
* Good spoken English is required.
* International volunteers welcome

Cost in US$: From USD 1,850

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

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Year Founded: 1993