Description

There are two project options that the participant can choose from in Palampur. The first is a childcare program that takes place in childcare centers that are in need of volunteers to assist the professional care-takers. The second option gives volunteers the opportunity to work in both primary (elementary) and secondary schools (high school) teaching english, math, computers, and more to students.

Highlights

At the childcare program volunteers help the staff in their daily work of cleaning, feeding, and engaging the children in various activities. The age of the children is from infant babies to four years old. Daily work (3-4 hours, 5 days/week) and responsibilities include:

- Spending time and playing with chilldren
- Teaching basic English and elementary math
- Maintaing and decorating the day care centers
- Making educational toys
- Helping professional caretakers with general tasks

In the primary and secondary schools of the teaching program, volunteers help teach subjects like English, math, computers, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own skills, such as sports, arts, and music to broaden the education of the children. The age of the students is between 5 and 15 years old. Daily work (4-5 hours, 5 days/week)and responsibilites include:

- Assisting the teachers in and out of the classrooms
- Carrying out administrative responsibilites given by management and teachers

Qualifications

* Motivation to work with children and experience new cultures
* Good level of English
* Full travel and medical insurance
* Immunizations (consult your doctor)
* CV / Resume
* Must be 18 years old and up

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Varies

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodations
- Three meals per day (vegetarian)
- 24-hour in-country staff support
- Internet access(at local project office)
- Guided half-day tour
- Yoga class once a week
- Airport pick-up and drop-off

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005