Description

Snake charmers are a nomadic community who wander to and from city markets and festivals. This ancient profession is handed down from father to son for many generations. By helping to educate the children of this community the school is guiding each one of them down a path to a more promising and sustainable future. It is also just as important to promote education as the most powerful tool at the community's disposal.

Volunteers will help teachers in creating fun and inexpensive lesson plans. Volunteers will educate students on the computer, tutor children who have fallen behind in their studies and help teach children English. Volunteers will educate the children and their families on basic hygiene and the importance of regular health check-ups.

Highlights

Volunteers will be picked up from the airport in Delhi and stay the first night in a hotel arranged by Greenheart Travel. Participants will then be transported to Jaipur for the beginning of their orientation. During your four-day orientation you will dine one night with a local, English speaking family, learn about cultural differences, health and safety, local customs and language, as well as any additional information you will need to know for your project. You will also have a guided tour to the Amber Fort with an elephant ride.

Additional Activities. All programs include the following activities:
* Camel Safari
* One week yoga session
* Indian cooking class
* English Interpreter nearby

Volunteers staying for 8 weeks or more will also go on a tiger safari. All transportation to/from the excursions is included.

Qualifications

There is no language requirement to participate in this project. Skills in childcare or teaching are helpful but not necessary.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

In Rajasthan volunteers will stay at the "base camp." All meals are included at the "base-camps" and are prepared by project staff. There will be many vegetarian options available, and meat is generally prepared 2-3 times per week.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Greenheart Travel volunteers are all ages and come from diverse backgrounds. All are caring, flexible individuals who are interested in an authentic cultural experience rather than a typical tourist experience.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement

Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded

1985