Description

The majority of children in India suffer from a poor educational system that does not allow them access to quality learning. In an effort to increase the students' ability to work towards a more promising future, the school focuses on computer education, learning English, and helping the students develop a more professional skill set.

Volunteers will assist with teaching English, math and organizing recreational activities. Teaching workbooks are provided to all volunteers to guide them through the curriculum and aid in teaching the material. Volunteers will also tutor children who have fallen behind because of their more limited learning capacity or were former drop-outs. Volunteers will help teachers create a fun and playful environment at a very low cost. It is also important for volunteers to teach proper hygiene and health education.

Highlights

Volunteers will be picked up from the airport in Mumbai and stay the first night in a hotel arranged by Greenheart Travel. Participants will then head to a smaller town nearby to participate in a two day adventure program that includes trekking and overnight in a local Indian village as well as a two day yoga course at a local Ashram. From there, volunteers will head by train to Goa and begin there four day orientation to 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. There will also be weekend excursions and an English translator nearby.

Additional Activities
* Weekend Excursions
* English Translator Nearby

Qualifications

There is no language requirement for this project. Experience working with children or in teaching is helpful but not necessary.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please Contact Us for more information.

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Volunteers will stay at a "base-camp" located on Colva beach in Goa. With fifteen miles of white sand, the beach will become a comfortable home for you during the program. 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

CCI 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 or in Groups

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