Description

This is an exceptional opportunity for Indian girls who have never been enrolled in school to receive comprehensive education up to a 5th grade level at an intensive six month training camp. The camp needs volunteers to teach, assist and lead activities within the school and organize special workshops for the young women that focus on positive skill building. Volunteers will act as positive role models for the students helping them to feel secure with their new education and ready to be leaders of their own future!

A majority of the volunteer's time will be dedicated to educating the girls in Math, English and computers. Volunteers will also lead sports training and creativity exercises.

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.

The following activities are included in the 4 and 8 week programs:
* Camel Safari
* One week yoga session
* Indian cooking class
* English Interpreter nearby

Volunteers staying for 8 weeks or longer will also go on a tiger safari. All transportation to and from the excursions are 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$:

Please Contact Us for more information.

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Volunteers will stay in "base-camps" where all meals 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

• Computer Training
• English Teaching
• Gender Issues
• Teaching
• Tutor
• Women

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

Typically Participants Work

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