Description

Calling Jaipur the 'pink city' is slightly misleading; it's bursting with the full range of colors that make every Indian city a memorable experience. Bright orange robes, red Hindu spots, golden temples and of course the pink buildings of the Old City make a camera an essential piece of packing. The projects we work with in Jaipur bring you even further into contact with the city's charms. Volunteer here and you'll help teach basic English or Maths, as well as using your creative skills to help with lots of craft-making, song-singing, game-playing and sport-playing! This is a chance to become fully immersed in community life and make the city your home away from home.

* What does this community project do?
There are two projects based in Jaipur; one which works with disabled children, and the other which provides a social research center for a local community. The nurturing school reaches out to young people with physical and mental disabilities, and guides them towards independent living. The children are divided into two streams: the academic and non-academic. Alternatively, you could become involved in providing education to a local community and encourage learning through practical activities, such as teaching English or helping in the health camps.

* Why does this project need volunteers?
The children at this project love constant care and attention - something which is hard to ensure with the minimal staff at the center. Volunteers are crucial in providing the extra resource needed to put a smile on the children's faces.

Highlights

* Helping look after Jaipur's future generation
* Experiencing Rajasthan in all her colorful glory
* Food, food and more food - surely one of India's gifts to the world!

Qualifications

The skills you need:

If you are qualified in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology or have an interest and background in the fields of sports, art, music, dance and drama, your skills be much appreciated and put to great use! You must be proactive, flexible, be able to use your own initiative and possess a genuine love for working with children.

Your role as a volunteer:

Your role will be to help the staff at the center to care for the children. You might be working with small groups or on a one-to-one basis. You'll help with teaching basic English or Math, as well as using your creative skills to help with crafts, playing games, singing songs and sports activities, as well as feeding the younger children. You will get fully immersed in community life and will support the local villages in their daily routine and activities. You may be involved in a wide range of community based activities such as teaching English during the day or in the evenings, and helping in the health camps.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,979.00 for 4 weeks, USD 220.00 for every week thereafter

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's Included

* Accommodation: Shared room in guesthouse.
* Food: All meals
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Training: In-country orientation
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-80

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

i-to-i Volunteering's Mission Statement

i-to-i Volunteering provides unique opportunities for you to travel, work and volunteer abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 16 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations. With over 130 projects on 4 continents, across 22 countries you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching English, community development, conservation, home building, and working with animals.

Year Founded

1994