Description

This project is a great chance to use your love of the arts to make a big difference in the lives of Jaipur's underprivileged children. Theatre workshops help kids channel their energies positively as well as giving you a crash course in traditional Indian folklore. You don't need to be an actor to get involved; all you need is a love of children and the energy to make this a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. Set against the backdrop of India's 'pink city', this project really is a journey of discovery; from the historical treasures of Jaipur to the next Bollywood movie star in your theater group!

* What does this project do?
The aim of this project is to help build children's personalities through theater. The group focuses on children from the lowest income families and works in the schools that they go to. By enacting famous folk tales of India, the children will be taught how to use their body language for communication. The end result of each workshop will be a show ready to be staged to an audience.

* Why does this project need volunteers?
You are needed to help with teaching amateur dramatics to the children. The more assistance offered to children, the more they will get out of it! The children need attention and support from volunteers to help them overcome their inhibitions and reach their full potential.

The input of English-speaking volunteers also allows the children to practice and improve their English skills, which will create more educational and employment opportunities for them in the future. The chance to meet and interact with foreigners is a valuable opportunity for the children to increase their knowledge of the world.

Highlights

* Experiencing Indian theater and traditional folklore
* The smiles on the faces of the children you'll work with
* Exploring the Pink City of Jaipur
* Taking a long weekend to do a camel trek in the desert - you'll never forget it!

Qualifications

The skills you need:

You don't need any particular skills, but you should have the confidence to get stuck into an amateur theater production and help the kids to overcome their shyness and stage fear. You need to enjoy working with children and should be able to coach and support them to help them develop personal skills. Don't forget to bring lots of ideas and enthusiasm with you, so that you can help to make it a fun and rewarding experience for the children.

Your role as a volunteer:

Your role will be to help the current team with teaching amateur dramatics to the children and to assist with improving their self-confidence along the way. You'll get involved with a wide range of activities such as teaching theater games to improve concentration; designing and making sets, costumes, props and music; making masks; and organizing tours to the theater where the plays are staged.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,539.00 for 2 weeks, USD 220.00 for every week thereafter

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* 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

• Childcare/children
• Drama
• Education

Typical Volunteer

If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range

18-80 years old

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

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