Description

Live and work in rural areas teaching English and Math in village schools. Volunteers are placed in local schools from kindergarten to high schools, rural schools and also with special needs children in the area. This program offers volunteers an opportunity to make a difference in the life of children from poor and rural communities.

This is the most hands on program with volunteers given full responsibility to conduct classes and educational activities.

* Scholarships Available!
India Study Abroad Center (ISAC) is happy to announce scholarships for international students who wish to study in India. The scholarships are available for all programs offered by ISAC. Contact us for further information and for application form.

Highlights

Volunteers are placed in local schools and with non-profit agencies working in the field of education. There are also opportunities for working with mentally challenged children and orphanages.

* Teach and interact with children in a school for mentally challenged kids
* Teach in village schools; from kindergarten to high school
* Volunteer in local orphanages
* Get involved in teaching and remedial education programs in surrounding villages

Where is the program located?

We have several villages outside Mumbai. Locations include Pen, Lonavala, Kamshet and Karla. All these are located between Mumbai and Pune which are two major metropolitan areas. The settings are idyllic with hills, valleys, historic sites and popular trekking routes. Most of these areas are conveniently located and well connected with Mumbai, Pune and Goa.

Qualifications

No prior teaching experience or other training required. This program is open to all levels of students and professionals who want to volunteer and learn about India. Participants must be over 18 years of age easygoing and flexible. Individual or groups of students can apply to the program.

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

900 USD for 2 weeks and USD 200 for each additional week

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• In-country orientation/Training
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

Pre-departure orientation and support, airport pickup, transport to placement, work support and monitoring, 24 Hour emergency support, personal cellular phone.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

No prior teaching experience or other training required. This program is open to all levels of students and professionals who want to volunteer and learn about India. Participants must be over 18 years of age easygoing and flexible. Individual or groups of students can apply to the program.

Age Range

Above 18 years old

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Scholarships Available for February, March, and April. Contact us for scholarship details and the application form.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

India Study Abroad Center's Mission Statement

India Study Abroad Center (ISAC) offers a variety of experiential learning programs. These programs are designed with the particular student's interests in mind, allowing the participants to explore and learn about the country with special focus in their area of interest. We strive to ensure that our programs are most affordable to allow people from all walks of life to be able to participate. Our aim is to provide students with an unforgettable learning experience.

Year Founded

2006