LEAPNOW: Transforming Education

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11640 Hwy. 128 Calistoga, CA 94515 United States

Orphanage in India

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Location
India: Rishikesh

Program Duration
3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program
3-6 months

  • Description

    An orphanage and homeopathic clinic run by an energetic American woman who has been living in India for many years. Work may include gardening, teaching, tutoring, cooking, playing and singing with the kids, working on small construction projects, helping them with their laundry and bathing, organizing the volunteer program, coordinating with fundraising overseas or visiting nearby villages to teach hygiene, art and etc.

  • Highlights

    This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!

  • Minimum Education

    High School

  • Languages

    • English
    • Hindi

  • Cost in US$:

  • Cost Includes:

    • Food
    • Housing
    • Pre-departure orientation/Training
    • Registration fees
    • Written materials pre-departure

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Agriculture
    • Arts
    • Building Maintenance
    • Building/construction Projects
    • Childcare/children
    • Community Centers
    • Community Development
    • Community Health
    • Community Organizing
    • Computer Training
    • Consciousness-raising
    • Cooking
    • Culture
    • Eco-tourism
    • Education
    • English Teaching
    • Gardening
    • Health
    • Human Rights
    • Indigenous Issues
    • Literacy
    • Organic Farming
    • Orphans
    • Planting
    • Playgrounds
    • Primary Education
    • Street Kids
    • Teaching
    • Tutor
    • Volunteering
    • Youth
  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Apartment/Flat
    • Group living

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently

  • Application Process Involves

    • Written Application
    • In-Person Interview Required
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1 week

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
    • Exit Debriefing Abroad
    • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
  • LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

    Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

  • Year Founded

    1993

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