Description

World Endeavors offers several enriching volunteer programs across India in both urban and rural areas. These projects provide a culturally-immersive experience while allowing volunteers to make a meaningful contribution to the local community. One such project gives volunteers the opportunity to teach children in India.

Volunteers help shape young lives in India by sharing their English skills and teaching talents. They teach English and many other subjects to elementary school children from 5-12 years of age. Native or fluent English speakers with or without formal teaching experience can contribute greatly to a child's educational development. Volunteers assist local teachers in the instruction of classes, which typically range in size from 20 to 30 pupils. Volunteers are encouraged to use tools such as music, sports, dancing, or drama to teach the children in a fun and dynamic way.

Highlights

After being received at the airport, an orientation is provided that familiarizes participants with the basics of the culture, etiquette and ethics of India. After orientation, participants are taken to their accommodations and projects where they will begin their volunteer placement. Traditional Indian food is served twice a day, in the morning and the evening.

Housing and Food: Volunteers stay in group apartment. Traditional Indian food is provided in the mornings and evenings each day.

Participant Life: Volunteering in India is both challenging and rewarding. Initial culture shock is a common phenomenon, yet most participants find that making friends in India is quite easy. And participants are placed in the same housing as other volunteers. There is free time on the weekends for traveling and exploring the area.

Volunteers are not required to be fluent in any of the Indian languages as English is the Lingua Franca of India. It is widely spoken and understood by most Indians.

Qualifications

* A desire to help the people and environment of India
* Flexibility
* Self-motivation
* An openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please see our website.

Program Fees Include:

- Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement
- World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Orientation
- Travel and tourist guidance for trips all over India including train and air schedules
- Indian food and accommodations
- Support from local World Endeavors representatives
- Unique volunteer placement
- 24 hour emergency support
- Travel medical insurance

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteer to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume
• Phone/Video Interview

World Endeavors's Mission Statement

World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.