Because this project has varied aspects it gives a wide range of people the opportunity to make a real difference. Our in-country will ensure that your skills are used to the community’s best advantage with one of the following activities;
Education
Class sizes in India can be extremely large, leading teachers to become little more than traffic police attempting to keep order! By helping volunteer in these classes will mean that the students get the full attention that they deserve, giving them an even better start in life.
Volunteer activities include:
- Teaching children English and Maths in schools.
- Creating a playful environment through painting, playing games, singing etc.
- Working with local teachers in creating low cost teaching material
- Take responsibility for everyday attendance of a few children to the school. Ensuring regular health check ups of the children in each school through co-operating with the local doctors and hospital staff.
- Creating basic hygiene awareness amongst children on a regular basis for healthier living
Please note: School Holidays
Due to school holidays the government schools will be closed during the following dates:
mid-May to end-June
early-November to mid-November
mid-December to end-December
During this time you will have the opportunity to teach at independently sponsored schools based in community centres.
Childcare
Childcare volunteers assist in local childcare centres, known as Aanganbari. The concept of pre-school childcare is a new one in India, as traditionally there has always been a joint family system which has long provided ample childcare providers. Unlike Western countries, where childcare facilities exist primarily to give the parents free time to work, the Aanganbari's main purpose is to provide a safe, healthy and hygienic space to young children who would not be able to receive proper care at home.
Volunteer activities include:
- Ensuring maximum attendance by the children of the area to these centres.
- Personal attention and care to the children coming to the centre every day
- Assistance to the local worker for record maintenance for each child based on health, vaccination, growth and nutritional condition
- Making and feeding the children a specially prepared nutritious meal every day with the help of a local worker
- Continuous survey of all pregnant women and newborn babies in the area for regular health check ups and vaccination.
- Creating a colourful and enjoyable environment for the children with games, stories and other creative activities (all material support and training for such activities is provided to you).
School for Snake Charmers Children
School for Snake Charmers’ children: Working with this ancient and very interesting nomadic community will be a culturally and socially rewarding experience. Volunteers will be involved in regularly imparting education to the children attending school, spreading awareness about the importance of education amongst community members.
What’s Included in the project
- Airport Arrival in Jaipur
- Accommodation
- Local transport at project locations
- Orientation on arrival
- All Meals - 3 meals a day
- On site assistance
- Extensive pre-departure information
- Assistance in setting up local support for volunteers' activities in coordination with local NGOs
What’s Not Included
- Flights
- Tourist Visa
- Personal insurance cover
- Any Excursions
Prices and Durations
India Desert Community Volunteers - 4 weeks
$1,279
India Desert Community Volunteers - 5 weeks
$1,519
India Desert Community Volunteers - 6 weeks
$1,759
India Desert Community Volunteers - 7 weeks
$1,999
India Desert Community Volunteers - 8 weeks
$2,239
