Posted by Africa & Asia Venture on April 26th, 2012.
Voluntary Jobs
Location: Kalimpong & Mirik, Darjeeling District, Northern India
Closing Date: May 26th, 2012
Job Description
A group based volunteering project in the Darjeeling District is an experience for those ready for a challenge. It is a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchange whilst teaching and living independently within the Northern India community for 3 months at the foothills of the Himalayas. Your project is followed by an optional additional period of independent group travel in India all with 24-hour support from our local representative for four weeks.
Skills
Volunteers need to be English speaking and prepared to teach English at a basic level. It is ideal for those ready for a challenge and to be placed outside of their comfort zone. No formal teaching experience required. This is not a tourist holiday - it is about cultural immersion.
Spare time
Spare time in the evening or at weekends is spent preparing your lessons or with your host family and volunteer partner.
Accommodation
You and your partner will live in an appartment next door to your host family. You will be living independently but have your family there if you need them. You have your own space and ‘facilities’. It is basic i.e. intermittent electricity, so you will quickly adjust to this simple way of life.
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer
Set just outside the centre of Kalimpong or Mirik in the foothills of the Himalayas, you will start your day early and walk to school with your pupils. Whilst volunteering in India you can teach children English at the local primary or secondary school. Lunch will be provided at school. Free time in school is spent lesson planning and marking books. There is also time for sports, as well as art and music for those who are keen on extra-curricular activities. The more you put in, the more you will get out of your project.
Our volunteer projects are a great way to improve your skills and enhance your CV - stand out from the crowd at job interviews! It is a competitive market out there - help others to help yourself!
Project dates - February to May/June
Prices from GB£2985 - covers pre-departure information, online health check with InterHealth, telephone briefing and a face to face meeting, orientation on arrival, accommodation and basic food allowance during your volunteer placement, and of course 24 hour in-country back up from our local representative.
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