InterExchange - Education Volunteer Placements in India
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Program Terms • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults		Quick Look • Location: Jaipur - India • Language of Instruction: English Overview Includes placement, housing, and meals. Participate in educational enhancement for primary-school students. Responsibilities include: teaching children English and Mathematics; painting, playing games and singing with the children; working with local teachers in creating low-cost and fun teaching material; helping doctors and hospital staff with regular health checkups of the children; and creating basic hygiene awareness among children on a regular basis. After a night in New Delhi, the program begins formally in Jaipur, the bustling and historic capital of Rajasthan. Volunteers stay with local families during a 3-day orientation that covers issues such as: * Indian history and culture * Volunteering and community development * An introduction to Hindi Each placement includes 3 off-site excursions: * Sightseeing of Amber Fort in Jaipur with elephant ride * Camel safari on full-board basis with overnight camping in the desert * Tiger safari at Ranthambore National Tiger Reserve Volunteeer in India Placement Options Volunteer placements are designed to involve about 15-20 hours of work per week. Volunteers in India also benefit from special workshops on Indian culture such as yoga and cooking, and planned excursions to local sites of interest. Plenty of free time will also exist for reading, relaxing and exploring the local surroundings. Volunteers are aided by local assistants who serve as guides, translators, and overall support staff. Eligibility Applicants must: - Be at least 18 years of age with at least a high school diploma - Be in good health with an independent, flexible, open-minded attitude - Be able to live and work in rural communities where conditions are basic Dates Once we receive and accept your application, we will send you additional information for the program of your choice. The deadline for the full application is 2 months prior to your desired start date. Deadlines The deadline for the full application is 2 months prior to your desired start date. Contact InterExchange 161 Sixth Avenue New York, NY 10013 USA Tel: 212-924-0446 Fax: 212-924-0575 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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