Teaching in a Kindergarten and Orphanage in Goa, India
India
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Dates: inquire for dates
Description:
Combine bringing some joy and fun to the lives of underprivileged youngsters in a kindergarten with working with older children in an orphanage helping them with their studies, leading activities and working alongside the local team to bring some brightness to their lives. All the children in the orphanage and kindergarten come from challenging backgrounds and the enthusiasm, energy and passion that you bring can have a major impact on the daily lives of these deserving youngsters. We can also promise that the impact of these young people and their joy for life will also make a major impact on you! *What the project does and why it needs you!
In the morning you'll be able to help the kindergarten teachers with a range of daily activities including helping to teach songs, reading, writing, telling stories and playing games. You can also help in less formal areas such as the principles of health and hygiene, first aid, and giving advice on a balanced diet. In the afternoon you'll be teaching a range of subject areas from maths and English to arts and crafts and playing games when the children return to the orphanage. *What you'll be doing
You will be assisting the teacher at the kindergarten in the morning from 8am to 1pm helping with daily activities, teaching songs, reading, writing and playing games. The class size is approximately 40 (!) with one teacher. From 3pm to 6pm you will be helping with the children at the orphanage teaching English, maths, art and crafts, music, dance and playing games. Find out more about i-to-i, watch their short video here: http://video.i-to-i.com/site-videos/video.html
Highlights:
* Goa has brilliant beaches, great atmosphere, lots of 'interesting' people and different arts, cultures etc
* Great combination of Kindy in the morning and older kids in the afternoon
* Range of opportunities from English teaching to arts / crafts, games etc
* Experience really lively and fun children
* Generally a fantastic place to live for a few weeks and get the inside on a brilliant part of India
Qualifications:
This project is only available to Women due to it's nature of working only with girls at the KG and school.
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Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching:
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Cost in US$: USD 1,755.00 for 4 weeks, USD 220.00 for every week thereafter
Cost Include Description:
* Accommodation: You will be staying in a local homestay in a shared room, very close to the kindergarten and a 15 minute walk from the orphanage
* Food: All meals
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Training: In-country orientation
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, local in-country team and 24 hour emergency support
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- education
- orphans
- teaching
- youth
- youth development
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This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to India
Independently
Post-Program Services Include:
Year Founded: 1994
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