Teach Basic Computer & English to Community.
Coordinator | Varun
Coordinator | Varun
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Highlights
Pick up & drop off from Dharamsala airport by an iSpiice staff member.
Teach basic computing skills & basic English to children, women and girls of community including street children including use of Microsoft word, cut, copy paste, excel and paint.
iSpiice Volunteer programs are accessible to everyone who wants to make a difference, through low fees and high-impact projects. Contribute your ideas and share your expertise.
Make a positive, long-term impact on a local community that greatly needs your assistance & meet like-minded people from around the globe and build lifetime friendships.
Join optional weekend add-ons to India’s famous UNESCO heritage sites while volunteering like Taj Mahal, Trekking at Himalayas, Famous Golden Triangle, Varanasi, Rishikesh add-on & much more.
Join us to teach basic English & computer skills to students, women's, girls in Dharamsala, India.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 17+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs
Join iSpiice to teach basic computer skills & English to children, women & girls. Work with students who have little or no knowledge of computers – teaching things such as switching on the computer, using the mouse, paint, cut, copy paste, typing in computer, reading English, writing English, pronunciation and word use.
Volunteer Role & Responsibilities:
- Teaching fundamentals computer skills.
- Teach the basics of English, and create a playful environment by encouraging children to speck, write and read.
- Teaching typing skills, use of Microsoft word, excel, paint/email / internet.
- As a Teaching English volunteer you will teach students aged between 6 and 12 years old helping with pronunciation and word use.
- Work in a community & make new friends & earn internationally volunteering experience.
- Children are very welcoming and always happy to see volunteers from all over the globe and eager to learn.
Typical day
Volunteers typically work from Monday to Friday for a total of four to five hours per day, on two different placements.Volunteers work two hours in the morning at one placement and two hours after lunch at another placement. You will have time for taking breaks in between for lunch, chai and lesson preparation at the iSpiice volunteer house.Schedule Example of Volunteer Day:
08:00 AM – Breakfast at volunteer house.
09:30 AM – Prepare for volunteer class.
10:00 AM – Travel to work areas.
10:30 AM – Volunteer work.
12:30 PM – Return to volunteer house.
01:00 PM – Lunch.
02:00 PM – Travel to afternoon work area.
04:30 PM – Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel back to volunteer house or do some shopping.
07:00 PM – Dinner.
iSpiice volunteers will have weekends free and time available to participate in Add On Tours.
Free-time activities
Weekends and evenings are at your disposal to explore the local area and pursue personal hobbies. There are many activities to enjoy in the area such as yoga, meditation, temple visits and shopping.
Program also offers below optional trips while doing volunteering.
- Two days trip to Trekking in the Himalayas & visit the Mini -Tibet of India – McLeodGanj.
- Two days trip to Amritsar, visit world famous the Golden Temple & wagha border ceremony. The Golden temple is famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs, surrounded by pool of Nectar.
- Visit the iconic Taj Mahal—India's most stunning homage to love. Agra is most known for containing one of the seven wonders of the modern world - the Taj Mahal. This finest example of Mughal architecture attracts thousands of tourists and visitors, who admire its magnificence and beauty.
- Visit the pink city and admire the beauty of Amber Fort, city palace, wind palace, water palace.
- Sightseeing of Varanasi. On the tour, you will visit some top tourist attractions of Varanasi like River Ganges, Annapurna Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman Temple), Bharat Mata Temple.
- Explore City palace in Udaipur. This majestic palace is the largest palace complex in India.
- Explore Jodhpur Known as the Blue City, visit one of the most preserved and largest fort of India, Mehrangarh Fort.
- Visit Chittorgarh Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of bravery.
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Water Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We are looking for people who are outgoing and friendly with a good sense of fun and who will be able to fully immerse themselves into daily life in the various work areas and the community. It is important that you are able to work off your own initiative when required. An enthusiastic and positive attitude for all volunteers is a must.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
- Pick-up & drop-off from Dharamsala airport by an iSpiice team member.
- Pre Departure Information Kit, which has all information regarding your program, work area information, things to bring, immunizations details and welcome details.
- Program briefing on arrival at the iSpiice house.
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared freshly and hygienically by iSpiice’s talented Indian chef.
- Filtered purified water.
- Accommodation at the iSpiice volunteer house with wi-fi & electricity.
- Separate male and female bedrooms and bathrooms (with hot water showers 24*7 and western toilets).
- Daily private car transfers (to and from work placements) by iSpiice’s drivers.
- Visit to the local tourist sights including Kangra Fort and Tea Gardens including tickets.
- Material required for volunteer work such as teacher’s workbooks, pens, pencils, paper and children’s stories – you may wish to bring educational supplies from your home country.
- Market visit on arrival.
- Project placement & onsite supervision.
- Certificate of service as a reference for your future volunteer programs.
- Visa support and advice.
- Friendship from the wonderful iSpiice team, fellow volunteers and the local community.
- 24/7 assistance by in-country coordinator.
- And most importantly – a donation to the community for educational supplies, basic food supplies, school renovation supplies and help iSpiice sponsor local children to get an education.
- iSpiice cater to vegetarian and vegan diets. Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies to particular foods.
There are generally three flights per day from Delhi to Dharamsala. You will need to book the flight at your own expense and inform us of your flight details.
→ Volunteer House is large, clean, comfortable and communal. We have
western comforts (electricity, hot running showers, wi-fi, fans,
filtered water for drinking and western toilets). You can expect to
share a room with one to three other volunteers of the same gender.
Volunteers enjoy the shared environment of the Volunteer House – large
bedrooms (separate male and female), bathrooms, large living areas for
enjoying meals, relaxing and preparing lessons.
As with most
Indian homes, there is no washing machine at the iSpiice house. You will
have to get used to the Indian way of washing your clothes by hand and
drying.
Three delicious, hygienic and healthy meals are provided each day at the
iSpiice Volunteer House. Generally main meals will consist of
traditional Indian food like vegetables, rice, Dal (lentils), roti
(Indian bread), salad, Paratha, Jam, Butter, eggs, Porridge, Bread, Tea
(chai) and filtered water is provided in the volunteer house.
There
are small shops nearby to buy soft drinks, snack food, washing powder
and basic toiletries. iSpiice cater to vegetarian and vegan diets.
Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies to particular
foods.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport (DHM) in Dharamsala. We assist you to find cheap flights to India.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for India provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in India you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for India.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Our programs starts every Sunday. If you are flying to Dharamsala you can arrive any day of the week, we’re flexible. We have however found it’s easier for our volunteers and community if you arrive on the weekend and start work on a Monday.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$750
5 weeks
$875
6 weeks
$1,000
7 weeks
$1,125
8 weeks
$1,250
9 weeks
$1,375
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,750
Average fees
$167
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
iSpiice
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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