Teach English to Street Children in India

The volunteers will teach English subject to class 1 to 8 students aged between 8 and 16 years old in schools, communities and organize various enjoyable and creative activities as well to sharpen their talents and increase their knowledge.

Fluent English speakers inspire students to improve their English skills. You will teach them develop interest to better their English speaking, reading & writing. volunteers work in local schools at primary level. Volunteers teaching English do not need to have an in-depth knowledge of English grammar. All you have to do is motivate them to improve and practice their English skills.

For volunteers who hold interest in teaching, this is an opportunity to use your skills in a totally new and different environment. For volunteers with no experience in teaching, this is a chance to enjoy and learn a lot while working with the children of Dharamsala. For your help, study materials for English teaching are provided at the volunteer house, or you can also bring your own resources.

Volunteer Role & Responsibilities:

1. Teach the basics of English to the children, and Create a playful environment by encouraging children to learn arts and crafts, singing, dancing, grammar etc.
2. As a Teaching English volunteer you will teach students aged between 8 and 16 years old helping with pronunciation and word use.
3. Become a volunteer teacher and inspire kids in India.
4. Make a vital contribution to the education system in India and make a real difference in the lives of local people.
5. Improve the teaching standards  by introducing fresh and exciting ideas.
6. Interact with the local community and get to know friendly Indian Children.

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.

DAILY SCHEDULE

During the week your days at iSpiice will for the most parts, follow this schedule

• 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.

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.

• Sightseeing of Delhi City Tour including, India Gate, Akshardham Temple, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple and much more which are must see tourist places of Capital City India.

• Sightseeing of Agra, visit the world-famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan. The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture. One of the Seven Wonders of the World and famously known as the Monument of love.
• Two days weekend trekking in Himalayas at Dharamsala & visit the Mini -Tibet of India, McLeodGanj.
• Sightseeing of Pink city of India known as Jaipur which includes visit to historic Amber Fort visit various palaces and monuments on the fort.
• 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.
• Varanasi, Rishikesh & Haridwar pilgrimage tour 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 & witness a surreal sight of Ganga Aarti on the banks of River Ganges and witness the oil lamp ceremony, as hundreds of lamps are sent floating on the holy river as the sun sets.