What is the Family Volunteering: Childhood Development and Education in India project all about?
With an ever-increasing population and a lack of funding, Indian early education centres and schools often struggle to keep the children there. In some cases, there is not enough place for the children due to a limited number of teachers. In other cases, teachers, burdened by other government requirements like managing records, mid-day meals, census work, etc., prevent them from running bigger classes or even making lessons’ plans.
A poor educational environment tends to discourage the children to go to school, ultimately contributing to other long-term issues such as a decrease in self-esteem. In addition, some children stop going to school because of corporal punishments given if they don’t complete their homework, or because the parents need them to generate an income for the family instead.
Why choose this Childhood Development & Education project?
Families’ volunteers will be able to assist early ages education centres and schools with their current needs, depending on the location of the project. With the help of the volunteers caring for the children, the teachers have more time to prepare lesson plans and teach the children the curriculum. Volunteers also have the opportunity to contribute to preparing lessons’ plans and provide an emotional support that children would not have otherwise.
Role of the Teaching & Community Volunteer
The vast majority of tasks will consist of supporting teaching, creating learning materials, supporting meals and personal hygiene, encouraging motor skills development and language development (based on the age of the children). You will also be responsible for playing with the children. Through play and interaction, it will give them a knowledge and understanding of the world that they wouldn’t otherwise be exposed to.
What skills do I need to be a Teaching & Community Volunteer in India?
No special skills are required for this placement, although, experience in teaching or early childhood would be beneficial. Also, it is necessary to be loving, patient, flexible and have a lot of enthusiasm to motivate the kids.
WHY JOIN THE PROJECT
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Where will I work in India?
Your family volunteering opportunity will take you to Jaipur where you will stay in a comfortable volunteer house, in a dorm room for 4 people.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is a busy and beautiful city. Known as the pink city, it has many magnificent buildings, including the Hawa Mahal palace complex and the Jantar Mantar observatory, a UNESCO world heritage site. On weekends, camel rides are popular with volunteers.
Details & Costs
- Duration: 2+ weeks
- Cost: Please speak to a Kaya advisor for a custom quote.
Discounts may be applicable depending on the number of family members. - Requirements: Minimum age 4 years old
- Location: Jaipur, India
- Working hours: Monday - Friday, times vary
- Project availability: All year round
- Arrival day: Every other Monday
What is included
- Accommodation: Dorm room in a volunteer house
- Food: 3 meals per day
- Pick up at Jaipur, Delhi or Goa Airport
- Transport to and from projects
- Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site orientation and project induction provided
- Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator
- 24/7 emergency number for volunteers and families
What is not included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Police/Government Background Check US and UK citizens processed through Kaya (admin fee applies) all other nationalities must provide local police check – Required for over 18 years of age
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Easy 4-step application process
APPLY ONLINE
Apply for a Kaya program and pay your application fee to apply for your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your details and be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.
CONFIRMATION
Following your interview, we will provide you a placement offer. Once you are ready to confirm your placement and dates, you can pay your confirmation fee to book and secure your space.
GET PREPARED
When you have confirmed your project dates we'll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.