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School and Community Renovation

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Have plenty of opportunities to explore the country & boost your credentials with international experience! Learn the value of life as you teach to children from underprivileged communities.
  • Renovating community day care centers or decorating classrooms in schools to create a pleasant learning environment by doing paintings and experience the transformation of the center.
  • Teach the basics of English to the children, and create a playful environment by encouraging children to speck, write and read, work in schools & in community centers.

Highlights

  • Have plenty of opportunities to explore the country & boost your credentials with international experience! Learn the value of life as you teach to children from underprivileged communities.
  • Renovating community day care centers or decorating classrooms in schools to create a pleasant learning environment by doing paintings and experience the transformation of the center.
  • Teach the basics of English to the children, and create a playful environment by encouraging children to speck, write and read, work in schools & in community centers.
  • Program includes colouring, writing words on the lower walls, painting pictures & alphabets.(like ABC, fruits name,123 counting, vegetable names)
  • 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.

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    Teach basic English to children aged 8 to 14 years old & renovate day care centers, schools, community halls by painting lower walls like Fruits, vegetables & Alphabets.

    Use your creative skills to assist in creating bright and cheerful learning spaces in village day care centers, community halls and in schools.

    Day care centers and schools provide valuable services in the local community and manage to run on minimal resources. However there is a need of making ...

    About the program

    Use your creative skills to assist in creating bright and cheerful learning spaces in village day care centers, community halls and in schools.

    Day care centers and schools provide valuable services in the local community and manage to run on minimal resources. However there is a need of making regular maintenance and renovation work an ever more pressing need.

    Classrooms and play areas should aid and encourage learning and this is exactly what iSpiice aims to achieve. Spaces are first cleared, flaking paint is brushed from the walls and holes in the walls are repaired. After a few coats of white paint the classroom is already transformed into a clean bright space for students and teachers – next come the bright colors and decorative child friendly designs. Once all is complete watch the children’s faces light up as they enter their new classrooms.  

    Volunteer don't need any TEFL qualification or teaching experience to participate in this program. English teaching volunteers in India make learning English fun and inspire students to reach their full potential.  Work in local schools at primary and secondary level, communities of Dharamsala or provide private tuition to students whose families cannot afford quality education & make a vital contribution to the education system in India and make a real difference in the lives of children.

    Volunteer Role & Responsibilities:

    1. Volunteers should bring gloves, flashlight and light weight scarf for sun protection or hat and working boots.
    2. Making clean the school campus.
    3. We require volunteers who clean day care centers, school classrooms, community halls and give them a new lick of paint.
    4. Teach basics of English to children.
    5. The project involves some of physical work and creative side where participants renovate or create drawings, paint in several kindergartens and primary schools.
    6. Volunteers don’t need to have any previous construction experience. 
    7. Make a vital contribution to the education system in India and make a real difference in the lives of children.




    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 ...

    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.

    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.

    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 ...

    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.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    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.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • 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.
    • 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).
    • 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.
    • 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.
    What's Not Included?
    • Airfare, travel insurance and Indian visa.
    • Spending money for bottled water, snack foods and dining out whilst on weekend excursions.
    • Any personal expenses & any kind of local transportation while volunteering.

    Airport Pickup at Gaggal Airport

    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.

    Accommodation

    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.

    Food & Beverages

    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.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport (DHM) in Dharamsala. We assist you to find cheap flights to India. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

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    Vaccines

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    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.


    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $274 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

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    Final Payment

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    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > India > Dharamsala

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