Teacher in Rural Villages

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Very Good 4.3  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Teacher in rural villages work as a tutor and teach local children who can't afford good education due to their economic situation.

The program

In this program our volunteers teach to local area families’ children, who aren’t able to provide good education to their children. The main tasks of a teacher in rural villages are improving the children’s grammar and computer skills, and giving health education.

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About the program

The program

In this program our volunteers teach to local area families’ children, who aren’t able to provide good education to their children. The main tasks of a teacher in rural villages are improving the children’s grammar and computer skills, and giving health education.

About 8 to 9 million of the children in India grow up without any basic education and facility to join schools, because they are too poor. This mainly affects orphans, children of single parents and children with sick family members. With the help of our volunteers we are trying to decrease this number of uneducated children.      

Volunteers can participate in different cultural activities to enjoy and understand the rural India.

Volunteers can join our programs for a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

Clothing

India is a very diverse country with cultural and weather fluctuations. It is good to wear decent and comfortable clothes. It not only protects from the extremes of weather, but also protects you from mosquitoes. It is also suggested for the volunteers (especially for female volunteers) not to wear exposing clothes, as it is not preferred in Indian culture.

While going to project sites it is highly recommended that all our participants wear long trousers or pants and round neck t-shirts or shirts, which will help you gain lots of respect in the communities we work in. We also arranged Indian traditional clothes for our female volunteers (salwar kameez) that will cost extra small charges.    

What you should pack

Bring clothes, sleeping bags and sleeping sheets according to the local weather conditions of the project area. Furthermore you will need sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a headlight or a torch, a water bottle, a raincoat or an umbrella for the monsoon season, which is from late July to early September. The cold season is from late October to early March and the summer season is from early April to late June.

We do not provide any toiletries or towels, hence bring some along with your clothes. In case of extra requirements, they can be purchased from nearby markets.

Visa

In order to work as an English language instructor, we strongly recommend a tourist visa, which can be obtained by post from the Indian Embassy/ Indian High Commission in your home country.

Security and health

The volunteers’ security is our first priority! All the volunteer placements sites are perfectly safe. The volunteer house in situated in a safe neighbourhood and comes with a security (night) guard.

First-aid is available in the volunteer house, however any specific medication should be brought along with proper prescription. 


Typical day

As a teacher in rural villages you will work 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday. A typical day could be:

  • 7:30 am - Wake up and enjoy tea or coffee
  • 8:00 am - Breakfast
  • 9:00 am - Preparation for program class
  • 10:00 am - Program starts
  • 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm - Lunch time
  • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Back to program ...

Typical day

As a teacher in rural villages you will work 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday. A typical day could be:

  • 7:30 am - Wake up and enjoy tea or coffee
  • 8:00 am - Breakfast
  • 9:00 am - Preparation for program class
  • 10:00 am - Program starts
  • 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm - Lunch time
  • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Back to program class
  • 4:00 pm - Back to our campus
  • 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Free time
  • 7:30 pm - Time to eat dinner

Free-time activities

Our standard operating days span Monday through Saturday, providing ample time for structured learning and engagement. However, weekends offer a special opportunity for participants to embark on enriching add-on touring and adventure programs, enhancing their experience with optional activities. ..

Free-time activities

Our standard operating days span Monday through Saturday, providing ample time for structured learning and engagement. However, weekends offer a special opportunity for participants to embark on enriching add-on touring and adventure programs, enhancing their experience with optional activities. These supplementary excursions, available at an additional charge, allow participants to explore the region's cultural heritage, natural wonders, and adrenaline-pumping adventures, creating unforgettable memories beyond the classroom. To learn more, visit our website: https://volunteeringandtravelsolutions.org/


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 (basic level)

Education Requirements

English, Maths, Science and Computer. at High school, Graduate or university level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

General fitness

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by DVTS

We provide our volunteers 

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Teaching materials
  • Internet
  • Tea

What's not included in our programs:

Air fare, travel insurance, Indian visa, bottled water, expensive food in restaurants (which is only included on weekend programs).

Airport Pickup at Gaggal Airport

To embark on our transformative programs, individuals first journey to Delhi International Airport. From there, the path diverges: a direct flight whisks them to the serene embrace of Gaggal, Dharamshala, or they opt for a scenic Volvo bus ride, winding through the picturesque landscapes toward Dharamshala. Regardless of the chosen route, our team ensures a seamless transition, extending a warm welcome with airport pickups and the reassuring presence of our coordinator throughout the Volvo journey.

Accommodation

Our large volunteer house in Dharamshala is basic but clean. It is situated in a safe neighbourhood and comes with a security (night) guard. The rooms are provided with bunk beds for four people. All rooms have attached or non-attached bathrooms with a toilet (toilet paper will be provided). The running water in the shower is cold, it will only be heated up during the winter season (late October – early March). A single room can be requested upon availability and with a small extra charge only by couples.

In our volunteer house, the volunteers have access to computers with broadband, a sky TV with English and Hindi channels, a film library and a book library.

Volunteers are responsible for the cost of their own phone call charges.

Food & Beverages

All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) within the accommodation are native to the region of India and freshly prepared by our house chef. The meals are mostly north Indian curries and traditional Himachali food, so the meals can often be vegetarian. Non vegetarian food is prepared only on special demand and it will charge an extra amount.  

Moreover you can mention your food related allergies and it will be kept in mind while preparing the food.

We have water purification facilities on site that volunteers can use to fill their water bottles.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

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

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. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in India you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for India. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 499€
5 weeks 1,287€
6 weeks 1,616€
7 weeks 1,945€
12 weeks (max. stay) 2,993€
Average fees 187€/week

Program fees

187€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with DVTS during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

DVTS

Very Good 4.3 rating (8 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2024

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Mohinder

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Dharamshala Volunteering and Travel Solutions. We offer Volunteer and Travel services to International Volunteers.

Meet your organization

About Us

Believing in “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, which implies that the whole world is one family. The aim of launching Dharamshala Volunteering and Travel Solutions is to provide cross culture experience with travel and volunteering opportunities to international volunteers. Dharamshala Volunteering and Travel Solutions works to serve people who are living in rural villages of Dharamshala in the best possible ways. We have previously worked as Pari Volunteerism Services with 9+ years of experience. Our priority is to provide safe volunteering and travelling programs to our volunteers.

The Location

We are working in Dharamshala , the home town of the DALAI LAMA. Dharamshala is situated in north India in the state of Himachal Pradesh. All the programs are arranged by us in rural areas of Dharamshala and our motive and aim is to give education to poor children and decrease the gap between rich and poor people of rural Himachal. All these programs are organized by us in the range of 10 to 25 kms of Dharamshala Town. Volunteers can join our programs for a minimum stay of 2 weeks and a maximum stay of 12 weeks which are running the whole year. Students, volunteers, couples, everyone who wants to enjoy this combination of volunteering and travelling are welcome.

8 reviews · rating4.3

Déborah Jacquemont rating5

2023 at Community Helper & Round Trips

Such a great experience in India ! You will discover so many beautiful things and discover a true family. It’s really nice to feel safety when you are a young girl alone in a far country. My time in India was definitely too short and I want to come back soon ...
I did 2 weeks of the women’s empowerment program with Pari Voluntourism Solutions of which Mohinder was the main coordinator and communicator. It was based out of a Disabled children’s school of which I was able to join in the vocational classes and communicate with the women, sharing ...
I spent a week with the Women empowerment programme on the outskirts of Jaipur. It happened to be during the Holi celebration. I felt very privileged to share in the joy with these women and children. As a seasoned teacher I felt that the programme lacked structure. I presented two lessons with ...
Maria Zandbergen rating5

2022 at Renovating of Community Houses

Although it can be terrifying to go to a place by yourself, I felt safe with Mohinder and Avneesh after the first day! I loved the painting in the school, the trips in the car and the food that has ruined my own cooking forever. I will miss the dogs, Mohinder's ringtone, the day and weekend trips ...
Verena Eichinger rating5

2022 at Community Helper & Round Trips

My 4 weeks in India were over way too quick! The program worked as described from the airport pickup to bringing me back in the end. The programs for the weeks were really nice and flexible as I could switch the last weeks program and stay at english teaching one week longer. The stay at Avneesh ...
Karandeep Singh rating1

2022 at Renovating of Community Houses

My arrival had to be organized (volvo bus and taxi). Unfortunately I had to take a taxi alone from Delhi (not supported and organized by the organization) . Suffice to say that all along the way I was afraid that something would happen to me (I want to clarify that I am 20 years old woman, and it's ...

Location

Asia > Southern Asia > India > Dharamsala

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