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Teach Basic Computer & English to Community.

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4 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 17 - 50+
rating  Fantastisch 4.5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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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.

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.

    • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 17+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+
    Rolstoelgebruikers

    Over het programma

    Join us to teach basic English & computer skills to students, women's, girls in Dharamsala, India.

    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, ...

    Over het programma

    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:

    1. Teaching fundamentals computer skills.
    2. Teach the basics of English, and create a playful environment by encouraging children to speck, write and read.
    3. Teaching typing skills, use of Microsoft word, excel, paint/email / internet.
    4. As a Teaching English volunteer you will teach students aged between 6 and 12 years old helping with pronunciation and word use.
    5. Work in a community & make new friends & earn internationally volunteering experience.
    6. Children are very welcoming and always happy to see volunteers from all over the globe and eager to learn.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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 ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 17 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 17 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    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.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door iSpiice

    • 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.

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op 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.

    Accomodatie

    → 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.

    Eten & Drank

    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 toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Gaggal Airport (DHM) in Dharamsala. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar India. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor India biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in India dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor India. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    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.

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    4 weken (min. verblijf) 958€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 2.824€
    Gemiddelde kosten 237€/week

    Programmakosten

    237€ per week 4 - 12 weken Leeftijd 17 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    4 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door iSpiice gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    iSpiice

    Fantastisch 4.5 rating (58 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2010

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Goed Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Varun

    Over de organisatie

    Join us to spend your gap year in the Himalayas or to combine amazing volunteer programs with travelling in India and visit stunning places like the Taj Mahal.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    iSpiice – Integrated Social Programs in Indian Child Education is set up to improve the lives of Indian families especially women and children in rural villages of India in Dharamsala.

    iSpiice is a humanitarian organization supported by volunteers across the world that builds partnerships between international volunteers and Indian communities. iSpiice provides safe and affordable travel volunteer programs in India. Given the beauty, serenity and spiritual atmosphere of the area, his Holiness the Dalai Lama holds residency in Dharamsala. Our volunteers also appreciate the peacefulness of our location for their volunteer India Placement.

    Join iSpiice and combine volunteer travel in India on a 2 day tour of the Taj Mahal, a two day guided Himalayan Trekking tour, a two day adventure tour in Manali and a two day tour of Punjab state visiting the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the Wagha border ceremony and the jallianwala Bagh gardens.

    58 beoordelingen · rating4.5

    Working as a volunteer for iSpiice was an enriching experience in many ways. I had the chance to discover the culture in depth, learn about Indian habits and customs, improve my Hindi language skills, make new friendships and become familiar with the Indian lifestyle. I was working in a primary ...
    Falguni Upadhyaya rating4.4

    2017 at Teach Basic Computer & English to Community.

    The iSpiice volunteer programme is truly one of a kind. Not only is it a volunteer programme, but one also gets the opportunity to see some of the many beautiful landmarks of India. I felt very proud to be part of an organisation that helps to guide and prosper the future of our children of ...
    Having been to India before, I returned because I wanted to have a more meaningful, less touristy experience. I got that experience and much more with iSpiice – 10 out of 10! I really enjoyed working with the older students, teaching Computers at High School – seeing their progress and getting ...
    Tess Van Weelden rating4.4

    2017 at Teach Basic Computer & English to Community.

    I would recommend iSpiice to anyone searching for a rewarding volunteer experience abroad. The program was very well organised and I always felt completely comfortable, safe and like part of the community. Teaching was challenging but deeply rewarding will never forget the children and women we ...
    Solene Mo Sun Olounis rating4.4

    2017 at Teach Basic Computer & English to Community.

    I spent such an amazing time within the local community. The Indian families are wonderful; the kindest and most welcoming people I have ever met. In the morning I took care of small children and shared good moments playing with them, bringing some activities: coloring, blocks and painting on the ...
    It is hard to explain in words what an experience I had with the iSpiice staff in India. They were our guidance through a remarkable journey. Thank you so much for one of the best experiences of my ...

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