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Volunteer in India - Teaching and Orphanage Work in Goa
Location: India: Goa
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year Round
Call Us
Phone: US: +1 917 477 3931 UK: +44 208 133 8041 IL: +972 77 5527000
Fax: +972 153 77 5527000
Description
Volunteers will have the opportunity to volunteer in one of four organized settings. These include:
- a shelter for women and girls in distress
- a public school in desperate need of staff
- a boys orphanage
- an HIV+ orphanage
Each of these projects are seeking volunteers to teach English to students, give care and love to students, and help out with other various tasks as needed.
Your goal will in general be to provide all of the children you encounter with a safe, healthy and loving environment, and a chance to share your personal experiences and knowledge from abroad.
Volunteer work and contribution
The projects vary in their structure and schedule, but for the most part volunteers work from Monday-Friday for at least 5 hours per day and will be assisting with some of the following tasks:
- Assisting teachers/staff
- Teaching English
- Teaching a musical instrument or other extracurricular activity (football or art etc.)
- Giving love and support
- Helping out with any general task for which you might be needed
Highlights
Whilst on course, you will be staying Goa, one of India most cherished places. This tiny state located on India's western coast, has long been renowned for its natural beauty: golden sandy beaches, coconut groves, vibrant green paddy fields and dense forests.This Project is located in North Goa, in a small countryside village called Thivim, which is about half hour away from the coast.
In addition to living in a beautiful location, you will have weekends off to travel, and will be able to travel before or after your project. This free time allows you opportunity to experience the many wonders such as Corbett National Park, the Ganges River, the Khajuraho Bhuddist Temples, Himalayan Mountains, and, of course, the majestic Taj Mahal!
Travel Types
- Volunteering
Qualifications
- Minimum age: 18
- Basic English Proficiency
- High level of independence and emotional strength, and ability to adjust to culture shock
- Motivation to work with children
- Full travel and medical insurance
- Immunizations (please consult your doctor)
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
505 for 1 week, 175 for each extra week
Cost Include Description:
- Accommodation: Shared rooms in Portuguese-style guest house
- Food: 3 meals a day
- Airport pickup: Included on arrival when working for 2 weeks or more
- Orientation kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
- Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- AIDS
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Education
- English Teaching
- Orphans
- Teaching
- Volunteering
- Youth
Typical Volunteer
Volunteers with GoEco are united by their passion for travel and desire to help people. Our volunteers are from all over the world, representing a host of religions, cultures, and languages. Ultimately, GoEco volunteers are fun-loving, adventurous, and outgoing agents for change.Age Range
18-70This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Participants Travel to India
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone/Video Interview
GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement
(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.
Year Founded
2005
