India is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. It faces great problems with unemployment and English is one of the major factors in getting a job. Hindi is the country's official language, but English enjoys associate status. It is widely spoken and is one of the most important languages for national, political, and commercial communication. Thus, English is essential to communicate in various aspects of life. The opportunity to learn and study English is only available in very expensive private schools and institutions only the wealthy can afford. Consequently, many Indian children who never had the opportunity to study English remain jobless.
Learning English means preparing a better future for the schoolchildren. An English teaching volunteer can have a great impact. You get teaching materials and your colleagues will assist in teaching methods.
Activities as a Volunteer
As an English teaching volunteer, you help future generations to gain some confidence in their life. Your activities include teaching conversational English in public schools or in local organizations. The class includes boys and girls from 6 to 16. Class size is usually 20 to 35 students. You will have to teach English in a variety of non-profit schools and assist India’s most destitute citizens. In addition, you may teach other skills like computer training, health and hygiene, sports and arts.
Project Qualifications
There are no specific skills or qualifications required. You must be at least 18 years old and should have knowledge of spoken English for volunteering. Most students can speak and understand English, so participants need not necessarily have understanding of Hindi language. You should be flexible, self-motivated and open to new cultures and people.
Food and Accommodation
Asia Horizon arranges a separate room along with a communal bath for volunteers in both the host families and hostel accommodations. During the first week of language and cultural immersion program, you will stay at our hostel in Bangalore where cook prepares a variety of Indian food (Nan, curry, Dal, chapatti, rice and pickle). During your volunteering programs in Bangalore, a host family provides your accommodation and food. However, volunteers joining orphanage program stay with the children in a hostel. The families are very friendly and hospitable and look forward to learn more about your culture and country. They provide local food three times a day. Our country coordinator will welcome you at the airport and introduce to the host family and the host organization. You will also have 24/7 access to our contact person and phone number of our coordinator.
Project Location
Our placements are located in Bangalore. Ancient and beautiful city of India, Bangalore is amongst the most visited tourist destinations in southern India. It is highly cosmopolitan with a variety of cultures and customs existing in harmony. The historical, religious and contemporary tourist destinations and diverse city with ancient arts make your visit in Bangalore memorable. Interchangeably called as the “Garden City of India” and “Silicon City”, Bangalore is a leading city to revolutionize Information and Technology in India.
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