What the project does and why it needs you!
On this trip you will work at 2 different projects. In the morning you will work at a local high school which opened a special needs centre in 2007 to allow mentally and physically challenged children integrate better into school life whilst also giving them the specialised care and attention they need. The main aim of the project is to educate the children irrespective of their disability and make them feel equal among all.
The project in the afternoon is a centre set up to look after the children of migrant workers to provide care and attention for them after spending the morning in school. As their parents are working it can be easy for the children to be led astray but now they have somewhere to go in the afternoon where they will get the attention and help they need to quide their lives in the right direction. You will be able to help teach English, help with homework, play games and get involved in some singing and dancing!
Who is it for?
This project is for anyone who loves working with children and who has lots of enthusiasm and energy!
What you`ll be doing
In the morning you will be based at the special needs resource room at the school giving attention and support to the children, helping with communication, singing songs, reading, writing and keeping the children entertained and educated. Your typical hours here will be from 8am to 1pm.
In the afternoon from 3pm to 6pm you will be working in the after school club in the childrens home helping with homework, singing, playing games, drawing, and keeping the children entertained.
Where you`ll be staying
You will be staying in basic but clean homestay accommodation based on shared rooms, a short walk from shops, telephone facilities and an internet café. The accommodation is approximately a 15 minute walk or a short bus journey to the projects.
What you`ll be eating
You will be provided with three tradition Indian-style meals a day - a real treat for spice lovers! Vegetarians are easily catered for since over 70% of Indians eat a mostly vegetarian diet.
Project resources and advice
The project is reasonably well resourced but you may like to bring creative supplies from home, eg craft or drawing items, games or musical instruments or, even better, purchase some resources locally when you arrive. As you will be a role model for the children, it is important that you keep your dress neat and modest.
When you arrive
If you time your arrival to one of the designated arrival dates then airport pick-up is completely free. Please book your flight to arrive into Dabolim Airport, Goa International Airport (airport code GOI). Should you require a different pick-up time or any additional nights at the orientation accommodation, for example if you arrive a day or two early, you can arrange this through the i-to-i office.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation: Shared room in home stay.
- Food: All meals
- Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
- Training: In-country orientation
- Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, local in-country team and 24 hour emergency support
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