Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Goa. Welcome to Goa! You will be picked up from Dabolim airport (GOI) in Goa and taken straight to your home stay to meet your new family!
Day 2: Your first day! Today you will meet your in country team and have an orientation about life in Goa and your project.
Days 3-6: Teaching at a kindergarten and an orphanage. For the next few days, you will get involved in a host of activities all aimed at keeping some amazing youngsters entertained and learning. In the mornings you will be teaching English through songs, games and lessons at a kindergarten. In the afternoons you will get involved in teaching a range of subjects including English, math or arts and crafts at the orphanage.
Days 7-8: Free time. Use your free weekend in Goa to explore ancient temples, historic churches and delicious restaurants. Spend your afternoons sipping water from a coconut, chatting with new friends and feasting on tasty curries.
Days 9-14: Beach time. Today will you head off to your fantastic guesthouse right by the beach. You have the next week free to relax and enjoy. Toss your watch into the very bottom of your bag and be sure it stays there for the rest of week. Shrug off your stress with a swim in the sea, an ayurvedic massage, and a few hours with your favorite novel. If you want a change of scenery, why not visit the nearby Dudhsagar waterfalls and spice plantations?
Day 15: Depart. Sadly it’s time to say goodbye to Goa. You will need to make your own way to the airport or onto your next destination.
What the project does and why it needs you!
In the morning you’ll be able to help the kindergarten teachers with a range of daily activities including helping to teach songs, reading, writing, telling stories and playing games. You can also help in less formal areas of education such as the principles of health and hygiene, first aid, and giving advice on a balanced diet. In the afternoon you'll be teaching a range of subject areas from maths and English to arts and crafts and playing games when the children return to the orphanage.
Who is it for?
This is available for anyone who has a genuine love for helping the underprivileged and desire to help direct the children in the kindergarten and orphanage to the right way in life. Enthusiasm and energy are a must - but don't worry you have a week chilling on the beach to recover!
What you’ll be doing?
You will be assisting a teacher at the kindergarten in the morning from 8am to 1pm helping with daily activities, teaching songs, reading, writing and playing games. The class size is approximately 40 with one teacher. From 3pm to 6pm you will be helping with the children at the orphanage teaching English, maths, art and crafts, music, dance and playing games.
Where you’ll be staying?
For the first week you will be staying in a local home stay in a shared room, very close to the kindergarten and a 15 minute walk from the orphanage. During your stay at the beach you will be staying at a local guesthouse staying in shared rooms.
What you’ll be eating?
You will be provided with three traditional Indian-style meals a day - remember Goa is the birthplace of the 'vindaloo' so expect some spice in your meals!!! Vegetarians are easily catered for since over 70% of Indians eat a mostly vegetarian diet.
Project resources and advice:
The kindergarten is relatively well resourced with all the necessary equipment however the orphanage has very few resources and you may like to bring some creative supplies from home, eg craft or drawing items, games or musical instruments or, even better, purchase some resources locally in Goa. 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 our office.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation, shared room in home stay during your time at the project and guesthouse during your time at the beach
- Food, all meals
- Airport Pickup. Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
- Training. In-country orientation, online TEFL course
- Support. Pre-departure helpdesk, local in-country team and 24 hour emergency support.
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