Teach English in the Himalayan Foothills of India.
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About This Program
Poor education standards, illiteracy and high student dropout rates are some of the more glaring issues for educational reform in India.
Schools, especially rural schools suffer severe shortfalls in resources and iSpiice volunteers help by assisting local staff and giving lessons in various educational institutions. The most commonly requested subjects for teaching are English and Computers – both which come naturally to most volunteers.
Usually, our volunteers fly into Delhi International airport on a Sunday, where an iSpiice team member meets them and escorts them to our volunteer location in Dharamsala.
iSpiice also offers meaningful travel opportunities in India, including optional week end add-on tours to world's famous sites such as Taj Mahal tour, Himalayan Trekking tour, Adventure Tour in Manali, Jaipur and a 2-day tour visiting Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Highlights
- Pick up from Delhi International airport at the time of arrival by iSpiice staff member.
- Transfer to Dharamsala with iSpiice staff member. On off days, hike Dharamsala's snow-capped peaks and lush green valleys.
- Optional add on trips like Golden Temple, Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Manali adventure trip and trekking in the Himalayas during the weekends.
- Morning or Evening yoga classes, Walk around the Kangra Tea Gardens. Take trips to the Dalai Lama Monastery.
- Enjoy projects are in the stunning Dharamsala region of Himachal Pradesh.
What to Expect
Volunteers work on their two preferred Programs per day. For example Teaching English in
the morning and Street Children in the evening.
During the week your days at iSpiice will for the most parts, follow this schedule
7:30am -Wake up and enjoy a chai.
7:45am - Yoga class (60 minutes)
9:00am - Breakfast and work preparation.
10:30am - Program 1 (2 hours).
12:45pm - Break for lunch and work preparation.
2:00pm - Program 2 (2 hours).
4:30pm - Afternoon chai and work preparation.
7:00pm - Dinner.
7:30pm - Relax, go shopping, prepare for tomorrow's Programs.
iSpiice volunteers will have weekends free and time available to participate in Add On Tours.
Included/Not Included
Airport pick up from Delhi airport, all meals, accommodation at volunteer house, transport, teaching materials, local sightseeing, Internet (Wi-Fi), filtered water, morning or evening yoga.
Airfare, travel insurance and Indian visa.
Spending money for bottled water, snack foods and dining out whilst on weekend excursions.
Add On Tours such as Taj Mahal, Himalayan Trekking, Jaipur + Taj Mahal, Golden Temple and Manali Adventure Trip.
Housing & Meals
iSpiice Volunteer House and Programs are situated in the villages of Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh (North India). Dharamsala is a region in the Kangra Valley district sitting at 1500m above sea level. Famous for its lush green vegetation, it’s sheltered by the magnificent snow capped Dhauladhar range in the Himalayas. The location is peaceful, beautiful and spiritual – also home to the Dalai Lama.
Our village of Sidhwari is close to Dharamsala town and McLeod Ganj town. Both areas are buzzy with international and Indian tourists - great for shopping, taking yoga classes and eating out.
Volunteers stay at the iSpiice Volunteer House with the iSpiice staff. Accommodation is clean and comfortable with western style toilets, hot running water and access to the internet. We have separate male and female bedrooms and bathrooms.
