Orphanage Volunteer Work India

I had the absolute pleasure of teaching on the childcare project. The day consisted of singing educational songs, teaching basic maths/English and playing ball. I taught them some ball games which they loved. The boys are beautiful and welcoming. On my last day I was able to join in on their art class and teaching their dance/theatre. I taught them a few dances from my childhood and we all had a blast. The school is very well run and doing giving these boys a wonderful education. The school staff were lovely and very welcoming also. The volunteering coordination was brilliant and helped to translate my words to the boys when needed. I will never forget this experience, one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life. Can’t recommend this project enough to anyone wanting to make a difference

I participated for 14 days for the childcare programm.
Teaching basic english, math, playing. This was one of my most beautiful experiences in my life and something to remember forever. To live the happiness of the children following my teaching was something very deep.
All was very well organised by the organisation and they have done all the possible to make me feel comfortable.
Sometym it was very hard to realize the conditions and the background of the childrens life. But when i saw the smile in the faces of those kids i felt so happy and glad to be there.
Those kids needed a teacher and a person to give them love and attention.
And I was proud to be there for both things.
I recommand this experience to anybody who want to live a great moment in there life and doing something helpful.

I participated for 14 days for the childcare programm.
Teaching basic english, math, playing. This was one of my most beautiful experiences in my life and something to remember forever. To live the happiness of the children following my teaching was something very deep.
All was very well organised by the organisation and they have done all the possible to make me feel comfortable.
Sometym it was very hard to realize the conditions and the background of the childrens life. But when i saw the smile in the faces of those kids i felt so happy and glad to be there.
Those kids needed a teacher and a person to give them love and attention.
And I was proud to be there for both things.
I recommand this experience to anybody who want to live a great moment in there life and doing something helpful.

When I arrived I was thrown in at the deep end as the Indian teacher was ill . I shouldn't have worried . The class of up to 20 boys were very welcoming and very keen to learn and enjoy themselves . I was welcomed with a heartwarming "Namaste" from the boys every morning . They were a kind , loving and generous bunch of lads . They enjoyed my pro-active ,hands-on method of teaching and enjoyed participating in games such as , Simon Says , I Spy , Pictionary and Hangman . They had almost no English Language experience , but after 6 weeks they knew their alphabet , numbers , could play games, do simple mathematics and construct simple sentences . They also built up a vocabulary of places , body parts , modes of transport , fruit and vegetables , family members , food and drink and sport . My partner joined me for the last 3 weeks and even though she had never taught before and was nervous , she took to it like a duck to water . Its easy teaching boys who enjoy learning . You don't need any formal qualifications . I would recommend spending at least 3 weeks teaching in Jaipur , 6 weeks was perfect for me . There is lots to do in Jaipur and surrounding areas in your spare time/weekends : Jodhpur, Udaipur, Agra and Taj Mahal , Camel and/or Tiger Safari,Delhi , Temples and Forts . Very rewarding , we achieved a lot in 6 weeks and would like to return . If you join the program please bring lots of flashcards and teaching aids as resources are limited .

DominicFinn

TRANSLATION:

I have no words to describe what my experience in Jaipur was like. From minute one, Sukret came to pick me up at the airport and gave me a lot of peace. When we arrived at the guest house, I met the rest of the volunteers and family that lived in that house. Afterwards, I explained how volunteering was going to develop.

The first day was an authentic madness. They came to pick us up in tuctuc. The driver was very nice and although we did not understand very well, except for a few words in English and gestures, you laughed at any time.

In the orphanage, the boys received us with the typical namaste and they showed up one by one. What impacted me the most was their desire to learn and even though you were the teacher they taught you interesting things.

The rest of the days did not look like the previous one. In the afternoon, in your free time there were always things to do, from going to the monkey temple, a must, until walking through the town enjoying its architecture and typical food there.

I recommend everyone to go.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:

No tengo palabras para describir como fue mi experiencia en jaipur. Desde el minuto uno ,sukret vino a recogerme al aeropuerto y me transmitio mucha tranquilidad. Cuando llegamos a la guest house , conoci al resto de voluntarios y familia que vivia en esa casa. Ya despues , me explico como iba a desarrollarse el voluntariado.

El primer dia fue una autentica locura. Vinieron a recogernos en tuctuc. El conductor era bastante simpático y aunque no nos entediesemos muy bien, salvo por algunas palabras en inglés y por los gestos , te reías en cualquier momento.

En el orfanato, los chicos nos recibieron con el tipico namaste y se presentaron uno por uno. Lo que mas me impacto fue sus ganas de aprender y aunque tu fueses el profesor ellos te enseñaban cosas bastante interesantes.

El resto de dias no se parecían al anterior. Por la tarde , en tus ratos libres siempre habia cosas para hacer, desde ir al monkey temple, visita obligada, hasta pasear por el pueblo disfrutando de su arquitectura y comida tipica de allí.

Recomiendo a todo el mundo que vaya.

Being on the program in India was absolutely amazing. It was a truly cathartic experience, and working with the other volunteers was so much fun! The children at the orphanage were so wonderful.
It was an amazing experience. I stayed with a host family and ate vegetarian food. We reach to the center every morning, and taught until about 9:30 a.m to 3 p.m. The organization is wonderful and everything’s organized by worth. The Project coordinator at the site was wonderful. In the beginning i did not know what to do but he explain me everything and build my confidence. I will definitely recommend the program and VWI!

I think this is an experience every person should have. My advice is to volunteer and learn as much as possible while being there. I can guarantee that every person who volunteers, after getting back home, will appreciate all they have a lot more, will appreciate life a lot more.