Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, on the Teaching project in
Delhi or
Kerala. You will have the opportunity to step into the classroom and gain teaching experience. India has a shortage of teachers and local staff have such heavy workloads that students are often left to their own devices while teachers rotate to other classes. Volunteers can teach valuable lessons and help eager students learn English - a skill which can give them far greater prospects later in life.
Kerala offers
start dates every Monday throughout the year. Delhi offers start dates on the first and third Monday of each month.
While volunteer schedules depend on the particular projects and placements, a typical day might look like this:
Delhi:
8:00 AM Breakfast at the homestay
9:00 AM Volunteers leave home and travel to their placements.
12:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch break either at the placement or homestay.
2:00 - 4:00 PM Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel back to the homestay, go sightseeing, or do some shopping.
7:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner at the homestay.
Kerala:
8:30 - 9:30 AM Breakfast at the volunteer house.
9:45 - 12:00 PM Volunteers leave home and travel to their placements.
12:30 - 2:00 PM Lunch break either at the placement or volunteer house. Volunteers can also take this time to lesson plan their sessions for the following day.
2:00 - 5:30 PM Work at the placement. Afterwards, volunteers are free to travel back to the volunteer house, go sightseeing or relax in one of the artsy cafes in town once their project is over.
6:00 - 7:30 PM Dinner at the volunteer house.
Weekends are left for free time and exploration.
This program ranges from 1-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website. Volunteers on Delhi programs will stay in a volunteer house outside of central Delhi, in Faridabad, where you can expect to share a room with one to three other volunteers of the same gender. In Kerala, you'll accommodated in a volunteer house run by local coordinators, and the rooms are shared with bunk beds. All bedding is provided and you can expect to be sharing a room with up to 3 other volunteers of the same gender.
Your Impact
Children growing up in disadvantaged areas around India often face significant challenges, and it can be hard for them to grow beyond the lives they, and their parents are born into. However, by acquiring new knowledge and skills, their chances of living fulfilling and productive lives increase.
One skill that opens up new opportunities is the ability to speak English. Fluent volunteers play a valuable role in helping children to learn and practice the language.
As a Teaching English volunteer you will teach students aged between 5 and 11 years old in schools in Faridabad, or between 6 and 12 years old in Kerala. English teaching duties usually include:
- Teaching English classes
- Tutoring students
- Talking with students
- Helping with pronunciation and word use
- Lesson planning
- Assisting with math and science lessons
- Teaching small classes of up to 10 students
- Building the English language ability of children
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s India programs are available year-round, starting most Mondays.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website:
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the IVHQ website below:
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 1 to 24 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
