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We are educators based in Singapore running a micro school, following alternative schooling to a rural community in Kerala, India. We are looking for help to assist us with our various projects and the lessons in the classrooms.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be able to work with local parents and teachers in Kerala, India. Stay with us, learn basic south Indian cooking skills, a bit of yoga and experience local cultural festivals and c h a o s.
The meaningful time of enriching the children with your creativity.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for volunteers to enhance our small community school. This is Primary school. Kids are full of kinetic energy.
If you are keen to work in early childhood education, able to teach sustainability values, social skills, communication skills, life skills, IT skills, English language, speech and drama, build an Eco-friendly playground....
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Stay on the 2nd floor of our school. A spacious room, lots of fresh air and quiet mornings and evenings. Know we provide simple meals, rice and coconut-based curries is what Kerala is all about.
What else ...
Free Internet. Transport can be arranged with driver for your sightseeing trips otherwise public buses run to town from a 3-minute walk bus stand. Lots of opportunities to take part in local festivals and events (now limited). If you stay for more than a month, we will arrange a kayak trip in our local nearby backwaters. Bicycles and a motorbike can be arranged for rent for local mobility. We have a small kitchen/pantry for you to fix your meals when you feel like it.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 115172618848
Feedback (14)
2 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrià & Judith)
Cheers for being awesome, Judit and Adria, and sharing a part of your travels with us. We are glad the workaway experience at the school was memorable for both.
To our 2 Scouts, what a wonderful 2 weeks our school children had. Judit's and Adria's collective creativity and dedication really made a difference to the children daily routine.
Jane… read more
To our 2 Scouts, what a wonderful 2 weeks our school children had. Judit's and Adria's collective creativity and dedication really made a difference to the children daily routine.
Jane… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Adrià & Judith) for host
What a fantastic time we had here! We only spent two weeks there, and should we have stayed longer, it would have been even harder to leave :'-)
Let's begin with the most important part: the work with the kids. The environment here is very positive: children learn in three languages (Malayalam, English, and Hindi), but they also play a lot, and… read more
Let's begin with the most important part: the work with the kids. The environment here is very positive: children learn in three languages (Malayalam, English, and Hindi), but they also play a lot, and… read more
18 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca Marie)
Dear Rebecca,
It's hard to believe it's been a year since you spent time with us! We're still grateful for the energy, creativity, and love.
From Feb 9, 2024, for about 40 days you brought joy, creativity, and energy to our school community. Your work with our students, preparing them for the dance performance, reading books, leading yoga… read more
It's hard to believe it's been a year since you spent time with us! We're still grateful for the energy, creativity, and love.
From Feb 9, 2024, for about 40 days you brought joy, creativity, and energy to our school community. Your work with our students, preparing them for the dance performance, reading books, leading yoga… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Patricia & Fulvio) for host
We really find difficult to find words to describe how grateful we feel after our experience here.
We stayed about a month, but we felt like it was home from the first day. We taught art, and little bit of sports. On school holidays we helped with little maintaining tasks that we enjoyed so much! Life is beautiful here, surrounded by nature;… read more
We stayed about a month, but we felt like it was home from the first day. We taught art, and little bit of sports. On school holidays we helped with little maintaining tasks that we enjoyed so much! Life is beautiful here, surrounded by nature;… read more
5 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia & Fulvio)
Talented, Hardworking and Authentic couple.
Pat and Fu , Thank You.
You guys are the best.
They worked hard and gave the place their time and efforts with full heart. They helped us organize the Christmas event here, did an awesome craft project, and made the kids feel loved.
They have been extremely accomodative during the breaks. They took… read more
Pat and Fu , Thank You.
You guys are the best.
They worked hard and gave the place their time and efforts with full heart. They helped us organize the Christmas event here, did an awesome craft project, and made the kids feel loved.
They have been extremely accomodative during the breaks. They took… read more
(Excellent
)
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2 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrià & Judith)
Cheers for being awesome, Judit and Adria, and sharing a part of your travels with us. We are glad the workaway experience at the school was memorable for both.
To our 2 Scouts, what a wonderful 2 weeks our school children had. Judit's and Adria's collective creativity and dedication really made a difference to the children daily routine.
Jane… read more
To our 2 Scouts, what a wonderful 2 weeks our school children had. Judit's and Adria's collective creativity and dedication really made a difference to the children daily routine.
Jane… read more
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Adrià & Judith) for host
What a fantastic time we had here! We only spent two weeks there, and should we have stayed longer, it would have been even harder to leave :'-)
Let's begin with the most important part: the work with the kids. The environment here is very positive: children learn in three languages (Malayalam, English, and Hindi), but they also play a lot, and… read more
Let's begin with the most important part: the work with the kids. The environment here is very positive: children learn in three languages (Malayalam, English, and Hindi), but they also play a lot, and… read more
18 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca Marie)
Dear Rebecca,
It's hard to believe it's been a year since you spent time with us! We're still grateful for the energy, creativity, and love.
From Feb 9, 2024, for about 40 days you brought joy, creativity, and energy to our school community. Your work with our students, preparing them for the dance performance, reading books, leading yoga… read more
It's hard to believe it's been a year since you spent time with us! We're still grateful for the energy, creativity, and love.
From Feb 9, 2024, for about 40 days you brought joy, creativity, and energy to our school community. Your work with our students, preparing them for the dance performance, reading books, leading yoga… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Patricia & Fulvio) for host
We really find difficult to find words to describe how grateful we feel after our experience here.
We stayed about a month, but we felt like it was home from the first day. We taught art, and little bit of sports. On school holidays we helped with little maintaining tasks that we enjoyed so much! Life is beautiful here, surrounded by nature;… read more
We stayed about a month, but we felt like it was home from the first day. We taught art, and little bit of sports. On school holidays we helped with little maintaining tasks that we enjoyed so much! Life is beautiful here, surrounded by nature;… read more
5 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia & Fulvio)
Talented, Hardworking and Authentic couple.
Pat and Fu , Thank You.
You guys are the best.
They worked hard and gave the place their time and efforts with full heart. They helped us organize the Christmas event here, did an awesome craft project, and made the kids feel loved.
They have been extremely accomodative during the breaks. They took… read more
Pat and Fu , Thank You.
You guys are the best.
They worked hard and gave the place their time and efforts with full heart. They helped us organize the Christmas event here, did an awesome craft project, and made the kids feel loved.
They have been extremely accomodative during the breaks. They took… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zak & Matilda)
Dear Tilly & Zak,
We're grateful for the opportunity to host wonderful volunteers like you. You embraced the culture and habits, working alongside. Making it a meaningful experience for the teachers, and school children.
Happy to hear that you had an amazing time at our school and that you felt welcomed and comfortable, including the nocturnal… read more
We're grateful for the opportunity to host wonderful volunteers like you. You embraced the culture and habits, working alongside. Making it a meaningful experience for the teachers, and school children.
Happy to hear that you had an amazing time at our school and that you felt welcomed and comfortable, including the nocturnal… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zak & Matilda) for host
We have just wrapped up a week here and had an amazing time. As others have described it is in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood surrounded by greenery. Everyone welcomed us very warmly and made sure we were always comfortable and had everything we needed. The accomodation is simple and comfortable and it feels secure, although we were happy to… read more
11 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
using quotes of Erich Fromme ;
Philip Hicken,
Love is an art, just as living is an art. Art isn't Paint, it's Love.
Alexander is that.
Alex shares his love for visual arts, and his love for Kerala with this place. The children asked about Alex Sir all the time.
In the 2 weeks in Aug, Alex was with us - it felt we have known each other for… read more
Philip Hicken,
Love is an art, just as living is an art. Art isn't Paint, it's Love.
Alexander is that.
Alex shares his love for visual arts, and his love for Kerala with this place. The children asked about Alex Sir all the time.
In the 2 weeks in Aug, Alex was with us - it felt we have known each other for… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
Where to even begin? The place l is located in a beautiful rural area with a lot of nature around, it's absolutely stunning and very peaceful.
I came as an art teacher, and I gave it my best even though I have never taught before so it did make me a bit nervous and insecure at first.
But everyone here welcomed me in so much and made me feel at… read more
I came as an art teacher, and I gave it my best even though I have never taught before so it did make me a bit nervous and insecure at first.
But everyone here welcomed me in so much and made me feel at… read more
30 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Bridget)
It's been 15 or 16 months since your stay with us!!! Hi Bridget!!! Good to hear from you!!! The dish is Uppuma, best to eat with bananas.
Thank you for creating beautiful memories with the children here. The teachers had meaningful learning experience from your work.
Come visit us whenever your travels pass by Kerala. You have a home here.
Thank you for creating beautiful memories with the children here. The teachers had meaningful learning experience from your work.
Come visit us whenever your travels pass by Kerala. You have a home here.
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bridget) for host
This was such a wonderful experience! I had come to India to travel, and was really excited to start my travels with a visit here. My stay was for 3 weeks as an art and English teacher. The place was gorgeous, beautiful place, with so much for the children. And, oh my, I loved the children! So energetic and sweet, it was an absolute pleasure to… read more
25 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (heuraerill)
We had a bread together.
Heura,
We feel like family. You baked us a nice bread and we shared the bread with Simi's tomato sauce.
You are a peaceful person who made us feel calm and relaxed. You worked hard with the children, taught them with care and love. You organised several activities with the kids: the boats, the baking, the band weaving,… read more
Heura,
We feel like family. You baked us a nice bread and we shared the bread with Simi's tomato sauce.
You are a peaceful person who made us feel calm and relaxed. You worked hard with the children, taught them with care and love. You organised several activities with the kids: the boats, the baking, the band weaving,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (heuraerill) for host
Volunteering here has been a wonderful and fullfilling experience! Muchas gracias Aji, Jane, Khai Jun, Jay Min, mama and papa. También a Simi y todas la profesoras y niños y niñas. Trabajar con vosotros ha sido excepcional, un ambiente agradable, la oportunidad de pensar y hacer diferentes actividades con los niños...sinceramente me ha permitido… read more
25 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Thomas)
Self Driven Teachers with Energy and Commitment.
Tom and Hannah, Thank you for your generous support and time here. We will remember all the things we managed to do together for the children.
You came in with the spirit of volunteering and shared your energy with all of us. Thank you.
We had a good time with you guys:
1. You guys planned and… read more
Tom and Hannah, Thank you for your generous support and time here. We will remember all the things we managed to do together for the children.
You came in with the spirit of volunteering and shared your energy with all of us. Thank you.
We had a good time with you guys:
1. You guys planned and… read more
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Thomas) for host
Our time here has absolutely flown by! We spent an amazing three weeks in this lovely little school. We felt at home as soon as we arrived. We were welcomed into Aji’s mum and dads house which was a few yards away. We thoroughly enjoyed Atchamma’s food and there was always lots of it! We loved the fresh sardines and morning dosas! We were also… read more
5 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Dedicated Teacher, Problem Solver, Project Manager with Innovative Ideas.
Amy has been an excellent workawayer who has given us 100% from start to finish.
1. Amy came with a suit case full of new and used books from UK and helped us to set up a reading program. Amy assesed our children and managed to put them on a pathway. Big thanks for Your… read more
Amy has been an excellent workawayer who has given us 100% from start to finish.
1. Amy came with a suit case full of new and used books from UK and helped us to set up a reading program. Amy assesed our children and managed to put them on a pathway. Big thanks for Your… read more
(Excellent)
28 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
Dear AJ, Jane and the rest of the Team,
Where did the last month go?! It feels like I have been away ages and its only been 5 days!
I spent a month here, living with AJ's parents. (100m down the road and next to a bus stop). What an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in the real Kerala. This Workaway offers you the opportunity to live with… read more
Where did the last month go?! It feels like I have been away ages and its only been 5 days!
I spent a month here, living with AJ's parents. (100m down the road and next to a bus stop). What an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in the real Kerala. This Workaway offers you the opportunity to live with… read more
12 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (libby98)
Talented Young Couple.
Thank You Libby and Charlie for all your help. We really enjoyed your company and will continue to enjoy the wonderful artwork in the canteen.
The concept of cycle of life is alive in our kids minds. Special thanks.
Khai Jun says hello and thanks for being awesome audience to his guitar session. Mama is happy to hear that… read more
Thank You Libby and Charlie for all your help. We really enjoyed your company and will continue to enjoy the wonderful artwork in the canteen.
The concept of cycle of life is alive in our kids minds. Special thanks.
Khai Jun says hello and thanks for being awesome audience to his guitar session. Mama is happy to hear that… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (libby98) for host
AJi and Jane's project is an outstanding school with a goal to change the rigid structure of the Indian education system. They provide a natural and fun learning platform for children, using frameworks established in western education, with a focus on the current environmental crisis.
Unfortunately, we did not get to meet Jane as she was in… read more
Unfortunately, we did not get to meet Jane as she was in… read more
15 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela)
Hi Gabi,
where we want to begin is you gave so much of you to our playgroup children. You demonstrated to us with what is professionalism meant. When the children asked for the songs and stories you shared with them, we knew the youngs were touched by your gift of time.
Thank you too for looking out for Jane. She needed a R&R and you managed to… read more
where we want to begin is you gave so much of you to our playgroup children. You demonstrated to us with what is professionalism meant. When the children asked for the songs and stories you shared with them, we knew the youngs were touched by your gift of time.
Thank you too for looking out for Jane. She needed a R&R and you managed to… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Federico) for host
Thank you VERY MUCHO for everything! First time we travell far from home and never thought we could come back with so much love.
We taught spanish to children but most importan they taught us how to share, and give love and happiness in every momento. We have a experience of our lives and we hope someday, somwhere we could see again.
Thanks,… read more
We taught spanish to children but most importan they taught us how to share, and give love and happiness in every momento. We have a experience of our lives and we hope someday, somwhere we could see again.
Thanks,… read more
24 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Federico)
Dear Andrea and Federico,
We are grateful to the generosity that you gave us during the 2 weeks you were with us. You helped us in brightening the place with your creative touches. Thank you for taking your time volunteering here as cultural ambassadors from Uruguay.
We are impressed with your proactive approach right from the start. We could… read more
We are grateful to the generosity that you gave us during the 2 weeks you were with us. You helped us in brightening the place with your creative touches. Thank you for taking your time volunteering here as cultural ambassadors from Uruguay.
We are impressed with your proactive approach right from the start. We could… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (ADAM & Taylor)
Adam and Taylor,
Thank you for the short but fruitful time you spent here. You guys have been very effective and creative with the time limitation.
You genuinely put in your hardwork to ensure that we benefit from your help. We are happy to see that the Google drive is there for both us to work with to enhance our professional practice.
We hope… read more
Thank you for the short but fruitful time you spent here. You guys have been very effective and creative with the time limitation.
You genuinely put in your hardwork to ensure that we benefit from your help. We are happy to see that the Google drive is there for both us to work with to enhance our professional practice.
We hope… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (ADAM & Taylor) for host
What an amazing experience! Aji, Jane and Aji’s family have been so generous and accommodating with their time and love.
From the delicious home cooked food, to the tips and adventures, to getting to work in the beautiful school with some amazing kids and teachers... so wonderful!
Highly recommend this workaway. Look forward to seeing Aji and… read more
From the delicious home cooked food, to the tips and adventures, to getting to work in the beautiful school with some amazing kids and teachers... so wonderful!
Highly recommend this workaway. Look forward to seeing Aji and… read more
2 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (PAMELA & Federico)
Two awesome young minds from Argentina and Chile.
Pam and Fede,
You guys made an impact. We earned 2 good friends. We are glad that you came along and gave us your best. Kids have been asking about you guys... they are singing the song and brushing along...
You brought the authentic spirit of your culture and made us feel special. We will be… read more
Pam and Fede,
You guys made an impact. We earned 2 good friends. We are glad that you came along and gave us your best. Kids have been asking about you guys... they are singing the song and brushing along...
You brought the authentic spirit of your culture and made us feel special. We will be… read more
(Excellent)
27 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (PAMELA & Federico) for host
It is a Montessori method based school were they aim to develop smart, creative and thoughtful children rather than "boxes" burdened with contents.
Jane & Aji, the founders, are a really open minded couple that runs this small school with passion and love. They put all their energy together to achieve their main goal, help the local community… read more
Jane & Aji, the founders, are a really open minded couple that runs this small school with passion and love. They put all their energy together to achieve their main goal, help the local community… read more
19 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tom & Saffron) for host
Thank you to Aji, Jane, the teachers, the kids and Aji's family.
You all made us feel part of the family atmosphere you've created. We were happy to help the kids in anyway and can't recommend this Workaway more. You can directly help kids who are happy, caring and loving. We've learnt a lot from the experience and are very grateful for… read more
You all made us feel part of the family atmosphere you've created. We were happy to help the kids in anyway and can't recommend this Workaway more. You can directly help kids who are happy, caring and loving. We've learnt a lot from the experience and are very grateful for… read more
19 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom & Saffron)
Tom and Saff .... Big Thank You...
We wish you could stay longer. Everyone here misses you. In a short span time, youmanaged to help us in a big way. Kids are getting better in communicating, thanks to your tips.
Special thanks for the awesome video works. We got so many Social media loves thru the clip.
Tina says thanks for helping her with the… read more
We wish you could stay longer. Everyone here misses you. In a short span time, youmanaged to help us in a big way. Kids are getting better in communicating, thanks to your tips.
Special thanks for the awesome video works. We got so many Social media loves thru the clip.
Tina says thanks for helping her with the… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Estefania) for host
It was an awesome experience to help here for 2 weeks. We meet really nice people, Tina, Fincy, Simi, Rinny (the teachers) they were a great guide for us, because it was our first experience as teachers and we created a beautiful friendship.
The children are beautiful, free, cheerful, intelligent, funny, they learn very fast (they learned the… read more
The children are beautiful, free, cheerful, intelligent, funny, they learn very fast (they learned the… read more
30 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Estefania)
Pablo and Estefi,
2 Great souls. They helped us here and made such a deep impression in the mind of our young ones.
The hand crafted toys they created, the cooking lessons, the spanish songs.. the mud play, mud art.... the list goes on.
Pablo is such a simple and easy guy and Estefi is always cheerful.
Pablo and Estefi helped my folks with… read more
2 Great souls. They helped us here and made such a deep impression in the mind of our young ones.
The hand crafted toys they created, the cooking lessons, the spanish songs.. the mud play, mud art.... the list goes on.
Pablo is such a simple and easy guy and Estefi is always cheerful.
Pablo and Estefi helped my folks with… read more
(Excellent)
