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Description
We are an exceptional K-12 school located in Saharanpur(Uttar Pradesh), India, surrounded by mango orchards and nestled within 15 acres of lush greenery. Our infrastructure is entirely powered by solar energy, which minimizes carbon footprint and emphasizes our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Our school provides free, high-quality inclusive education to underprivileged girls, with a focus on offering them the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits. We aim to empower our students by providing them with the tools they need to overcome social and economic barriers and achieve their full potential.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We work till 2.30 pm for five days a week. Volunteers are free to explore and learn about world famous wood carvings of Saharanpur, visit mango orchards to taste different type of mangoes. They can do short yoga in school itself / river raft in Rishikesh or trek in Himalayas.
We are located in foothills of Himalayas and are just 2hr away from Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun .
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for people who are passionate about technology, art, and education. As an illustration our grade 9/10 students are building up facial recognition program and making workable project about notification of LPG leakage on mobile phone and how to turn on exhaust fan through internet in case of LPG leakage.
We focus majorly on Happy curriculum and people assistive technology
If you have the expertise, you can inspire and mentor young students in schools IOT / Art lab, fostering the integration of technology/art with various subjects.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Punjabi (Eastern): BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
TEACH US ENGLISH/FRENCH AND WE WILL TEACH YOU HINDI AND PUNJABI
Accommodation
Independent 400 sq ft AC Bedroom with attached bathroom in a Villa with lovely Garden. Other two bedrooms are used by the Host. Food (both Veg or non Veg) will be managed by the Host and eaten together in the dining room .
What else ...
School Bus will be provided by the host for going to school . Buses and car on rent are available for outstation visits.
We are a couple who are in late fifties, work hard and appreciate honesty .
Sincerity and joyfulness are a necessity and laughter is a key requirement.
Please only apply if you will be able to interact or teach something to our students . Minimum time of stay should be 7 working days .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
WE HAVE HIGH SPEED BROAD BAND CONNECTIVITY BOTH AT HOME AND AT WORK PLACE .
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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How to appreciate every little thing , compassion and reach out to everyone.... are some of life lessons he taught us .
Students loved to interact and learn from him .
It was our pleasure to have Peter with us and we are looking forward to Host him again.
A perfect Gentleman , he is manner full and polite . Willing to try new things .
Exchange with him were meaningful and day’s happy while he was with us .
It was a pleasure to host him and we would love to do it again .
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I got to share with them every day, eating very nice indian food and accompanying them in their daily activities.
I went to the different schools and shared with teachers, staff and students. I did classes, talked with them about my artistic journey, and got to learn… read more
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How to appreciate every little thing , compassion and reach out to everyone.... are some of life lessons he taught us .
Students loved to interact and learn from him .
It was our pleasure to have Peter with us and we are looking forward to Host him again.
A perfect Gentleman , he is manner full and polite . Willing to try new things .
Exchange with him were meaningful and day’s happy while he was with us .
It was a pleasure to host him and we would love to do it again .
… read more
I got to share with them every day, eating very nice indian food and accompanying them in their daily activities.
I went to the different schools and shared with teachers, staff and students. I did classes, talked with them about my artistic journey, and got to learn… read more
