Teaching English in Himalayas, India

India

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05/07/2022
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I am an advocate and my wife runs a school . I am looking for volunteers who can teach English or other subjects to students aged 4 -15 in our school. We also have three dogs of Labrador and Golden Retriever breeds.

I am also running an NGO and working on environmental issues.
We have furnished accommodations for our guests.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Language practice
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Projects involving children
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Accommodation
bunglow with enough space
What else ...
You can see our location and get more information of when you contact us.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One

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Feedback left by and about host (13)

02/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nana) for host

Back in November, I spent my first two weeks in India volunteering for Vinita and Shekhar and it was amazing to feel like I already had friends and family in a country I had never been to before.
Although they are both very busy, they make all their volunteers feel very welcome and are very generous. They even welcomed me back towards the end of… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ayushi ) for host

I spent three of the most wonderful, heart-warming and fulfilling weeks here. I used to go to the junior school in the mornings and the senior school in the afternoon. I taught craft, dance, and did babysitting at the former; and taught Maths, dance and took substitute classes at the latter. Both the primary and senior wings are managed… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Séverine) for host

I spent 2 magical weeks here!
First you live with an real indian family! And such an amazing family...So friendly, welcoming, they make you feel at home. And I have to tell you that the food is amazing.
The kids or students at both school are very nice!
Enjoy the place next volunteer!

(Excellent )

24/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Priyanka) for host

Unbeatable location, amazing family, awesome food and unforgettable experience. These words describe my experience of volunteering at their place aptly. Shekhar and his wife Vinita are fantastic hosts. They will take care of every thing you need and their adorable daughters are fun to hang out with. Teaching at school was a great experience where… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Natalie & Hannah) for host

I had such an amazing time working at the school and living with this incredible family! It was the highlight of my time in India. My friend and I spent 1 month at the school and we enjoyed every minute. Looking back on memories from this time make me feel so lucky to have found such a great host. The family is unforgettable and so kind, we really… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

Many thanks for my host and his family for the hospitality within my 2 weeks stay. I really did enjoyed teaching dances for small kids in the junior branch of school and cooking russian traditional soup Borsh for the family sometimes.
I was provided with comfortable big private room in separate building close to the main house. The food was… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

My partner and I had a great time volunteering here, the family are so kind, generous and helpful! The kids at the school were interactive and we had a lot of fun with them. We would highly recommend this place- it is a home from home!

(Excellent )

23/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Sjoerd) for host

Excellent accomodation, lovely family and a lot of cultural experience. Everything was arranged nicely only i wished i could do more for the school like teaching more english!

(Good )

21/10/2011

Left by Workawayer (Sorcha) for host

Wonderful place and Wonderful People. Kindest family I have ever encountered. Perfect Introduction to India and a real immersion in India Culture. Nestled in the Beautiful Himalayan Hills. Lots of Monkeys!
Delicious food from Prakash. Great conversations and cultural exchange. Kids are a pleasure to teach! So polite!
I feel like I have a family in… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2011

Left by Workawayer (Inga) for host

There is nothing to add... one of the best experiences I ever made! Thank you so much Vinita, Shekhar, Doorba, Kuhoo, Prakash, the school children and teachers and everybody else who made me feel so welcome... it really feels like my second home now, up there in the beautiful mountains! really, the only "bad" thing is... you're gonna miss this… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2011

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host

By far the best experience of my travels so far! Shekhar and Vinita are amazing hosts! I felt completely part of the family and i was only there for 2 weeks! I would recommend it to anyone going to India!
Brilliant!!
xx

(Excellent )

06/12/2010

Left by Workawayer (sofia) for host

how to describe such an experience??they all make me feel like home!my wonderfull home up there in almora hills with himalayan view, waking up every morning from the monkeys on our roof or from the beautifull songs of the children...drinking the tastfull-traditional adaraki chai (ginger tea) of prakash,wearing the colourfull and precius saree of… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2010

Left by Workawayer (liam) for host

I had an amazing time and experience. Everyone is so kind and
helpful. The school is great and the hill walks are fantastic
I was only suppose to stay 2 wk but stayed nearly 4.
Would highly recommend.

(Excellent )

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