Make a meaningful contribution to the education of local children in Leh, Ladakh India

Details

• 

  Description

  Welcome to Our Hostel in Ladakh
  We run a small and beautiful hostel for children in Matho Village, Ladakh, India. At present, around 15 girls and 5 boys stay in our hostel. The students attend regular classes at Government Higher Secondary School, Matho, and return to the hostel after school.
  At the hostel, students receive guidance and support from a warden who helps them with homework, self-study, and other educational activities. We provide healthy, locally grown organic meals in a safe and caring environment.
  Daily Routine
  Morning prayer and meditation
  One hour of self-study before breakfast
  Breakfast and departure for school by bus
  Regular school classes during the day
  Homework and supervised study sessions after school
  Recreational activities such as games, painting, and creative learning
  Guest Teacher Programme
  We warmly welcome volunteer and guest teachers who are interested in teaching only for an hour. The guests are not solely responsible for teaching the students whole day. The guests will help and interact with students to enhance their English speaking skill.
  English speaking and communication skills
  Science
  Mathematics
  The volunteers can also learn basic ladakhi language and experience the tranquil environment and peaceful mind. They can also participate in the morning meditation with students at hostel and learn and share cooking skills as well.
  Volunteer teachers will stay at the hostel and will be provided with comfortable accommodation, including a private room with an attached bathroom. They will have tea or coffee with local cookies, dinner and breakfast with students and if they would like to take class at school, the lunch will be served at the school. we want volunteers to stay at least a month. The guests can see beautiful monasteries, monumental places and visit students homes with a student on weekends.
  Role of Guest Teachers
  Volunteer teachers are expected to:
  Conduct one or two hours of teaching at the hostel each day
  Help students improve their spoken English and academic skills
  Introduce students to modern scientific ideas and learning methods
  Visit the school and, if desired, teach one class or participate in school activities
  Interact with students through educational and recreational activities
  Experience in Ladakh
  We have previously hosted several volunteer teachers who greatly enjoyed their stay. They appreciated the opportunity to experience the peaceful environment, rich culture, and simple lifestyle of Ladakh while making a meaningful contribution to the education of local children.
  We look forward to welcoming dedicated educators who wish to share their knowledge, learn about our culture, and inspire young minds.

• 

  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching
• 

  Interests

  

  Writing

  

  Photography

  

  Books

  

  Culture

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Hiking

  

  Mountain
• 

  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  the travelers could experience the beautiful landscape and peaceful environment of Ladakh. Traditional houses and villages can be seen with students and witness how people of Ladakh live a simple and happy life with limited resources.

• 

  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

• 

  Help

  we are looking forwards to have English and Computer teachers at our hostel

• 

  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent

  This 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

  we have Two rooms for guests with attached bathrooms. we have our local food like Sku, Thukpa and Mokmok etc. and these are very delicious and organic.

• 

  What else ...

  you are staying close to leh the capital of ladakh. We are 20 km away from Leh.

• 

  A little more information

  • 

    Internet access

  • 

    Limited internet access

  • 

    We have pets

  • 

    We are smokers

  • 

    Can host families

• 

  Space for parking camper vans

  guest can park any vehicles we have enough space

• 

  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

• 

  My animals / pets

Website Safety

Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host

Feedback (1)