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Indian wedding on 12 October .
We are an education institute providing education in rural areas of the state(Uttarakhand ) . School was established back in 1989 and have three branches across the city. All volunteers will work in one school .
We usually work till 2 o clock on weekdays and go visit places nearby , on weekends we travel long distance .
I am a certified YTT yoga trainer so you can also learn yoga during this time because its not just about working in school but also learning local culture . Our projects provide an opportunity for young people to experience a lifestyle based around the simple philosophy of doing rather than talking and fixing rather than complaining.
Our aim is to create more opportunities for young people to gain knowledge through discovery and to gain confidence, creativity and interest in science, culture exchange , local kovisits , technology, engineering, environmental issues, maths, art and learning as a whole.
Please discuss with us in advance if you have a special diet(Vegan/fruitarian/vegetarian/gluten free / yoga diet / Non veg )
Places Nearby :
Rishikesh is 30 min drive from our place .
Taj Mahal ( Agra ) - Overnight bus (weekend plan )
Tehri lake / Kaanatal - 70km
Jaipur (Rajasthan ) - overnight bus ( weekend plan )
There are many beautiful places nearby so if you got time we got plans .
~Very Important Request :-
Contact us as soon as possible whenever you want to volunteer and please stay connected on personal messages because we accept last minutes also sometimes and your watsapp and fb/insta text will help a lot to understand your arrival and your comfortable stay .
If you contact us 2 to 3 months prior you will get the best of everything .
How to reach us :
From Delhi airport you can board the airport metro to reach Bus station(Kashmiri gate)
Once you reach Delhi you can come to Dehradun by Bus/Taxi/Train/flight .
Flight - Depends when you book it . ( 10 days prior - 4000/-Rs )
Taxi to Dehradun will cost 4500/- Rs approx(6 hrs)
Bus to Dehradun will cost 750/- Rs approx(7 hrs)
If you want taxi i can arrange it for you and text you the drivers number .
Trains have to be booked prior .
If you are planning for bus then you have to reach ISBT - bus station(Kashmiri gate ) in Delhi . We have buses to Dehradun regularly , you dont have to pre book the bus tickets just reach the bus station and buy the tickets for the best bus avilable (volvo is the best bus )
Once you reach Dehradun bus stop i will come to pick you and if i am busy you can take a tuk tuk ( 500/- )to our house .
See you soon .
Namaste 🙏🏻Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsLanguage practiceTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Traveller's will be learning :-
1) Yoga
2) Treks and hiking .
3) Students interaction .
4) Languages
5) indian culture
Its also include cultural activities in school and interaction with local people.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for help with kids in schools , basically young children (4-12 years ), teach them your culture and English also play with them .
Volunteers will also help in daily household activities .Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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 provide a room with max 2 beds , table and recreation area.
Accommodation is provided ( Food Depends on diet plan ) Please discuss you food plan once we chat .What else ...
You will have a chance to meet other volunteers from different parts of the world .
While the volunteer are free they can go for yoga nearby , markets , tourist places and Enjoy jam sessions.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a safe parking inside our house .
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I stayed two and a half weeks at his place. He always was very supportive and showed me around. I helped a little at school but at the time there are exambiations and therefor there was not much to do for me. In the… read more
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I stayed two and a half weeks at his place. He always was very supportive and showed me around. I helped a little at school but at the time there are exambiations and therefor there was not much to do for me. In the… read more
I stayed with him almost one month. When I came to his place the kids where on holidays, so the job in the school was different to normal… read more
Nishant is a very kind persone, always there for friends. Thanks to him I got… read more
She mainly helped us in teaching kids english and exploring new ideas .
She is exploring different countries and have a great knowledge about cultures also.
Kids always love to be around her and she always tackle them with care and love.
She is very open to any task and lived with us… read more
Thankyou also to his family, you get to experience a real local indian familyhold, his mom makes the best food yumyum.
The work in the school is really versatile, you… read more
The school was nice, with friendly staff and very cute… read more
She is very kind and good girl, she helped us in our school , where she teaches all age group children english and some games.
She is also taking a great initiative for helping girls for… read more
It was my first trip to India and I couldn't ask for anything better. Nishat was a great host; organizing trips, introducing me to his friends and making me feel like a part of his family.
The experience I had at school was precious! Kids were so smart, kind and willing to learn.… read more
She was so committed, so interested, learned all we had to give, and gave back 10x more. Her presence was light and harmonious, joyful and authentic. I also travelled with her and she is very good with travel itinerary that makes your travel very easy . I loved travelling with her . She is a great… read more
Wish you guys goodluck.
Before my travel i was a little bit worried because my english skills aren’t perfect, but talking with children at school was so easy,because there are so kind and so interested in meet new people from different countries.… read more
Nishant and his friends are super fun, always up for a party,… read more
Me and my family were just amazed by her yoga and aerobics . No doubt she is a kindaa girl everyone needs in life .
She also helped us in kitchen and cleaning .
She taught German language to the kids and was very polite with the kids .
She also practice yoga and Punch dance children enjoyed… read more
She is loving , caring and very motivated for any task assigned to her .
She always have a smile on her face and make everyone lively and happy .
The school kids were very much attached to her and wanted her… read more
This was my first experience ever travelling alone abroad, and Nishant and his friends and family welcomed me into their home as if I was part of it. At the start of my travels I was in fact at another host, and after having a bad experience there… read more
Nishant is very inviting, and is always ready to help you with anything you may need! He’s also just so much fun to be around, and I made so many great memories hanging out with him and his… read more
She mainly helped us in teaching kids english and exploring new ideas .
Kids always love to be around her and she always tackle them with care and love.
She is very open to any task and lived with us very happily , and in this period of time she is like part of family.
She also helped us in kitchen and cleaning .
She… read more
She is very kind and good girl, she helped us in our school , where she teaches all age group children english and some games.
She is very good in dancing too,she danced a lot with chacha when we… read more
I helped the teachers with the kids, I given them Portuguese lessons and help them with English as well. Ah and I… read more
They were very friendly with the children! We were very happy to have them with us. They were totally committed to the school from the moment they arrived and helped with every task needed..
Thanks for your enthusiasm, your team spirit, and your… read more
We spent 17 days with Nishant and from the beginning we felt welcomed as part of the family.
Every morning we had breakfast at Joshin's cafe (He will take good care of… read more
good mood, communicative, laughing a lot, relaxed and we spent a lot of time together.She became a family member.
She also made a Arabic dish just dont remember the name :-)
She helped us in the School and all students loved her , She can easily gel with anyone .
She… read more
I have been volunteering around Asia and South East Asia for the past 1.5 years, but the experience I have had here was remarkable!
From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed into the family by Nishant and his parents and also the other volunteers. We went to… read more
Sie ist sehr höflich und immer bereit für Yoga. Wenn du ihr etwas Arbeit gibst, vergiss es einfach, denn sie wird es vorzeitig mit Genauigkeit tun.
Viel Glück für Ihre weitere Reise.
Bis bald .
Nishant
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The children at the school are an absolute joy to teach, they all genuinely have a desire to learn and succeed, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment… read more
They both are handyman, fast learner ,creative and up for anythings.
The apple sauce made by Emir was amazing 😍 .
They worked in our school and did couple of short movies about personal hygiene , first aid and women safty… read more
- at school: this is a very open minded school. Children are aged from 3 to 12 years old. There’s a lot of thing to do, according to your skills and wishes. Nishants has a lot of good ideas otherwise.
School bus picks you up at 7:15 at home, and school ends at 14. Your afternoon is free.
Teachers and staff… read more
Joy also worked in the School . School work was not familiar to her but she did a great job and participated in cultural activities and taught dance to the kids which was performed in school annual day .… read more
I was quite frighten to arrive in Delhi as a female solo traveller.
Luckily Nishant guided me through the whole proces (How to get from Delhi to Dehradun, What the prices are etc.)
The school is from Monday to Saturday and it alternates every week from Monday to Friday.
You… read more
Nishant and his family welcomed me so warm-hearted, I felt like a family member.
They provide you three times per day fresh and very delicious food, ( vegetarian food is available) they… read more
Come back… read more