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We are a registered non-profit working to benefit the cause of education for the past 38 years, and we diligently work towards upholding the diverse sustainable developed goals of the United Nations. Our project is established near Rishikesh town, also known as The world capital of Yoga.
About project: The project entails teaching effective English communication skills to underprivileged rural children from nearby villages, aged 6-19 years old. The objective is not only to make them good at language but also to make them think out of the box. The education system in India is based on memorization of the facts (rote learning) and appearing for exams that evaluate crammed information and not critical thinking or application of concepts/knowledge. We believe that education entails fostering 21st-century skills, particularly overall personality development, inclusive of academic performance.
About the host: I pursued an International MBA from IE Business School, Madrid (in 2017-18), wherein I read courses that inspired me to make a deeper social impact at the bottom of my pyramid in my country. I have been working at this school as Director for over half a decade. Although the institution has stood the test of time rendering grassroots service tirelessly for 38 years, I am now committed to challenging the status quo and implementing best practices to be able to deliver contemporary education of the highest quality to the much needed section of the society.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Perks:
1 Internship Certificate.
2.Accommodation with Meals
3. Sports Facilities
4. Weekend Trips can be made to Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun & Mussoorie.
5. Opportunity to work at grassroots and participate in nation building.
6. Workstation with desktop, internet, and printing access.
7. Above all, constant mentorship and direction from experienced trainers that will make your experience worthwhile.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
As a volunteer, you would be required to -
1. Help/assist our social project coordinator Mr. Naveen Godiyal in teaching Spoken English to various age groups.
2. Provide help to various extracurricular activities undertaken at our school premises.
3. Help us in managing the social media i.e. social project Facebook page, Instagram handle.
4. Help in strategizing the blueprint for a wider outreach among international volunteers, travelers, and gap year
students.
5. The key word here is multitasking. Although being assigned for a particular task, you won't be engaged in other
works till the completion of the assigned one.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Punjabi (Eastern): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish, French, English
Accommodation
The school has facilities for faculty to stay and a dining room for on-campus residents. Meals served are mostly Indian vegetarian but can be looked into. The school is located in a beautiful area adjacent to the Rajaji National Park overlooking the Shivalik Mountains with a stream flowing alongside. The sacred Ganges flow within a walking distance of 15-20 minutes. It is an ideal location for anybody looking to practice Yoga, Meditation, and Spirituality.
What else ...
The location is about 10 kilometers off Rishikesh. It is on the Haridwar RIshikesh highway. Both cities are tourist destinations and amongst the holiest places for Hindus. There is river rafting, hiking, jungle safari and a lot more to do in this region. The Airport and Railway station are nearby and easily accessible for all commuters. We have hosted volunteers from the UK in the past and have had a very pleasant and long-lasting experience with them. Personally, I have recently finished my MBA from IE Business School, Madrid, so I am extremely familiar about how one has to deal with volunteers from diverse nationalities.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We would love to host someone who have professional skills in website development, maintenance, SEO, social media management , blog writing and others.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I had to wait in Rishikesh and Haridwar for a friend to arrive in India, so I looked for a good school on the Workaway website and found the Maa Anand Mayee Memorial School.
The school is a private school and has a hostel where boys who practice cricket daily live. If you workaway here, you will eat with them. They are… read more
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I had to wait in Rishikesh and Haridwar for a friend to arrive in India, so I looked for a good school on the Workaway website and found the Maa Anand Mayee Memorial School.
The school is a private school and has a hostel where boys who practice cricket daily live. If you workaway here, you will eat with them. They are… read more
Thank you very much for your kind appreciagtion. I write once again to wholeheartedly thank you for the wonderful work you've done with the Students. It was really nice having you over and I appreciate your commitment towards the project. I will definitely carry forward the work accomplished by you and keep you posted about the… read more
