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Description
My name is Bharat and I am from the village of Varsingpur in south Rajasthan. I live here with my wife and have been headmaster at the local school since 2008. We have a 120 students, ranging from 5 to 13 years old, and 9 teachers.
We love to host travellers who can help our students improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills. At same time, we give those who stay with us the freedom to pursue any other educational or extracurricular programs which they believe will benefit the students. This could be music, sport or anything imaginable!
I have worked with foreign travellers since 2001 - first as a guide and interpreter to ecotourist in the surrounding rural areas and now as a host. Staying at the school will give you the opportunity to have a genuine impact on their education and perspective of the wider world. Whilst here you will also experience the realities and joys of village life in India.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Beyond the opportunity to support the children’s development, travellers will be exposed to a different side of India. One that’s is away from the chaos of its cities and is instead surrounded by the nature-world and indigenous wildlife. As part of the village community, you see the simplicity and joy of rural Indian life.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for travellers with a strong command of English so that they can help improve our students’ fluency. School hours at from 8:30am to 2:00pm, with a break for lunch at 11:30am. We encourage you to teach about anything that interests you as well as to pursue any project you think will contribute to their lives.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: 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
Travellers will be provided with their own room at the school and three meals a day - cooked by my wife on a traditional fire stove! Living conditions at the school are clean but stripped back and basic. However, I endeavour to make sure all guests are as comfortable as possible. I provide clean filtered drinking water everyday.
What else ...
In their freetime, travellers can walk around the village, visting neughbouring towns and sights, and enjoy the peacefulness of the area.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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The school has about 120 students. The younger children only really speak Hindi and their local dialect, Wagri, which means you will mostly help with basic numeracy and the beginnings of English. The older children have good English and… read more
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The school has about 120 students. The younger children only really speak Hindi and their local dialect, Wagri, which means you will mostly help with basic numeracy and the beginnings of English. The older children have good English and… read more
