Volunteers will be living in remote, rural villages, sometimes without electricity and running water, and eating simple vegetarian meals. There are ongoing projects throughout northern India. Teach English, Science, Geography, History, Computers, assist the director with correspondence, etc. Must be self motivated and ready to work in a radically different ethos. Room and board provided.
Time frame is flexible.
One school is in Darjeeling, the other is a 40 minute drive away at a similar altitude, and surrounded by forest and tea plantations both are associated with Buddhist monasteries. They currently educate about 160 students between the ages of 5 and 17 - many of them orphans. Most lessons are conducted in English. They also develop programs of environmental education, vocational training, and volunteer services. Dharamsala is perched in the Himalayan foothills between 4 and 6,000 feet.