Nonprofit
Published 22 days ago
Volunteer-Internship: Art and Culture with Children
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime
Time Commitment:
Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
Commitment Details:
Usually 8 weeks, 1 month minimum. About 40 hours a week, mostly Monday to Friday.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Cost:
Fee Required: $1080
Cause Areas:
Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Education
Benefits:
Training Provided, Housing Available
Good For:
Public Groups, International Volunteers
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Other Requirements:
Health and evacuation insurance if you come from abroad.
Description
Run hands-on art, music and story sessions with village children, with teachers who know them well.
What you will do
- Plan short sessions with local teachers.
- Run them in schools and community spaces.
- Keep the children's work, and photos only where parents agreed.
Who this is for
- You make or teach art, music, theatre or crafts.
- You stay calm with mixed ages and plans that change on the day.
- You follow our rules on consent, photos and child safety, every time.
What you get
- Practice with mixed-age groups, and feedback from local teachers.
- A free letter confirming your dates and your work when you finish.
What it costs
This placement is unpaid. A monthly fee covers your shared room, meals, internet, training, mentoring, local transport for the work, and the papers for your visa.
- From abroad: USD 810 for one month, USD 1,350 for three, USD 1,980 for six, plus a refundable USD 45 deposit. You need health and evacuation insurance.
- From India: ₹9,000 a month for one month, falling to ₹3,000 a month for six, plus a refundable ₹1,500 deposit for some housing.
- Not included: flights, visa fees and insurance.
- Group discounts and scholarships can lower the fee.
- The fee is less than your stay costs us.
Location
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176001, India
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Email your CV and the name of this role. We take applications all year, up to a year ahead.
