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Happy Bus [6 weeks]

Karma Foundation·Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Quality Education - Target 4.7

All volunteer opportunities contribute towards one of the 17Sustainable Development Goals

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to contribute to SDG #4.7 by providing and opening spaces for inclusive and equitable quality education for children from disadvantaged villages. We focus on fostering intercultural understanding and breaking down language barriers by offering children access to educational and cultural activities, as volunteers visit multiple villages during the project duration.
This project contributes to,
Image: Quality Education - Target 4.7

Quality Education - Target 4.7

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

Role

About the job and it’s activities

About

Working hours

Monday to Friday, - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Project Activities

  • Week 1
    Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
    Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
    Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
    Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
    Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
  • Week 2
    Visiting villages and children with a frequency of about 2 villages per week, taking care of buses and environment
    Taking care of and playing with the beneficiaries (e.g. plays from different cultures), creating games (e.g. red light green light, musical chair) and friendly atmosphere, e.g. doing storytelling
    Organizing English or own foreign language classes for the beneficiaries based on play
    Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. creating artworks and crafts about different cultures, dancing traditional dances and cooking traditional food
    Debrief meeting with the partner at the end of each week
  • Week 3
    Visiting villages and children with a frequency of about 2 villages per week, taking care of buses and environment
    Taking care of and playing with the beneficiaries (e.g. plays from different cultures), creating games (e.g. red light green light, musical chair) and friendly atmosphere, e.g. doing storytelling
    Organizing English or own foreign language classes for the beneficiaries based on play
    Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. creating artworks and crafts about different cultures, dancing traditional dances and cooking traditional food
    Debrief meeting with the partner at the end of each week
  • Week 4
    Visiting villages and children with a frequency of about 2 villages per week, taking care of buses and environment
    Taking care of and playing with the beneficiaries (e.g. plays from different cultures), creating games (e.g. red light green light, musical chair) and friendly atmosphere, e.g. doing storytelling
    Organizing English or own foreign language classes for the beneficiaries based on play
    Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. creating artworks and crafts about different cultures, dancing traditional dances and cooking traditional food
    Debrief meeting with the partner at the end of each week
  • Week 5
    Visiting villages and children with a frequency of about 2 villages per week, taking care of buses and environment
    Taking care of and playing with the beneficiaries (e.g. plays from different cultures), creating games (e.g. red light green light, musical chair) and friendly atmosphere, e.g. doing storytelling
    Organizing English or own foreign language classes for the beneficiaries based on play
    Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. creating artworks and crafts about different cultures, dancing traditional dances and cooking traditional food
    Debrief meeting with the partner at the end of each week
  • Week 6
    Closing day with beneficiaries (weekly)
    Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
    Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
    Debrief the impact of the project, how the beneficiaries developed, discuss about what went well and even better if and include this in the report
    Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
  • Week 7
  • Week 8

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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