Teach in an Indian School
Wylie Memorial High School invites Christian qualified teachers to volunteer for six months to a year in this modern, well-equipped institution in the Punjab. The cost for a year is £2250. Free board and lodging plus an honorarium of £35 a month. The
total cost includes air fares, visa, insurance and a donation towards the cost of Christians
Abroad administration fee. Please be aware that air fares vary according
to season. Board and lodging are provided free of charge, which, with
the honorarium of £35 a month, makes this a very low cost placement.
Situated in Ludhiana in the Indian Punjab, Wylie Memorial High school caters for children from three to sixteen years old. It offers a wide range of subjects and encourages volunteers to assist in after-school clubs as well. The school year begins in April. On the job hands-on training will be provided. Any further support required will be given. There are many churches of different denominations in the neighbourhood.
Electricity, tap water, en-suite rooms (may need to share) fitted with fans/desert coolers (in summer) or heat convectors (in winter). Telephone and internet access are available in the school. International calls will be charged at actual cost. The volunteers will need to be registered with the local police for which the school will take responsibility. The Christian Medical College and Hospital, a multi speciality hospital, is next door. They will be met at IGI Airport, Delhi, by Sunil Pillay and transportation will be arranged for. A similar trip back to the Delhi airport at the end of their term with us will also be provided.
Christians Abroad has not yet recruited volunteers for this project but has received good references from local Christian sources and from schools in the UK.
More information: The school has links with several schools in the UK and more information and photographs are available on its website www.wyliehigh.com.
For general information on India, visit news.bbc.co.uk . Click on ‘World’, then ‘Asia’ then look for ‘Country profiles’ and select ‘India’ to find lots of up to date information.
Could I be a Volunteer?
You could be a volunteer if you are:
resident in the UK (even if temporarily), mainland Europe, the USA or Canada
an effective communicator in English
willing to work within Christian communities and support their values and interests.
single, part of a couple or parent of a family.
Could possibly raise or can afford approximately £1500.
Christians Abroad will seek to match your circumstances with opportunity
What work would I do?
As a volunteer you might work with
Poor communities in Eastern Europe, Latin or Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Pacific
Not for profit organisations such as schools, community projects and hospitals.
Projects supported by local Christian communities.
Your age, qualificaiton, skills and experience will be matched with the work that you can do.
How do I apply?
Read 'HOW IT WORKS' to understand what is expected of you and what might be expected of Christians Abroad and your placement.
Complete the APPLICATION FORM electronically and send it to recruit@cabroad.org.uk.
You will be contacted by telephone or e-mail in the first instance.