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A unique experience perfect for anyone who loves swimming. You will
teach all ages at a local school set amongst stunning scenery. Children
on the whole do not get the chance to learn how to swim so this is your
opportunity to really make a difference.
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! (Subject to school holidays – see dates
below) |
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Duration |
Minimum stay 2 weeks and up to 1 year, subject to visa
requirements |
| Requirements |
To do any swimming project, you'll need a Level 1 or
Level 2 qualification (or the equivalent in your country). |
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Price |
From £895 /
US $1,345 for 2 weeks, ranging to £1,795 / US $2,695 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List and other
Currencies
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| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food (excluding lunch)
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Transport to and from your
project
►Full pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support
and backup
►24-hr emergency support
►Free T-shirt. |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a
visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and assistance),
Return transfer to
airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All our projects are
open to all nationalities.
Unless otherwise stated, you need to be aged between 17 and 70+ |
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Many people in Tamil Nadu do not get the
opportunity for swimming classes due to the lack of swimming pools in the
cities or in schools. During monsoon season sadly many people drown as
they’ve never had the chance to learn how to swim.
This project is set in the one school in Madurai where there is a good sized
swimming pool enabling you to make the most of teaching the children
techniques to keep them safe. As well as teaching them how to swim you will
be giving the children important life skills as well; this is a very
rewarding and challenging project.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
beautiful India and it's fascinating culture.
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The enormous satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.
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New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
WORK
CONTENT:
You'll be introduced to the Principal
and the Swimming Coach on your first day and they will discuss your
coaching programme with you. Your first point of contact will be the
swimming coach and he will help you with different techniques and tips
and give you a timetable after the first couple of days. Not only will
you be giving invaluable life skills to the children, your involvement
with these great children will bring immense satisfaction and enjoyment!
You will be coaching between 9.30am 3pm and generally 4-5 classes a day.
However this programme is flexible as you will be out in the hot sun for
a lot of the day and you may find that you would prefer to teach 3-4
classes only. You will coach Monday to Fridays only. In between sessions
though you are free to cool off in the pool!
Some of the children are quite strong swimmers but may lack in
technique; for other children they may require more time spent teaching
on a one to one basis as it is very daunting for them and they need to
get overcome their fear of swimming. You can also teach them about water
safety as well as the basic stroke techniques and diving.
Recently the school held the Madurai District Aquatic competition and
our volunteer helped train some of the children for the competition –
what a fabulous way to watch the children compete when you have been
involved with their training!
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN THE SOUTH OF
INDIA (APPROX):
Please keep in mind that school holidays can
change unexpectedly with very little notice given. Although at times this
can be quite inconvenient, most of our volunteers use the opportunity to
travel around and explore the country.
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Summer Vacation: 14th April to 3rd June 2011 -
First Term Vacation: 24th September to 3rd October 2011 -
Pooja Holiday: 5th to 6th October 2011 -
Diwali Holiday: 25th to 27th October 2011 -
Second Term Vacation: 24th December 2011 to 2nd January 2012 -
Pongal Holiday: 13th to 17th January 2012 -
Summer Vacation: 31st March to 4th June 2012
EXAM PERIODS (APPROX):
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Annual Exams: 1st to 13th April 2011
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Quarterly Exams: 12th to 23rd September 2011
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Half Yearly Exams: 12th to 23rd December 2011
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS
PROJECT:
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1-Week Intensive Tamil Language Course prior to starting your
project. Learning a little Tamil will enhance your time in India
immeasurably, as you’ll find out things about the culture and the
way of life that someone without language skills simply wouldn’t
have access to!
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Tamil Language Lessons with a private tutor taken at the same
time as your main project. Courses range in length to suit your
needs.
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Yoga
and Meditation Lessons: You have the choice of combining the two
or focussing on Yoga on its own. These courses vary in length to be
done as an optional extra to your main project. Start the day with
yoga and meditation – it’ll set you up for the day!
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Cookery Courses: Cooking is an institution in India. If you’d
like to learn how to cook some of the mouth-watering dishes this is
the perfect way to do it; you’ll be able to choose from an extensive
choice of recipes, visit the market to purchase the fresh produce
and then learn how to cook the south Indian style food with your own
private chef! Again, this activity runs concurrently with your main
project.
"I went to India
not knowing what to expect, I was overwhelmed by the busy, colourful and
beautiful country but most of all the people. The school is wonderful
offering so much to the children there, with the great sport facilities
and swimming pool and children eager to learn, however low their
abilities in swimming.
Teaching swimming was such a great experience for me, the children were
so enthusiastic and great fun. There was never a dull moment with a
surprise round every corner, from frogs in the swimming pool, to being
asked to take part in the Madurai district level swimming championships.
I had a fantastic day taking part in several races against girls my age
from all over the district; I met some lovely people and felt privileged
to have taken part. My two month stay was all I had hoped for and more,
the swimming placement, with such great children in a welcoming friendly
school was fantastic." Kasia Markiewicz
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Got any questions? Please email us:
info@travellersworldwide.com
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