Hop onto a mobile school to help slum children in Goa with i-to-iHop onto a mobile school to help slum children in Goa with i-to-i

<h1>Hop onto a mobile school to help slum children in Goa with i-to-iHop onto a mobile school to help slum children in Goa with i-to-i</h1>Author: <a title="Bruce Haxton" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/bruce-haxton/119388.htm">Bruce Haxton</a> While most kids’ faces here in the UK light up at the sound of an ice cream van approaching, kids living in the slum areas of Goa get more excited about the prospect of the mobile school bus rolling in! On i-to-i’s brand new trip in the stunning Indian state of Goa, volunteers help bring education to gorgeous kids who desperately need it, and still have time to lounge on some of the region’s amazing beaches and immerse themselves in the laid-back Goan pace of life. The mobile school was set up in 2006 and takes education to the doorsteps of underprivileged kids aged between 6 and 14 who might otherwise miss out. The bus acts as a mobile classroom that moves from place to place picking up kids, and then stops for three and a half hours for all kinds of lessons, games and activities. At the end of the year, kids who have been coming to classes are able to take exams on the bus, enabling them to get into mainstream schools in the area, revolutionising their future potential. The project needs enthusiastic volunteers to get stuck in and help enrich kids’ lives by teaching them English and maths. There’s plenty of scope for getting creative too, as volunteers come up with games and activities to make the kids’ learning come alive. While most tourists spend their time in Goa working on their tans, volunteers at this project have a fantastic opportunity to escape the crowds and experience a side of India that many travellers miss. As well as helping out on the bus, volunteers have plenty of free time on evenings and weekends to explore Goa. They enjoy real Indian hospitality as they stay in a homestay in the beautiful coastal town of Calangute, with a stunning stretch of sandy beach nearby – perfect for relaxing on after a hectic day on the bus! There’s no need to worry about cooking either: volunteers get three meals a day of tasty Indian food laid on for them. The project itself, meanwhile, is located in the charismatic state capital of Panjim, where colonial Portuguese buildings jostle for space with raucous markets and Indian exuberance. During their spare time volunteers can cruise up the Mandovi river to see Goa’s lush tropical countryside and spectacular wildlife, or just lounge on one of the coast’s gorgeous beaches as they dream up fun activities to put into practice on the bus! Plus, as volunteers have the help of the expert i-to-i team in Goa, they get inside knowledge on what’s going on in the local area all year round. Helen Gray, 20, who recently took part in a similar i-to-i project in Goa, said the highlights of her trip were: “The places I got to visit while being in India. Having the weekends free to visit places and experience India made the trip extra special. Working with the children and seeing how their lives are so different and watching them look after each other.” This incredible trip lasts four weeks, costing £1,045 (excl flights), but those who want to dedicate more time can stay for up to 12 weeks, at a cost of £175 for each additional week. i-to-i volunteers, as always, enjoy in-country orientation, airport pick-up and dedicated support throughout their trip. Those wanting more information about the trip, or the eight other adventures i-to-i offer in Goa, should ring i-to-i’s travel experts on 0800 093 1505 or visit <a href="http://www.i-to-i.com/volunteer-projects/work-with-school-helping-children-in-goa.html"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.i-to-i.com/volunteer-projects/work-with-school-helping-children-in-goa.html">http://www.i-to-i.com/volunteer-projects/work-with-school-helping-children-in-goa.html</a></a>. For media enquiries, contact Honor Baldry at <a href="mailto:honor.baldry@i-to-i.com">honor.baldry@i-to-i.com</a>.About the Author: I'm totally passionate about travel, it's been my life and work for a good few years! My travel adventures haven't really been about seeing monuments etc but far more about people and getting off the beaten track. Even in a country that has large numbers of tourists you can still find hidden places if you look hard enough, living and working in country gives you such a different perception of it and more of a chance to absorb the local culture. I would like to share my many experiences and offer a little advice if I can to fellow travellers or anyone who is just about to set off on a life changing trip!Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/hop-onto-a-mobile-school-to-help-slum-children-in-goa-with-itoihop-onto-a-mobile-school-to-help-slum-children-in-goa-with-itoi-1338211.html" title="Hop onto a mobile school to help slum children in Goa with i-to-iHop onto a mobile school to help slum children in Goa with i-to-i">Hop onto a mobile school to help slum children in Goa with i-to-iHop onto a mobile school to help slum children in Goa with i-to-i</a>

While most kids’ faces here in the UK light up at the sound of an ice cream van approaching, kids living in the slum areas of Goa get more excited about the prospect of the mobile school bus rolling in! On i-to-i’s brand new trip in the stunning Indian state of Goa, volunteers help bring education to gorgeous kids who desperately need it, and still have time to lounge on some of the region’s amazing beaches and immerse themselves in the laid-back Goan pace of life.

The mobile school was set up in 2006 and takes education to the doorsteps of underprivileged kids aged between 6 and 14 who might otherwise miss out. The bus acts as a mobile classroom that moves from place to place picking up kids, and then stops for three and a half hours for all kinds of lessons, games and activities. At the end of the year, kids who have been coming to classes are able to take exams on the bus, enabling them to get into mainstream schools in the area, revolutionising their future potential.

The project needs enthusiastic volunteers to get stuck in and help enrich kids’ lives by teaching them English and maths. There’s plenty of scope for getting creative too, as volunteers come up with games and activities to make the kids’ learning come alive. While most tourists spend their time in Goa working on their tans, volunteers at this project have a fantastic opportunity to escape the crowds and experience a side of India that many travellers miss.

As well as helping out on the bus, volunteers have plenty of free time on evenings and weekends to explore Goa. They enjoy real Indian hospitality as they stay in a homestay in the beautiful coastal town of Calangute, with a stunning stretch of sandy beach nearby – perfect for relaxing on after a hectic day on the bus! There’s no need to worry about cooking either: volunteers get three meals a day of tasty Indian food laid on for them.

The project itself, meanwhile, is located in the charismatic state capital of Panjim, where colonial Portuguese buildings jostle for space with raucous markets and Indian exuberance. During their spare time volunteers can cruise up the Mandovi river to see Goa’s lush tropical countryside and spectacular wildlife, or just lounge on one of the coast’s gorgeous beaches as they dream up fun activities to put into practice on the bus! Plus, as volunteers have the help of the expert i-to-i team in Goa, they get inside knowledge on what’s going on in the local area all year round.

Helen Gray, 20, who recently took part in a similar i-to-i project in Goa, said the highlights of her trip were: “The places I got to visit while being in India. Having the weekends free to visit places and experience India made the trip extra special. Working with the children and seeing how their lives are so different and watching them look after each other.”

This incredible trip lasts four weeks, costing £1,045 (excl flights), but those who want to dedicate more time can stay for up to 12 weeks, at a cost of £175 for each additional week. i-to-i volunteers, as always, enjoy in-country orientation, airport pick-up and dedicated support throughout their trip. Those wanting more information about the trip, or the eight other adventures i-to-i offer in Goa, should ring i-to-i’s travel experts on 0800 093 1505 or visit http://www.i-to-i.com/volunteer-projects/work-with-school-helping-children-in-goa.html. For media enquiries, contact Honor Baldry at honor.baldry@i-to-i.com.

I'm totally passionate about travel, it's been my life and work for a good few years! My travel adventures haven't really been about seeing monuments etc but far more about people and getting off the beaten track. Even in a country that has large numbers of tourists you can still find hidden places if you look hard enough, living and working in country gives you such a different perception of it and more of a chance to absorb the local culture. I would like to share my many experiences and offer a little advice if I can to fellow travellers or anyone who is just about to set off on a life changing trip!

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