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This project is a great chance to use your love of the arts to make a big difference in the lives of Jaipur’s underprivileged children. Theatre workshops help kids channel their energies positively as well as giving you a crash course in traditional Indian folklore. You don’t need to be an actor to get involved; all you need is a love of children and the energy to make this a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. Set against the backdrop of India’s “pink city”, this project really is a journey of discovery; from the historical treasures of Jaipur to the next Bollywood movie star in your theatre group!

Theatre & Education in Jaipur At A Glance

Scheduled Dates
Start Date	End Date	Price	Accommodation
February 6, 2011	February 20, 2011	$1539.00 CDN	group
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January 16, 2011	January 30, 2011	$1539.00 CDN	group
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January 2, 2011	January 16, 2011	$1539.00 CDN	group
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December 5, 2010	December 19, 2010	$1539.00 CDN	group
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November 21, 2010	December 5, 2010	$1539.00 CDN	group
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October 17, 2010	October 31, 2010	$1539.00 CDN	group
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September 19, 2010	October 3, 2010	$1539.00 CDN	group
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September 5, 2010	September 19, 2010	$1539.00 CDN	group
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August 15, 2010	August 29, 2010	$1539.00 CDN	group
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July 18, 2010	August 1, 2010	$1539.00 CDN	group
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July 4, 2010	July 18, 2010	$1539.00 CDN	group
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June 5, 2011	June 19, 2011	$1539.00 CDN	group
* Limited Availability, Air NOT Included, Not Guaranteed
July 3, 2011	July 17, 2011	$1539.00 CDN	group
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August 21, 2011	September 4, 2011	$1539.00 CDN	group
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September 18, 2011	October 2, 2011	$1539.00 CDN	group
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*Other dates and durations may be available, please call us for more information at 1.888.461.0231

Trip Highlights:

What does this project do?

The aim of this project is to help build children’s personalities through theatre. The group focuses on children from the lowest income families and works in the schools that they go to. By enacting famous folk tales of India, the children will be taught how to use their body language for communication. The end result of each workshop will be a show ready to be staged to an audience.

Why does this project need volunteers?

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You are needed to help with teaching amateur dramatics to the children. The more assistance offered to children, the more they will get out of it! The children need attention and support from volunteers to help them overcome their inhibitions and reach their full potential.

The input of English-speaking volunteers also allows the children to practice and improve their English skills, which will create more educational and employment opportunities for them in the future. The chance to meet and interact with foreigners is a valuable opportunity for the children to increase their knowledge of the world.

Your role as a volunteer

Your role will be to help the current team with teaching amateur dramatics to the children and to assist with improving their self-confidence along the way. You’ll get involved with a wide range of activities such as teaching theatre games to improve concentration; designing and making sets, costumes, props and music; making masks; and organizing tours to the theatre where the plays are staged. Please note that you will need to be flexible as the demands of the project are varied!

The skills you need

You don’t need any particular skills, but you should have the confidence to get stuck into an amateur theatre production and help the kids to overcome their shyness and stage fear. You need to enjoy working with children and should be able to coach and support them to help them develop personal skills. Don’t forget to bring lots of ideas and enthusiasm with you, so that you can help to make it a fun and rewarding experience for the children.

Accommodation included

You will be living in a local guesthouse run by a local Indian family and may share your room with other volunteers, giving you the perfect chance to absorb the local culture and make friends with other volunteers.

Project resources and advice

Resources are adequate at the project, but any additional resources you can bring with you such as materials and costumes will be greatly appreciated!

Local facilities

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This project is based in Jaipur, known as the Pink City, which offers a bustling and friendly atmosphere along with the main amenities.

Please Note; The Festival of Diwali (Festival of Lights) takes place every year either at the end of October or the beginning of November where the projects will be closed for a week for the festivities.

Projects will also be affected for a week over the Christmas period December 25, please be aware of these dates when making your booking.

Food included

All your meals will be provided each day, in the form of breakfast, lunch and dinner, which will be vegetarian-friendly delicious Indian cuisine!

For more information about this tour or to contact an agent to confirm this vacation please call 1.888.461.0231 or fill out the form below.