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UNITED SIKHS Oxford University Travel Aid

This is a youth empowerment project aimed at uplifting minority communities through an English language and mentoring programme.

Under the UNITED SIKHS - Oxford University TravelAid project tertiary level students as well as primary school going village children are taught English by undergraduates of Oxford University, coming to India through Oxford University's registered charity - TravelAid. UNITED SIKHS volunteers are also members of this teaching team.
One of the venues of this project is Panjab. The project is designed to benefit tertiary level students in Panjab by opening their minds to education opportunities in premier institutions such as Oxford University. Primary school students get an opportunity to learn English from native speakers. In addition, the project benefits the youths volunteers coming to teach, by giving them an insight into village and city life in Panjab, its people and its culture. All the youth involved in the project benefit from the cross cultural experience!
Volunteers teach English at Khalsa College, Amritsar and Standard Public High School, Dhulka, Amritsar,, which is a participating school in the UNITED SIKHS STARAE scholarship project.

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Q. Do we have to arrange accommodation in India?

A. UNITED SIKHS will arrange clean, comfortable accommodation on a shared basis.

Q. Are meals included in the accommodation?

A. Volunteers arrange and pay for their meals. In the past, the schools have provided lunch.

Q. Will we have to pay for travel?

A. Travel to and from Amritsar is organised and paid for by the volunteers. There is an airport in Amritsar so it is often most convenient for volunteers to fly in and out of there. Domestic travel arrangements during the project are made by UNITED SIKHS but paid for by the volunteers. Any private travel following the project is arranged and paid for by the volunteers.

Q. Do I need any qualifications to join the project?

A. Volunteers must have a teaching English qualification or previous experience of teaching English as a foreign language.

Q. Can volunteers be of any age?

A. UNITED SIKHS - Oxford University TravelAid is a youth project. The age limit for volunteers is 35.

Q. Do I need a visa to visit India??

A. Please consult the Indian embassy / high commission in your country to obtain information on visa requirements for your travel to India. If you live in England, please visit the following website to obtain visa information and download visa application forms: http://www.hcilondon.net/visa/index.html

Q. What should I pack?

A. August in Amritsar is the height of summer. Girls should be aware that there is a need in India to dress modestly for their own safety and comfort.

Q. Should I have any vaccinations?

A. Yes, have all the vaccinations recommended by your doctor.

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