India Sports
The playing field at St Mary's High School, ideal for basketball, cricket, football, netball, lacrosse and badminton. This is the location of the Sports Programme.
The playing field at St Mary's, perfect space for the Sports Programme
mindthegap is particularly proud to be connected to an amazing school in Dharamsala. It was founded in 1998 by the local people, who were driven by the belief that all children, regardless of their social or religious backgrounds, had the right to an education. The school, which began with just four pupils and now provides over 560 children with the hope of a better life, is in desperate need of both financial support and a volunteer workforce.
With a permanent staff of 12 for such a high number of pupils, classroom assistants are needed in a number of subject areas that are taught in English. In addition to your obvious ability to help improve the use of conversational English, we want you to use your strengths. The school particularly requires help teaching PE, with an additional need for running after school clubs for children that board in the vicinity – if you are a fan of cricket, your skills at umpiring will be greatly appreciated by the boys!
Calling all Lacrosse Players!
This fantastic sport has recently been introduced to the school, the necessary equipment generously donated by some of our volunteers. The pupils absolutely loving mastering this brand new sport. At mindthegap we are passionate that all our projects must be sustainable. We are thrilled that our volunteers have used their initiative to share something they have enjoyed so much thoughout their education, but their hard work needs to be followed.
If you have experience of this brilliant game, then this project is perfect for you. The volunteer team responsible for establishing this project would be delighted to talk to you about their own highly positive experiences, as well s to share teaching tips.
Call us now for more details!
Sister Celia, the school’s principal would like to thank you for your interest in her school,
‘People like you make a lot of difference in this world by being sensitive to the needs of others. Indirectly you are going to touch innumerable people and their lives. It is through people like you that I believe this world has become a small village,’
Please help us to help the pupils at this fantastic school. It will be an experience that will stay with you forever and leave you with the undisputed knowledge that you have done something truly wonderful and touched the lives of many. It is a privilege to be part of this.
Responsible Volunteering – what you can do
SPORTS
- Lead general P.E. lessons in the playground for all classes
- Coach the best sportsmen / women in cricket, netball, badminton and football to establish teams to compete with other local schools during after school hours
- Lacrosse is being set up as a new sport at the school, assistance in the delivery of this new and exciting endeavour is required
Goals & Objectives
For our volunteers
For St Mary’s
Prices start from £595 for 1 month + a donation of £100 to St Mary’s.
Additional weeks are available from £99.
