Eduskill India Foundation – Volunteer Teacher Terms & Conditions

EDUSKILL INDIA FOUNDATION — VOLUNTEER TEACHER PROGRAM — TERMS & CONDITIONS

“Free Training • Community Service • Quality Education”

1. PROGRAM INTRODUCTION#

The Volunteer Teacher Program of Eduskill India Foundation aims to provide students with quality education, extra classes, Computer/Digital Skills, Basic English, General Awareness and other academic support.

The program is run in a spirit of social and educational service.

2. FREE TRAINING & NO FEE POLICY#

The Training set by the organization for Volunteer Teachers is completely FREE OF COST.

• No Training Fee will be charged to a Volunteer Teacher.
• No Registration Fee will be charged to a Volunteer Teacher.
• No Admission Fee will be charged to a Volunteer Teacher.
• The organization will not charge any Hidden Charge in the name of Training.
• Any demand by any person for an unauthorized fee in the name of the organization is not valid.

If any separate cost applies to a special facility/material, it will be communicated in advance.

3. ELIGIBILITY#

The following qualifications may be desirable for a Volunteer Teacher:

• At least Class 12 pass; preference for Graduates.
• Interest in teaching students.
• Basic communication skills.
• Respectful behaviour towards children.
• Availability of time.
• Preference for those with Computer/Digital knowledge.

Other qualifications may also be considered according to the needs of the local area and school.

4. SELECTION PROCESS#

Volunteer Teachers may be selected by the organization on the basis of need, qualification, availability and an Interview/Interaction.

After selection, the organization may provide the Volunteer Teacher with Orientation/Training.

Selection will depend on the organization's needs and the positions/centres available.

5. TRAINING & ORIENTATION#

A Volunteer Teacher must attend the prescribed Training.

The Training may include the following topics:

• Teaching Methodology
• Classroom Management
• Communication Skills
• Child-Friendly Teaching
• Basic Computer Skills
• Digital Learning
• Student Motivation
• Basic English/Language Skills
• Activity-Based Learning
• Attendance & Student Record Management
• Discipline & Child Safety
• Academic Support Methods

A Volunteer Teacher must attend the Training/Orientation given by the organization from time to time.

6. TRAINING ATTENDANCE#

A Volunteer Teacher must attend the Training at the scheduled time.

If a Volunteer Teacher is continuously absent from the Training without a valid reason, the organization may review their Volunteer status.

The organization may set minimum attendance criteria for completing the Training.

For Emergency/Medical/Personal reasons, the Volunteer Teacher is expected to inform the concerned Coordinator.

7. VOLUNTEER SERVICE#

The main purpose of a Volunteer Teacher will be to provide academic support to students and the community.

A Volunteer Teacher may:

• Teach students.
• Take extra classes.
• Teach Basic Computer/Digital Skills.
• Help with Homework/Practice.
• Motivate students.
• Give additional academic support to weaker students.
• Support educational activities.
• Take part in awareness/learning activities approved by the organization.

8. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES#

A Volunteer Teacher must:

• Be punctual.
• Treat students with respect.
• Not discriminate against any student.
• Take care of students' safety and dignity.
• Not take or publish photos/videos of any student without permission.
• Use the property of the organization and the school properly.
• Keep academic records accurate.
• Follow the rules of the organization/school.

9. CHILD SAFETY & PROTECTION#

A Volunteer Teacher must not engage in any form of:

• Abuse,
• Physical punishment,
• Mental harassment,
• Humiliating behaviour,
• Discrimination,
• Inappropriate communication,
• Inappropriate physical contact

with students.

In the case of a serious complaint or a child-safety concern, the organization may take the necessary action.

10. CODE OF CONDUCT#

A Volunteer Teacher must not:

• Be present at the Centre/School under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Behave inappropriately with any student or parent.
• Misuse the organization's name for personal/commercial purposes.
• Issue an official letterhead, logo, ID card or certificate without the organization's permission.
• Share the organization's confidential information with any unauthorized person.

11. NO SALARY / EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE#

The Volunteer Teacher Program is a Volunteer/Community Service Program.

Joining this Program does not guarantee:

• A Permanent Job.
• A Government Job.
• A Fixed Salary.
• Any automatic future employment.

If a paid position becomes available in a separate project, its terms will be communicated separately in writing.

12. TRAVEL & PERSONAL EXPENSES#

A Volunteer Teacher's:

• Travel,
• Food,
• Personal expenses,
• Mobile/Internet,
• Other personal expenses

will generally be the Volunteer's own responsibility, unless the organization has made a different arrangement in writing.

13. CENTER / SCHOOL RULES#

A Volunteer Teacher serving at a Center or School must follow the rules set by that Center/School.

The Center In-Charge/Coordinator may keep a record of the Volunteer Teacher's attendance, activities and basic performance as instructed by the organization.

14. ATTENDANCE & REPORTING#

A Volunteer Teacher must:

• Maintain attendance.
• Start and finish classes at the scheduled time.
• Submit a daily/weekly report when required.
• Give the Center In-Charge information on student attendance and academic activities.

15. ID CARD / CERTIFICATE#

According to its needs and policy, the organization may issue a Volunteer Teacher:

• A Volunteer ID Card,
• A Training Certificate,
• A Participation Certificate,
• A Volunteer Service Certificate.

A Certificate will be issued only after the prescribed Training/Service requirements have been completed.

16. CERTIFICATE MISUSE#

A Volunteer Teacher will not alter, edit or misuse any Certificate, ID Card or other document issued by the organization.

If this is found, the Certificate/Volunteer status may be withdrawn.

17. CONFIDENTIALITY#

A Volunteer Teacher must not make public, or share with any third party, without permission, confidential information relating to students, parents, the school or the organization.

18. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY#

A Volunteer Teacher will obtain the necessary permission before publishing on social media any content relating to the organization's name, logo, projects, schools, students or official activities.

No misleading advertisement or official announcement may be made without the organization's permission.

19. FINANCIAL POLICY#

A Volunteer Teacher must not collect any money from students or parents in the name of the organization unless the organization has given written authorization.

If any person is found collecting an unauthorized payment in the name of the organization, the organization may take appropriate action against them.

20. NO UNAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATION#

A Volunteer Teacher will not present themselves as the organization's:

• Director,
• Manager,
• Authorized Officer,
• Legal Representative,
• Government Representative

without written authorization.

21. DISCIPLINARY ACTION#

The organization may suspend or terminate a Volunteer Teacher's status in the following circumstances:

• Misconduct
• Continuous absence
• Misbehaviour with a student
• Misuse of the organization's name
• Fraud or financial misconduct
• False information/documents
• Leak of confidential information
• Serious violation of School/Centre rules
• Violation of the child safety policy

22. VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL#

A Volunteer Teacher may leave the Program of their own accord.

As far as possible, advance notice to the organization is expected, so that Center/Class arrangements are not affected.

23. TERMINATION BY ORGANIZATION#

Eduskill India Foundation may end a Volunteer engagement on the basis of need, project closure, performance, conduct, attendance or other reasonable grounds.

24. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUOUS ASSIGNMENT#

A Volunteer Teacher is not guaranteed a continuous assignment at any particular School, Center or Project.

Assignments will depend on the organization's needs, project availability and local requirements.

25. DOCUMENT VERIFICATION#

The documents/details given by a Volunteer Teacher must be correct and true.

If false, forged or misleading documents are found, the candidature/volunteer engagement may be ended.

26. CENTER IN-CHARGE RESPONSIBILITY#

The Center In-Charge/Coordinator must:

• Maintain the Volunteer Teacher's attendance.
• Keep a record of Training participation.
• Carry out basic monitoring of student activities.
• Submit the necessary reports to the organization.
• Not collect any unauthorized fee in the name of the organization.
• Pass any serious complaint on to the organization's authorized team.

27. NO FEE TO VOLUNTEER TEACHER#

Special declaration:

“No fee is being charged to Volunteer Teachers selected for the Eduskill India Foundation Volunteer Teacher Training Program in the name of Training, Registration or Admission. This Training Program is FREE OF COST.”

28. PROGRAM MODIFICATION#

The organization may make reasonable changes, as required, to the Program's:

• Training schedule,
• Course content,
• Duration,
• Center allocation,
• Activities,
• Reporting system.

29. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS#

By joining this Program, a Volunteer Teacher confirms that they have read the above Terms & Conditions and agree to follow them.

IMPORTANT NOTICE#

This document is intended as the general Terms & Conditions for the Eduskill India Foundation Volunteer Teacher Program. Specific project, school, center, safeguarding and legal requirements may be added according to the applicable program and local requirements.