The
volunteer in India program provides a wonderful opportunity
to see and experience India, while contributing to the
improvement of local communities. Depending on the time
of year, you can volunteer in either Rajasthan or Himalaya.
Rajasthan is well known for its rich history and colorful
culture and is the most popular tourist destination
in India. The Himalaya project is located in the town
of Palampur and is near the capital of the exiled Tibetan
government and center of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Both
locations will offer you a unique insight to Indian
culture.
Length
of program:
4 or 8 weeks. Monthly extensions are available for participants
that want to work for longer periods of time.
Start
dates: Himalaya project:
March 6, April 3, May 1, May 29, June 26, July 24, August
21, September 18, October 16 Rajasthan project:
September 4, October 2, October 30, November 27, December
26, January 22, 2007, February 19, 2007
What
you get:
Volunteer
Projects : The
majority of activities you will do will be related
to education and childcare. more
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Accommodations:
Homestay
during orientations with a local English speaking family.
Group accommodations during project which houses 2-5
volunteers per room.
Orientation:
Upon your arrival in India, you will have a 4-day orientation
in Jaipur. During orientation you will meet with your
local coordinators, learn about India and Indian culture,
hear about how the program works, sightsee, and meet
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Workshop:
You will have a workshop on yoga and Indian cooking
(Indian cooking is for the 8-week program only). This
is a great opportunity to learn more about the Indian
culture.
Excursion:
Fully- supported excursions are included on the program
and are dependent upon your volunteer location. Rajasthan: Camel
Safari and Tiger Safari (Tiger Safari is for the 8 week
program only) Himalaya: Trekking
in the Himalayas and Amristar excursion (Amristar is
for the 8 week program only)
Optional
Afternoon Activities:
If you would like to become more involved in your community
we can arrange additional activities for you to participant
in. For example, you may tutor children after school,
help maintain, renovate and decorate schools or daycare
centers, or work at a children’s hospital playing
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Summary:
Pre-departure
orientation
Visa assistance (if needed)
Airport
pickup at New Delhi airport
All local transportation
Arrival orientation
Homestay during orientation
Sightseeing of Amber fort in Jaipur with Elephant
ride
prices
are subject to changes
prices do not include: airfare, visa fees,
accommodations and personal expenses
Funding
your experience:
For many, the most difficult part of embarking
on an international journey is being able to fund
your experience abroad. Luckily, there are many
organizations and individuals out there who are
happy to donate money to a good cause, like yours.
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