India Community Development

This programme offers an authentic experience for people who are with limited time, but would love to have a taste of volunteering whilst not missing out on the major sights.

Voluntary Work

The project aim is to improve public village facilities and bring attention and awareness to relevant social issues. The type of work you will be doing will be dependent on the specific needs of the individual village, the condition of its public facilities and its social issues at stake. Activities that you may undertake if doing a labour work project include:

Restoration and decoration of Anganwadis/Balwadis (= day-care centres)
Restoration and decoration of village primary school
Repairing houses of BPL families (Below Poverty Line)
Restoration and decoration of community facilities with active participation of the villagers.
Creating and motivating teams of village children to clear garbage, plant trees etc.
Construction of dustbins (intended to create hygiene awareness amongst children)

If you are involved in social development, you may cover:

Awareness about hygiene and health care issues
Importance of nutrition and balanced diet
Precautionary measures against HIV infection
Importance of breast feeding
IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders) awareness campaign

Location

Rajasthan or Himachal Pradesh, India.

Accommodation and Meals

Your accommodation will be at a local facility, in the vicinity of the area that you will be working in. Work placements will be in deprived villages that receive little attention from official side. There will be a maximum of 2 people sharing per room. There will be no “shower” but you will have access to bucket baths of hot water. Bedding and simple furniture will be provided.

Most meals are included and will consist mainly of vegetable and sometimes fish curries, Indian breads, rice and fruit.

Programme Overview

Durations and Prices:
Himachal 2 weeks £669, 3 weeks £869
Rajasthan 2 weeks £629, 3 weeks £849

How to book and pay:
Pay £195 deposit to secure and the balance 12 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Personally met at Delhi airport
Accommodation
Most meals
Visit to Taj Mahal
Transport between projects
Airport transfers
Brief orientation
All relevant materials
Morning yoga sessions
Weekend excursions
On-site assistance
Free workshop lessons

What is not included?
Flights
Tourist Visa
Personal insurance
Some meals
Personal Items
Email, telephone calls

Summary:
This programme offers an authentic experience for people who are with limited time, but would love to have a taste of volunteering.
Other voluntary work in India

Start dates: Arrivals on Thursdays Departures on Fridays
Himachal: 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 12 Sept, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2009: 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 30 Jul, 27 Aug, 24 Sept, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec

Rajasthan: 12 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2009: 1st Jan, 15 & 29 Jan, 12 & 26 Feb, 12 & 26 Mar, 24 Sep, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec

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