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Volunteer with a Humanitarian Project - India

Location: India: Bangalore, Chennai (Madras), Madurai

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Throughout the year

International Volunteers

http://www.internationalvolunteers.org

IntVol - 2828 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 230 Denver, CO 80211 United States

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Phone: 303-282-4815

Fax: 303-857-5445

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Description

Volunteer abroad in India.
South India: famous for its lush jungles, white beaches, magnificent temples and a fantastic vegetarian cuisine, is everything you've imagined and more. Explore this unique region and its fascinating culture through International Volunteers' extraordinary volunteer opportunities. We can place you with the most respected humanitarian organizations throughout South India. Choose from working with orphans, the mentally disabled or the elderly. Share your skills and experience with women's empowerment groups, join historic preservation efforts, get hands-on experience health clinics, hospitals and schools or tell us what you'd like to do and we'll try to custom-design a volunteer adventure just for you.

International Volunteers base in Chennai (formerly Madras) includes outstanding in-country support from English-speaking coordinators with years of experience in volunteerism. You may choose from a variety of destinations throughout the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, described by MSNBC as "lovely, incredibly cheap and one of the most peaceful places on the planet." The whole region is considered safe for travel by Westerners and English is widely spoken so language barriers are minimal. Discover this exotic destination and discover yourself within its rich culture. We promise an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

International Volunteers programs are set up on a completely individual basis according to the interests and skills of each participant and the current needs of the local organizations we work with.

Participants in India experience India's vibrant culture in one of the most exciting parts of the country. The rich cultural heritage of South India is evident in the colorful festivals, elaborate temples and daily rituals.

Our participants work with local organizations and have a rare opportunity to gain insight into the day to day workings of Indian organizations.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Costs vary. Please contact us for details

Cost Include Description:

* Pre-departure Support: Our expert staff will be happy to assist you with planning your trip
* Airport Pickup: Participants are met when they arrive at the airport in Chennai and brought to the program accommodation
* In-Country Orientation: Each program starts with a 2-3 day orientation to help participants get their feet on the ground and able to navigate South India
* In-country Staff Support: International Volunteers India coordinator has years of experience working with Volunteers, Interns, and Study Abroad Students. He is very resourceful and on call 24/7 in case of emergency.
* Accommodations: Participants stay in housing associated with the project and are provided with three basic vegetarian meals a day.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Academic Reinforcement
  • Adult Education
  • AIDS
  • Arts
  • Building/construction Projects
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Community Health
  • Computer Training
  • Conservation
  • Culture
  • Disability Issues
  • Eco-tourism
  • English Teaching
  • Handicapped
  • Health Education
  • Income-generation
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Orphans
  • Popular Education
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Women
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
There is no typical international volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. We have placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic and inquisitive.
Age Range
18 and up
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Other

Participants Travel to India

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Resume
International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001

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