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Summer Volunteer Program - India

Location: India: Jaipur

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Dates: Contact us for dates.

http://www.lovevolunteers.org

5 Manor Road Guildford, Surrey GU2 9NE England

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Phone: 00447530844071

Description

This 3 week summer program combines a cultural experience with the satisfaction of volunteering in India. On the first weekend of the volunteer period, trips to Pushkar (the Holy City)and Jaipur (the Pink City) are arranged. The travel portion includes journeying to the states of Rajasthan (Land of the Kings) and Himachal Pradesh (the Queen of the Hills). Also included are visits to Agra, Dharamshala, McLeodGanj, the Golden Temple at Amritsar and spending three days on a Himalayan Trekking adventure. Following their travels, volunteers can choose to extend their stay and continue with volunteer work in Dharamshala or Jaipur.

Highlights

* Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organisation that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

* Since Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization, it is one of the most affordable ways to help out in a developing country while being immersed in the local culture.

* Volunteers are accommodated either with a host family or in a guesthouse. In either case, one can expect to share a bathroom. Three meals are provided daily.

* On the day after arrival at the project destination, orientation for takes place, to provide an understanding of the entire volunteer program, of Indian history, culture and traditions. There is an introduction to Hindi, an explanation of the rules and regulations, as well as a tour of the work location and of the local surroundings, including the local market.

* The working week runs from Monday to Friday, with a total of between 20-25 hours worked. Free time in the evenings and weekends is plentiful, and might be spent visiting the countryside, reading, playing sports, as well as planning and going on excursions to local places of interest. On Friday evenings, volunteers in India often organise a get-together to mark the end of the working week.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

1,045 for 3 weeks

Cost Include Description:

Includes accommodation, three meals a day, an airport pick-up (if required), orientation and 24/7 in-country support as well as excursions.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Arts
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Culture
  • Eco-tourism
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Human Rights
  • Literacy
  • Tourism
  • Tutor
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to India

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Other
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Love Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world. Whether you're planning a week helping a local community as you travel around a country, six months learning the local language, or putting your gap year to good use, Love Volunteers has a program that will give you the best possible experience.

Year Founded

2009

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