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Projects Abroad in India
Location: India
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Throughout the year
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: All year round
http://www.projects-abroad.org
80 Broad Street New York, NY 10004 United States
Call Us
Phone: 1-888-839-3535
Fax: 212 244 7236
Description
Volunteering abroad in India will immerse you in a land of beauty, spirituality and adventure. Projects are available for anyone interested in volunteering abroad in the developing world; whether you are on a gap year, a summer internship, or a career break.
Projects Abroad India has its office in the city of Madurai, in the state of Tamil Nadu (in the far south). Most of our volunteer work is located in the Madurai area with a few placements in southern Tamil Nadu.
Projects involve Teaching English in India, Care (working in orphanages and care centers), Conservation & Environment, international medical internships (including dentistry, physical therapy, nursing and midwifery), Journalism internships, Business internships, Veterinary Medicine internships and opportunities to coach Sports.
To live in India is to participate in a lifestyle that is unlike anything you'll experience in the West. The most mundane tasks often become adventures. Everything is colorful and nothing is predictable. Life - especially in urban areas - is truly chaotic. The sights, sounds and smells that greet you in each new place will overwhelm your senses.
India is the world's seventh largest country but the second most populated, which is particularly evident in its overcrowded cities. However, tribal Indian society remains strong especially in the uplands and woodland areas. Economically, India has taken the positive elements from its colonial past and developed a sound, well-developed infrastructure. Though, the exploding population means that this is often tested beyond capacity.
The cultural heritage of India dates back over 5000 years. You'll find fifteen official languages, a diverse array of religions and spiritual practices, a wide variety of performing arts, colorful festivals almost every day of the year, and tradition and variety in all aspects of life.
Despite India's colossal size, you will experience a strong sense of community in Maduarai. You'll be treated as an exciting addition to any family or school that you join for your placement.
Highlights
From the towering Himalayas that mark India's northern borderlands through to its plains, deserts and tropical rainforests, this is a country of awe-inspiring ancient temples and colorful tribal villages.
Northern India will allow you to see many of India's most classic tourist destinations including the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra and the captivating pink city of Jaipur. However, South India also offers a gamut of travel possibilities, attractions and activities. Tamil Nadu is an enchanting tropical state from which you can visit the Ghat Mountains and numerous spiritual centers. There are colorful temples, scenic national parks, wildlife reserves, relaxing mountain resorts, and deserted pristine beaches. Kerala, India's cleanest state is an established tourist destination that retains a sense of peace, offering long sandy beaches and mountain terrain that's ideal for trekking.
It's easy to get away from the chaos of city life by retreating to one of the many hill-stations or beautiful beaches, but you can venture even further. Almost every village in India is connected to the rest of the country by a vast fleet of rickety buses, and an elaborate train service. Public transportation ranges from the eccentric to mind-boggling - an orderly line is an alien concept!
Qualifications
Volunteers must be 16 years old and submit 1 letter of recommendation.
Intern Types
- Journalism
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Media (Radio, TV, & Film)
- Development
- Ecology
- Education
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Management
- Horticulture
- Sports
Type of Programs
- Adventure Travel
- Community Service / Volunteerism
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Please go to our website for prices.
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Business
- Childcare/children
- Conservation
- Journalism
- Medicine
- Teaching
- Veterinary
- Athletics
- Biological Research
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Consciousness-raising
- Culture
- Curriculum Planning
- Disability Issues
- Eco-tourism
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Health
- Handicapped
- Health Care
- Hospital
- Literacy
- Nursing
- Organic Farming
- Orphans
- Pastoral Work
- Public Education
- Reforestation
- Research
- Social Services, Social Work
- Street Kids
- Sports
- Technical Assistance
- Tree Planting
- Volunteering
Typical Volunteer
Anyone with an open mind and a desire to travel.Age Range
16-80This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to India
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
Typically The Application Process Time is
10 daysPost Services Include
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Projects Abroad's Mission Statement
As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.
Year Founded
1992
