Volunteer Service and Immersion in India

Location: India: Udaipur

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Dates: June 4 - June 18

600 California Street 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 United States

Description

Spend two weeks this summer working side by side with community members and local NGOs helping locals in need. At the same time, experience all of the cultural diversity that India has to offer. Home to 28 ethnically diverse states, each with its own music, dance, architecture, and food, India offers visitors immense diversity. Contribute to worthwhile hands on development projects with ProWorld, on self-determined projects, which may include school construction, education assistance, reforestation and more. In addition to project work, you'll also have the opportunity to participate in cultural and adventure activities, including tours of local temples and palaces, cultural workshops and community festivals.

* Excursions

A mix of adventure and cultural activities may include:
- Tour local temples and palaces
- Participate in remote community cultural events and celebrations

Highlights

Group oriented project, homestay living, and adventure experience!

- Group Development Project and Funding
- 1 to 2 Day Intensive Orientation
- Regular staff support and contact
- Community Round Table Discussions
- Weekly adventure and cultural experiences
- Community Immersion and Local Artisan Visits
- Full Room and Board with local homestay families
- All onsite program transportation
- Health and Travel Insurance

The shared project is just one of many ways that volunteers interact with our host communities. Weekend trips to world famous archeological sites and adventure locations complement each volunteer's discovery.

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
- Team work and desire to help
- Suitable for students and adults

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Cost Include Description:

- Housing
- Meals
- Project Funding & Support
- Cultural & Adventure
- Excursions
- Onsite Transportation
- Health & Travel Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- 24-Hour Staff Support

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Community Development
  • Community Health
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Renovation
  • Repairs
  • Restoration
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Teaching
  • Technical Assistance
  • Volunteering
Age Range
18 and above
This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to India

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Job and Internship Network
ProWorld 's Mission Statement

To empower communities, promote social and economic development, conserve the environment, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.

Year Founded

1998

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