India Community Development
Location: India: Jaipur, Alwar, Jodhpur and 2 other cities
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please contact us for more information.
Real Gap Experience
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
If you are short for time this is an ideal program as it gives you a taste of volunteering and visits to the major sights. The program brings together volunteers through common undertakings of social awareness campaigns and community development work.
Highlights
Volunteer Role
The aim of the project is to improve public facilities in the village and bring attention and awareness to important social issues. Your work on the project will depend on the precise needs of the village, its social issues at stake and the condition of its public facilities. In general, there will be two areas of work i.e. labor work projects and social development work.
Labor work projects
* Restoration and decoration of Anganwadis/Balwadis (= day-care centers)
* Restoration and decoration of the village primary school
* Painting and decoration of school interiors
* Preparing sports facilities for basketball, badminton, court and football.
* Plantation of flowers, ornamental plants and trees at school campus
* Repairing houses of Below Poverty Line families
* Restoration and decoration of village community facilities with participation of the villagers.
* Motivating teams of children from the village to clear garbage, plant trees etc.
* Construction of dustbins (follow up action is intended to create hygiene awareness amongst children)
Social development work
* Importance of nutrition and balanced diet
* Awareness about hygiene and health care issues
* IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders) awareness campaign
* Importance of breast feeding
* Precautionary measures against HIV infection
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
from USD 1,359.00
Cost Include Description:
What's Included in the Program
* Brief orientation on work involved and important cultural considerations
* Dedicated on-site assistance from English speaking guides
* Most meals (breakfast only whilst on weekend excursion)
* All relevant materials for improvement of community facilities
* Visit to Taj Mahal, the most famous of Indian historical monuments including one night's stay in Agra and local English speaking guide
* All transport between projects, sightseeing, excursions and airport transfers within specified times
* Personally met at Delhi airport
* Accommodation for duration of project
* Weekend excursions as per itinerary
* Morning yoga sessions for one week
* Free workshop lesson on Indian cooking.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- painting
- repairs
- restoration
- sports
- volunteering
Age Range
Minimum age 18 years, no upper age limit.This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement
We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded
2005
