Volunteer in India 30 yrs +
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Why Go?
- Opportunity to Make A Difference
- Experience another culture
- Pre departure information and in-country orientation
- Providing Project Continuity
- Quality Volunteering Experience
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Overview
Imagine yourself working on a volunteer project in Rajasthan in the north west of India or in the mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh. This program is specially designed for the needs and interests of participants aged 30-65 year olds and offers you a wonderfully exciting and diverse volunteer experience.
Picture yourself in primary and secondary schools run by the government for underprivileged local children teaching English or maths, playing games with the children and making sure they get regular health check ups. Experience something completely different working with Indians with special needs by volunteering in schools for mentally challenged children, local orphanages or homes for the elderly. Or perhaps you'd like the wonderful opportunity to work with adolescent girls and women to improve thier education and offer empowerment.
Not only do our programs offer the chance to volunteer with reputable NGOs in the area, our unique programs include exciting and varied cultural excursions and learning experiences. Learn Yoga everyday with a qualified instructor, try basic and advance Hindi learning through professionally structured lessons, partake in Indian massage and attend Biweekly lectures/talks on contemporary issues from local Academia and experts.
OWH's partner has been working since year 2002 for promotion of quality volunteer opportunities in India. With their commitment to continuous improvements in the program setup, information and delivery, the 30+ volunteer program is guaranteed to offer many opportunities of meaningful voluntary work and an unforgettable cultural experience.
Program Locations
The Volunteer program is presently being offered at two separate locations in northern and north-western India. During the period from September to March, the program is offered in the north-western state of Rajasthan, which is well known for its rich history and colourful culture. As the most popular tourist destination in India, Rajasthan offers many opportunities to participants for sightseeing within the region, during, after, or before the program.
The Himalayan location is available for participates from March to November, around the regionally important town of Palampur in the state of Himachal Pradesh (actual location is the Sungal village in the Kangra district). The Himalaya Base is located 30 kms from Dharamsala, the capital of the exiled Tibetan government and centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture, adding another cultural dimension to the program and the Himalayan region.
Volunteering Options:
Inclusions:
- Visa assistance
- Airport transfer from New Delhi airport and one night in Delhi hotel.
- Pickup at the New Delhi airport and one night in Delhi hotel on double occupancy basis.
- One nights stay in Delhi upon return
- Visit to Taj Mahal, the most famous of Indian historical monuments including one nights stay at hotel (in Agra) and local English speaking guide.
- All transfers by dedicated or public transport required by the program including :
a. for orientation program in Jaipur
b. local sightseeing (wherever applicable)
c. All excursions included in the program.
d. Local transport at project locations.
e. Overnight train journeys for transfer to project sites at the start and return to Delhi at the end of the program. - Home-stay with local English speaking families in Jaipur during orientation.
- Sightseeing of Amber fort in Jaipur with Elephant ride. Please note that we would make all efforts to provide the elephant ride, which, however, can not be guaranteed in case of unforeseen circumstances like VIP visits or government restrictions. Alternative transfers to the Amber fort would be provided with jeeps.
- Accommodation at the purpose build accommodation facilities on maximum double occupancy basis.
- Dedicated transport during the working days for local project site use throughout the program.
- All meals during the working and orientation days. (Only breakfast on the first and last day of the program; breakfasts only during excursions, unless otherwise specified.) (Please refer to meal plan advised along with Sample schedule)
- Dedicated on-site assistance of an English speaking translator/guide for the entire duration of the program. In case of availability of a local English-speaking person at the project site (like teacher or doctor), the same may be engaged instead of an in-house translator.
- Workshop for the participants on Indian cooking, during the stay at the Base
- The following, fully supported excursions would be provided as a part of the program, depending on the location chosen:
a. At Himachal project : A one-night, two day excursion to Amritsar, the holy city of Sikh religion, where the volunteers can visit a host of historical and religious sights. The famous Golden temple in Amritsar is the holiest shrine of Sikhism. Participants can also visit the Wagah border closing ceremony" between India and Pakistan.
b. At Rajasthan project : Camel safari with overnight camping in the desert on full board basis for the volunteers - All material required for various activities during the volunteer work like colour pens papers, sports equipment etc.
- Assistance in setting up local support for the volunteers' activities in coordination with the local communities and other NGOs.
- Extensive pre-departure information, port-arrival printed material, regular training and support for preparing the volunteers for their experience.
- Other facilities provided for learning, comfort and recreation of volunteers include :
a. Possibility of learning Yoga everyday with a qualified instructor
b. Availability of basic and advance Hindi learning opportunity everyday through professionally structured lessons.
c. Indian massage at very subsidized rates.
d. Amenities like refrigerator, music player etc.
e. Video and books library ; Board Games
f. Information and assistance for independent excursions during the weekends.
g. Internet facilities and laundry services ( on nominal charges)
Program Costs 2008
Prices valid 01 January 2008 - 31st December 2008
| Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price Per Person (AUD) | Price Per Week (AUD) | |
| Volunteering India 30+ yrs | ||
| Rajasthan & Himachal | ||
| 4 Week Program | $2,500 | $625 |
| 8 Week Program | $3,790 | $474 |
| Single Supplement | $662 | |
| Program Extensions | ||
| Single Occupancy | ||
| 1 week | $616 | $616 |
| 2 weeks | $970 | $485 |
| 3 weeks | $1,336 | $445 |
| 4 weeks | $1,702 | $426 |
| Double Occupancy | ||
| 1 week | $530 | $530 |
| 2 weeks | $799 | $400 |
| 3 weeks | $1,079 | $360 |
| 4 weeks | $1,358 | $340 |
| Program Extensions in new location | ||
| Single Occupancy | ||
| 1 week | $910 | $910 |
| 2 weeks | $1,151 | $576 |
| 3 weeks | $1,416 | $472 |
| 4 weeks | $1,688 | $422 |
| Double Occupancy | ||
| 1 week | $826 | $826 |
| 2 weeks | $1,067 | $533 |
| 3 weeks | $1,332 | $444 |
| 4 weeks | $1,601 | $400 |
*Please note prices are in AUD and are per person.
2008 Departure Dates
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Himachal 2008 | Rajasthan 2008 |
| Arrivals | Arrivals |
| No Arrivals | January 7 2008 February 3 2008 |
| February 4 March 2 | |
| March 10 - April 6 | March 3 March 30 |
| April 7 - May 4 | |
| No Arrivals | |
| May 5 - June 1 | |
| June 2 - June 29 | |
| June 30 - July 27 | |
| July 28 - August 24 | |
| August 25 - September 21 | |
| September 22 - October 19 | September 15 - October 12 |
| October 20 - November 16 | October 13 - November 9 |
| November 17 - December 14 | November 10 - December 7 |
Please note the following important details about booking flights for the arrival/departure dates and times of volunteers:
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