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Learn about Tibetan
culture, support a local school and hike in the Himalayas
In the first two weeks of the project, the
volunteers will get the opportunity to learn about the Tibetan culture
and the different issues related to the exile of its people and the
re-settlement in India. There will be cultural activities and exchange
with the Tibetan Youth with the support of the Tibetan Welfare Office.
The project will also include an awareness campaign for the protection
of the environment and solid waste management in cooperation with the
Forest Department. Furthermore, the volunteers will
support a local school in need with simple renovation work and
interaction with the children (Indian children). Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Location: Dharamsala, Himachal
Pradesh, North India, 500 km north of Delhi. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 15,000 Indian Rupees (about
$290 US)
Rural development, environmental protection
and work with children on the west coast of Karnataka The international volunteer projects will focus on rural development, environmental protection and children. The volunteers will spread awareness about environmental protection and solid waste management to schoolchildren. They will also be involved in activities such as creative education and teaching basic English and Math through games, art and songs with the children from the local schools, including disabled kids (physically and/or mentally). The work might include some physical work for the renovation and betterment of the schools (painting, building a playground, etc.). Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms. Location: Kundapur is situated 100 km north of the city of Mangalore, 300 km from Panjim (Goa), and 450 km from Bangalore. Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Mangalore, Bangalore, Goa and Mumbai. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Volunteer project: Ayurveda is a 5000 years old Indian health care system that is widely practiced even today. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life" and "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the body, mind and spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of elements air, earth, fire, and water, and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches. Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India several thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world, encompassing the entire body, mind and spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience.
The volunteers will be learning the Basics
of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the project. Every day,
there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga
and ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga
will be practiced every day. Language: English Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Kerala, South India. The state of Kerala is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 15,000 Indian Rupees (about
$290 US)
"Have fun while you learn" - unique
educational project for orphaned and street children in Bangalore City
The volunteers will be teaching English & Creative Education in a self-chosen fashion to the local children at a primary school, as well as at center premises during & after school activities. Developing lesson plans and ideas in the group and passing this information through for future volunteers is part of the plan to create follow-up and long-term improvements in an educational model created with the help of hundreds of volunteers. "Have fun while you learn" is the concept of this unique project developed exclusively for orphaned and street children. Entertainment with Education is the method of the project. The volunteers will be taking the children out on a one-day picnic in an effort to bring some entertainment into their lives. Apart from just play and fun, the children will be also visiting places of various vocational centers like bio-farms, parks, nature clubs, museums, etc., so that they can form ideas in their young minds which would later evolve as they grow up to what careers they can take up in their lives. This will also bring consciousness about the environment and the planet they live on. Special requirements: You have to love children, as you will be surrounded with loads of them every day. No prior experience in teaching is required, but appreciated. Language: English
Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms. Location: Bangalore City, South India. Bangalore is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Environmental,
educational and health awareness projects in tribal communities
Together with local organizations we are conducting short-term volunteer projects for the local children and the local community. The hill town suffers from rampant commercialization and various other ecological and infrastructural issues. The group of international volunteers will work with the local tribal community in the field of environmental protection, re-forestation, tree planting, etc. In addition, the volunteers will spread health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages. The volunteers will assist various underprivileged schools by teaching basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and doing some renovation work like painting, building playgrounds, etc. The work will be in the villages in the beautiful mountains, isolated from the rest of the world.
Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Ooty is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is about 90 km from Coimbatore city. Ooty is accessible only by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore, Mysore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
Creative,
entertainment and awareness activities in schools and kindergartens in
Pondicherry
The volunteer project is organized in cooperation with an active local NGO in the field of education and renovation. In the past years many schools and villages have benefited from the work done by international volunteers, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. A shelter for children and old aged people was opened in a village 10 km from the city, providing support to the poorer sections of the population in the district. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from manual work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. The idea is to tackle the burning issues that the rural population is facing. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Pondicherry is located approx. 200 km south from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu State (East Coast). Pondicherry is accessible from Chennai and Bangalore by direct bus from both cities. There are domestic and international airports in Bangalore and Chennai. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Teaching
children and renovating school facilities in
Mount Abu
This volunteer project involves teaching basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, Environmental protection to children from poor background in the non-formal schools. There will also be House visits and meetings with rural people to give awareness about health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the city like picnics, exposure visits and city walks. Also, the volunteers will get a chance to take part in the renovation work at local schools and orphanages (painting, building playgrounds, etc). Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Location: Mount Abu is located in
the State of Rajasthan and is accessible by
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
Support for children,
elderly people and tribal communities in mountain villages in Tamil Nadu state
The volunteer project is organized in cooperation with local NGOs to support local children, old aged people, and the local community. Starting from this year, the international volunteers will be also working with the local tribal community in the field of education, renovation, environmental protection, spreading health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages. The volunteers will be working together on building a more peaceful and working environment. The work will be in villages in the beautiful mountains, isolated from the rest of the world. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, 30 km from Salem town, South of Bangalore. Accessible only by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Educational
and health awareness activities with slum kids in Goa
In the first week of the project, the volunteers will be visiting the
schools and rural settlements of the region to present the importance of
health and hygiene awareness and the need of education among the adults
and the children. The volunteers need to be very creative in designing
the exclusive orientation for the people of this region. Volunteers who
participate in this project need to bring materials and ideas for the
program, after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action
decided by the team. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Panjim city, in Goa State. Panjim is the capital of the state of Goa. Panjim is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Panjim Airport. The nearest international airports are Mumbai and Bangalore. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from Bombay and Bangalore. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
Rural development
projects in the scenic region of Coorg
The international volunteer projects in
Coorg will focus on environmental protection, re-forestation, tree
planting, working with different local NGOs to spread health and hygiene
awareness among the tribal villages. The project involves assisting in
various underprivileged schools by teaching basic English and
Mathematics, health and hygiene, and renovation work such as building
playgrounds. The activities will vary and will
involve some manual work. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Location:
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Protection
of the
World Heritage Site at
Hampi
The volunteer projects in Hampi will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage site and on creating awareness among the locals and the tourists. The volunteers will be involved in planting trees and plants, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The project activities will include physical work and will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through drama, plays, etc. Language: English Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Location: Hampi, North Karnataka,
350 km from Bangalore and 13 km from Hospet. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Protection
of the cultural heritage in the ancient city of Aurangabad
Volunteer project: The ancient city of Aurangabad is located in the
northern part of the state of Maharashtra in the western region of
India. It is 403 km away from Mumbai and is encircled by hills. Situated
on the banks of the Kham River, this historical city is famous for its
medieval monuments and cultural heritage. The international volunteer project in Aurangabad will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage site and on creating awareness among the locals and the tourists. The work will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through drama and plays. The volunteers will be also involved in planting trees and plants, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. Language: English Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Aurangabad is in the northern part of the state of Maharashtra. Aurangabad is well connected with major cities of the state by a good network of roadways. The distances to some of the major cities from Aurangabad are: Pune (214 km), Nasik (218 km), Indore (402 km) and Mumbai (403 km). Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
Support
the development of underprivileged communities in South India
In this project, the volunteers we will
work along with different organizations involved in the development of
the underprivileged. The aim is to spread awareness among the people and
to give them more instruments to feel confident and feel free to decide
for their future, and for the future of a new generation. The mission of
this project is to educate the children to build a better and more
conscious society. The volunteers will be also involved in community
service projects. Language: English Accommodation: At a guest house, in shared rooms. Location: Kanyakumari, South India. Buses are frequently available from Thiruvananthapuram, the closest major transport hub. Long distance buses are available from Chennai (Madras), Coimbatore, Madurai, etc. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Marine
turtle protection project on the west coast of Karnataka Volunteer project: Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its number of animal and plant species in this region. A Marine Turtle protection project has been started here in co-operation with the Forest Department of the State of Karnataka. Over a 60-kilometer stretch of beach, surveys are conducted and the turtle nests are protected until the hatching of the eggs. In 2007, more than 1500 baby turtles reached the ocean safely thanks to the efforts of international volunteers. This year again we continue these efforts. The projects will also focus on spreading awareness to the general public and in the schools about the importance of turtles in the bio-diversity. Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms.
Location: Kundapur is situated 100
km north of the city of Mangalore, 300 km from Panjim (Goa), and 450 km
from Bangalore. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
Rural development and
environmental awareness projects in Rajastan
The volunteer projects here will be conducted with local co-operation for rural development and watershed management, environmental awareness and working together with local villages in rural development projects. Most of the schools around Jodhpur lack basic infrastructure like school building, education material, playground and drinking water. Volunteers can make a big difference in the daily lives of these children by providing the necessities listed above. Language: English Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Cultural
exchange, environmental work and school renovation in support of a
Tibetan refugee community
The volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the Tibetan culture and the different issues related to the exile of its people and the re-settlement in India. There will be cultural activities and exchange with the Tibetan Youth with the support of the Tibetan Welfare Office. The project will also include an awareness campaign for the protection of the environment and solid waste management in cooperation with the Tibetan Welfare Office. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local Indian/Tibetan school in need of simple renovation work like painting, building playgrounds, etc. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Kushalnagar is located in the state of Karnataka. The nearest airports are Mangalore (150 km) and Bangalore (250 km). The nearest railroads are at Mangalore and Mysore. There are frequent buses from Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
Education
and awareness program in
Mysore
In this project the volunteers will work
with different organizations involved in the development of the
underprivileged. The slum reality is a big issue in the entire country.
The aim is to spread awareness among the people and to give them more
instruments to feel confident and free to decide for their future, and
for the future of a new generation. The mission of this project is to: Language: English Accommodation: In a guest house, in shared rooms.
Location: Mysore Rural & Urban,
South India. Mysore is about 140 km from Bangalore. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Various community service
projects in rural and urban Bangalore
The schedule and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities and the needs at the moment, with the aim to improve the achievements in a long-term view. Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms.
Location: Bangalore rural & urban,
South India. Bangalore is
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
Promoting
education and community development in remote mountain communities in
Tamil Nadu
Language: English Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Location:
Kodaikanal is located in
the state of Tamil Nadu and is about 90 km
from Coimbatore city.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
Raising
health and hygiene awareness through education and arts
The volunteers will be visiting the
schools and rural settlements of the region to present the importance of
health and hygiene awareness and the need of education among the adults
and the children. The volunteers need to be very creative in designing
the exclusive orientation for the people of this region. Volunteers who
participate in this project need to bring materials and ideas for the
program, after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action
decided by the team. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Panjim city, in Goa State. Panjim is the capital of the state of Goa. Panjim is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Panjim Airport. The nearest international airports are Mumbai and Bangalore. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from Bombay and Bangalore. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$145 US)
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Volunteer project: Valleys of the
Himalayas - where the heaven meets the earth. This small paradise is
home to the Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India.
Dharamsala is set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar
Mountains. It is the capital of the Tibetan Government in exile and the
residence of the Dalai Lama.
Volunteer
project: Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka
near the beach, and very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge).
The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for the number of animal
and plant species in this region. International volunteer projects have
been running for many years in this region and there is now a very
strong network of local partners and local volunteers. Volunteers have
cooperated with a large number of schools, orphanages, institutions for
special education and the local authorities to develop projects that are
meaningful for the development of this rural town.
Volunteer project:
Starting with the belief that our future society will be developed by
the children of today, our dream is to give enough opportunities and
confidence to the slum & street children to see them one day as
responsible citizens of the future. With the ideas and creativity of
hundreds of past volunteers in India, a new method of teaching was
developed, which is practical and fun to use.
The method was designed as a helping structure to teaching anyone
who has never been to school or attended any kind of formal education.
To teach a person who has never been educated in his/her life is difficult, and the
method also summarizes 12 years of
conventional education with one basic structure.
Volunteer project: Ooty is a beautiful hill station in the state of
Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape - surrounded by coffee and tea
plantations. Ooty, short for Ootacamund, is a popular hill station
located in the Blue Mountains or Nilgiri hills. Ooty stands at an
approximate height of 9,080 feet (2,767 metres) above sea level. Lofty
mountains, dense forests, sprawling grasslands and tea gardens greet the
passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism festival attracts
crowds in huge numbers.
Language: English
Volunteer project:
Pondicherry, one of the former French Colonies, is located on the East
Coast of India. It is one of the most tourist places in the region and
has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its laidback atmosphere and amazing
beaches give it a very distinctive touch. It is also a prime location
for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also
the home of Auroville, a famous international community created by the Guru Sri
Auro Bindo.
Volunteer project: Rajasthan was inhabited long before 2500 BC and
the Indus Valley Civilization had its foundation here in north Rajasthan
itself. Around 1400 BC the Aryans paid a visit and settled forever in
the area. The local population was pushed down south and towards the
east. Afghans, Turks, Persians and Mughals followed in mixing their
blood, first in war then in peace, with the existing original
inhabitants. This blending gave the martial lineage to the Rajputs.
domestic airlines. Trains
and buses operate on a daily basis from New Delhi and Mumbai.
Volunteer project: Yercaud is a
beautiful hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic
landscape - surrounded by coffee and tea plantations.
Volunteer project: Situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea), lies this small touristic
state of India. Goa was the former Portuguese colony in India. It is one of
India's most cherished and prominent places for travelers since many
years for its remarkable palm-fringed beaches; a travelers paradise. 
Volunteer project: Coorg or Kodagu
(originally called Kodaimalenadu) means dense forest on a steep hill. It
is a rural district located near the city of Mysore (Karnataka State)
amongst a scenery of misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea
and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and
breathtaking views.
In several villages
(Guntikopa, Ponnampet, Madikeri),
District of
Kodagu
(Coorg),
Karnataka State.
Coorg is accessible from
Mysore, Bangalore or Mangalore by bus. Bangalore has an international
airport.
Volunteer project: Located in the
central part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern part of India,
Hampi is definitely one of the most interesting travel destinations on
the map of India. It is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile
medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar, now declared a World Heritage
site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments are
breathtaking. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi speaks of
the splendor of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Volunteer project: Speaking of the
topography of India, the Northern side is covered by the wide range of
the huge snow clad Himalayas. The west is covered by the Arabian Sea.
The East is covered by the Bay of Bengal. The southern side is very
unique as both these seas mingle with the Indian Ocean. 
Volunteer project: Rajasthan was
inhabited long before 2500 BC and the Indus Valley Civilization had its
foundation here in north Rajasthan itself. Around 1400 BC the Aryans
paid a visit and settled forever in the area. The local population was
pushed down south and towards the east. Afghans, Turks, Persians and
Mughals followed in mixing their blood, first in war then in peace, with
the existing original inhabitants. This blending gave the martial
lineage to the Rajputs.
Location: Jodhpur and neighboring
regions, State of Rajasthan. Accessible by domestic airlines. Trains and
buses operate on a daily basis from New Delhi and Mumbai.
Volunteer project: Kushalanagar is a town located in the east of
Kodagu district, near the Kaveri river, in the state of Karnataka,
India. The Bylakuppe settlement for Tibetan refugees is nearby in Mysore
district. Bylakuppe is the location of "Lugsum Samdupling" (established
in 1961) and "Dickyi Larsoe" (established in 1969), two adjacent Tibetan
refugee settlements, in the west of Mysore district as well as a number
of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. The settlements were established on
land leased by the state government to accommodate some of the Tibetan
refugees who came to resettle in India after 1959. Bylakuppe consists of
a number of agricultural settlements / small camps close to each other,
and has a number of monasteries, nunneries and temples in all the major
Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Most notable among them are the large
educational monastic institution Sera, the smaller Tashilunpo monastery
(both in the Gelukpa tradition) and Namdroling monastery (in the Nyingma
tradition).
Volunteer project: Mysore is a city
in the state of Karnataka in Southern India. It was the erstwhile
capital of the Wodeyar dynasty and is considered the cultural capital of
the state. The city has recorded history dating back a thousand years
and a mythical history which explains the origin of the name -
apparently, this was the place where the demon Mahishasura was slain by
the Goddess Chamundi. You will find a statue of the demon on Chamundi
hill which commemorates this event.
Volunteer project:
In this project, volunteers will work along with different organizations
involved in the development of the underprivileged. The slum reality is
a big issue in the entire country; the aim is to spread awareness among
the people and to give them more instruments to feel confident and free
to decide for their future, and for the future of a new generation. The
mission of this project is to:
accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines
fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses
operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South
India.
Volunteer project: Kodaikanal is
one of the most popular hill stations of India and is located in the
state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape - surrounded by coffee,
tea and orange plantations.
Kodaikanal is accessible by bus from Chennai (Madras),
Bangalore, Mysore
and other small towns in Tamil Nadu.
Volunteer project:
Situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea), lies this small touristic
state of India. Goa was the former Portuguese colony in India. It is one of
India's most cherished and prominent places for travelers since many
years for its remarkable palm-fringed beaches; a travelers paradise. 
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