Community Volunteers in India

  India

Goa,  Rural Areas

Length of Position: Minimum of 4 weeks
Dates: Please visit our website for details.

Description: You can volunteer in India on a number of different community projects including education, orphanages and childcare. With each of these community volunteer placements, you will be able to work with and help under-privileged children.

The support system we have in place ensures that your volunteer placement is interesting and varied as well as using your skills to the communities' best advantage. International volunteers have made a direct impact on the region and the work with the Indian communities has benefited many disadvantaged people.

    * Teach in India volunteer placement
    * Childcare in India volunteer placement
    * Special Needs School volunteer placement
    * Orphanage in India volunteer placement

Highlights: The Republic of India; second most populous country in the world, the most populous liberal democracy in the world and former British colony. Its slogan, 'Unity in Diversity' sums up the country rather well, and its citizens are deeply proud of this fact. All of the world's major religions put in an appearance here, the best represented being Hindu (hence the many 'sacred' cows causing traffic jams in the capital, New Delhi!) as well as Muslims, Christians and Buddhists.The hustle and bustle is virtually constant, but there are always peaceful, spiritual spots that you can escape to easily. With a population of over 1 billion (2004 est.) it's not really a surprise that it's a bit noisy!

Most tourists head to India for the Golden Triangle, encompassing Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) and Jaipur, but there is so much more. Visit Mumbai to witness Bollywood, Darjeeling for a taste of the British Raj or head to the East to Varanasi, the Hindu Holy City to see the Goddess Ganga in the form of the Ganges River and the ceremonies performed from the ghats on the riverbanks. These three only break the surface! Get a decent guidebook for a load more information.

Qualifications:
- Minimum 17 years old with parental consent form.

Cost in US$: GBP1,099 - GBP1,599

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17 and above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement:

Real Gap offer over 350 projects and travel options in over 35 countries over 6 continents. 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 are pretty keen on making sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisors 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