General Info
Combine volunteer work with travel (trekking in the Himalayas, trip to the Golden Temple and a trip to the Taj Mahal).
iSPiiCE require motivated, enthusiastic volunteers to join the team in India to work in Community Development, Education, Social Work, Care and Health care positions. Be part of an international team of volunteers working towards improving the lives of marginalized communities.
There are no special qualifications required for most of our programs and no foreign language skills required. Typical activities will involve teaching English to women and children, teaching basic IT and Microsoft word skills, developing and delivering creative learning activities for children, caring for infants and working towards improving women’s status in Indian society.
Gain invaluable work experience in the most beautiful surrounds for the benefit of needy children and communities in India, develop your personal profile and fine tune your skills in teaching, leadership, management, communication and team work. Grow personally as you discover world diversity and become part of the solution to help developing countries battle their biggest barriers to growth, including high rates of poverty, illiteracy and unemployment.
Highlights
iSPiiCE Volunteer Projects - India provide the following excursions during your placement. All excursions are included in the Programme fee.
1. Trekking in Himalayas - two days/one night camping, meals and transfer.
2. Taj Mahal experience one of the eight wonders of the world - two days/one night stay in Agra and transfers.
3. Amritsar - visit the Golden Temple and Wagah border ceremony - two days/one night stay and transfers.
Whats Included?
For a minimal program fee (duration dependent) to cover in country expenses you receive the following services and inclusions:
• Airport (Delhi International) pickup and drop off.
• 3 weekend excursions in India including a 2 day trip to visit the
Taj Mahal – One of the 8 wonders of the word, to the Golden Temple in Amritsar and a 2 day trek in the world famous Himalayan mountain range (home to Mount Everest -the highest mountain in the world)
• Volunteer work with communities in rural areas.
• All meals at base camp (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
• All accommodation for the duration of your placement.
• Material required for volunteer work, such as colour, pens, paper, books, sports equipment etc. (Please also feel free to bring over supplies from your home country and local institutions are always extremely low on resources).
• Use of Computer/Internet.
• All amenities for comfort and recreation at base camp, including a DVD player, books, board games.
• Cultural activities
• Certificate of service and references
• Friendship and support from the wonderful iSPiiCE team, fellow volunteers and the local community.
Cost in US$: 2 weeks $490, 3 weeks $640, 4 weeks $790, 5 weeks $940, 6 weeks $1090, 7 weeks $1240, 8 weeks $1390.
Benefits:
Cost in US$: 2 weeks $490, 3 weeks $640, 4 weeks $790, 5 weeks $940, 6 weeks $1090, 7 weeks $1240, 8 weeks $1390
Requirements:
no special requirements except for programs offered in Healthcare. Anyone with a desire to help is welcome to apply.
