Community Development Work India

If you are short for time this is an ideal programme as it gives you a taste of volunteering and visits to the major sights. The programme brings together volunteers through common undertakings of social awareness campaigns and community development work.

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. labour work projects and social development work.

Labour work projects

Restoration and decoration of Anganwadis/Balwadis (= day-care centres)
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

Location

The project is offered in the states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, India.

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation will be at a local facility in the area that you will be working in. Rooms will be based on a maximum of 2 people sharing and bedding and simple furniture will be provided. Work placements will be in deprived villages that receive little attention from official side.

Most meals are included and will consist mainly of vegetable and sometimes fish curries, Indian breads, rice and fruit.

Programme Overview

Duration & Price: 2 weeks £649, 3 weeks £799

How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Accommodation & most meals
All transport to projects
Airport transfers
Orientation & On-site assistance
All relevant materials
Visit to Taj Mahal
Weekend excursions
Morning yoga (1 week)
Free workshop lessons

What is not included?
Tourist Visa
Flights
Internet and telephone calls
Personal insurance cover
Any extra excursions
Some meals

Programme Summary:
The work will be fun and challenging, and you will be experiencing true Indian culture whilst assisting in bringing attention to the facilities and social issues of the village.
Other India volunteer work

Start dates: Arrivals on Thursdays, departures on Fridays
Himachal
2008: 22 May, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 12 Sept, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2009: 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 30 Jul, 27 Aug, 24 Sept, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec

Rajasthan
2008: 12 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2009: 1st Jan, 15 & 29 Jan, 12 & 26 Feb, 12 & 26 Mar, 24 Sep, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec

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