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India Desert and Beach Combo

Trip code: INDB

This project provides the perfect opportunity to combine a volunteer work in the desert and close to the beach! The first 4 weeks will be spent in the Rajasthan desert and 4 weeks by the beautiful beaches of Goa.


Overview
from £1799
Location:

Various locations in India

Duration & Price:
from £1799. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Included

Dates:

2010: Sep 6; Oct 4; Nov 1, 29; Dec 27 2011 Jan 24; Feb 21; Mar 21; Aug 8; Sep 5; Oct 3; Oct 24; Nov 21; Dec 19 2012 Jan 12; Feb 13

India Desert and Beach Combo

You have a choice of India volunteer placements to choose from including working in schools, childcare centres, AIDS shelter and in an orphanage. There are plenty of opportunities to experience the culture and to explore these fascinating locations. The programme includes yoga workshops, a camel safari and plenty of opportunities for beach time and parties!

Rajasthan Volunteer Options

In the desert there is an urgent need to motivate children to receive an education. Volunteer options in Rajasthan are as follows:

  • Education – teaching children Maths and English in schools
  • Child Care – assisting in local childcare centres
  • Extra Afternoon Volunteer options which include: special residential training camps for tribal girls; and workshops for adolescent girls.

Goa Volunteer Options

Here you will give invaluable help to adults and children in extremely poor communities. Volunteer options in Goa are as follows:

  • Day care centre work with children
  • Special education camps and bridge courses for children
  • Computer education to a children, local women, and young girls.

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Personally met at Delhi airport
  • Camel Safari in the desert
  • A selection of volunteer projects
  • Detailed orientation and sight seeing tour of Jaipur
  • All meals and accommodation (except on two travelling days, only Breakfast in Delhi and Mumbai)
  • All transport between projects and airport transfers
  • Dedicated on-site assistance from English speaking guides
  • Free workshop lesson whilst in Rajasthan: Practice yoga, Indian cooking or henna painting etc
  • Use of facilities including, DVD player, stereo, television, board games
  • Free time to explore local area and assistance with planning independent excursions
  • All material required for various activities during the volunteer work like colour pens, paper, sports equipment etc

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • Flights
  • Tourist Visa
  • Personal insurance cover for the duration of your placement
  • All items of a personal nature such as gifts, clothes etc
  • E-mail and telephone calls made
  • Extra snacks
  • Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary

Prices and Durations

INDB India Desert and Beach Combo - 8 weeks £1,799

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