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India Volunteer Goa Programme
This volunteer programme offers you a combination of experiences and the chance to sample the essence of India all in one go. It includes sightseeing excursions, a spiritual Ashram experience, trekking and volunteer work close to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Goa needs the assistance of volunteers, as a lot of the region remains extremely poor and untouched by international money, despite its' prominent tourist industry. By taking part in volunteer work in India, you will give invaluable help to children and adults in deprived communities.
The Goa Volunteer Experience has the following structure
- You will be met at Mumbai Airport (formally Bombay) and will spend a night in a hotel to relax after your flight.
- Spend your second night in Lonavla, a small town near Mumbai where you will visit a local market before starting your adventure trek.
- On your trek you will experience traditional settlements and see some wildlife. You also stay in a tribal village – a real experience!
- After your physical trek it’s off to live close to an Ashram – a temple like place where spiritual leaders live – for a course on yoga, meditation and gaining wisdom from ancient Indian customs.
- After this you arrive in Goa itself where there are beautiful beaches and a distinctive local culture. You will stay here for your volunteer work. Your orientation will teach you about culture, history, social issues and your volunteer work. Volunteer work varies, you could teach at a local school, care for young children at a day care centre or help with computer education depending on your preference and the needs of the local people.
Project Location After orientation, ashram experience and adventure activity, the group heads to Colva for the volunteer phase. Colva is the largest and most spectacular of south Goa’s beaches. The beach consists of about 25kms of the finest powder white sand & is lined by coconut palms.
Accommodation & MealsAccommodation depends on location. At the Ashram volunteers live close by in a hotel sharing with 2-4 people per room. Bathrooms will vary from European flush toilets to bucket baths.
When volunteering volunteers live in purpose built accommodation 2km from the beach. Accommodation in India is basic; bunk bed accommodation sharing with up to 4 others. Simple bathrooms are attached which have European toilets and showers with a bucket bath in case you want to use hot water, this is not often required as it’s so warm!
Volunteers are required to be responsible for the up keep of your own room as well as helping out with washing up dishes after meals etc. Meals are all included and consist mainly of vegetable and sometimes fish curries, Indian breads, rice and fruit.
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Programme Overview
Durations & Prices: 4 weeks £999, 6 weeks £1299, 8 weeks £1499
How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.
What is included?
All accommodation and meals
Airport transfers
All project related transport
Orientation
Choice of volunteer placement
Ashram experience
Adventure trek |
What is not included?
Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Indian Tourist Visa
Travel Insurance |
Programme Summary:
See India and have a rewarding volunteer work experience helping children and adults in deprived communities. Includes a two-day course on yoga & meditation, a guided trek and a stay in a tribal village.
Other India volunteer work
Start dates:
2008: 2nd & 30th June, 28th July, 25th August, 22nd September,
17th November, 15th December
2009: 12th January, 9th February, 9th March, 6th April, 4th May, 1st & 29th June, 27th July, 24th August, 21st September, 19th October,
16th November, 14th December
India Travel Advice:
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