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Where do Rajasthan volunteers stay?
Volunteers will live in a rural camp of ethnic and comfortable huts and buidlings. You will have clean and comfortable but simple rooms with attached bathrooms. All bathrooms include a western flush style toilet and tap for showering. Indian showering may be an interesting experience for you. They have bucket showers. So basically you fill a bucket of water and use a jug to pour the water over you. Besides from your personal space, volunteers benefit from a dining area where they eat food prepared by our staff, a kitchen where they can cook special meals, a common area for relaxing, watching movies and holding cultural workshops. There are also internet and phone facilities.
When can I volunteer?
The Rajasthan volunteer programme runs September to March.
Do I need a visa for India?
You will need to apply for a visa before arriving in India. We can help you organise this. The visa is valid from the date of issue, lasts for 6 months and will cost British citizens £30.
What is the food like?
The basis of an Indian dish is rice and or wheat that are generally eaten with dhal (lentils), sabzi (vegetables) and chatni (chutney). Fish and meat may also be added.
What is the climate?
The Rajasthan desert area is one of the driest regions in India characterized by dry and hot winds with temperatures reaching 40ºC in the summer months.
What vaccinations do I need?
You must go and see your GP well before you plan to leave. However we would recommend considering; Hepatitus A & B, Typhoid, Polio and Tetanus. Speak to your GP about Malaria tablets.
What is the time difference?
India is 5½ hours ahead of the UK.
What is the telephone code?
The international telephone access code for India is 91.
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