Environmental Conservation in India

  India

Bombay (Mumbai),  Chennai (Madras),  Delhi,  Kolkata (Calcutta),  Madurai

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please visit our website

Description: World Endeavors offers several enriching volunteer programs across India in both urban and rural areas. These projects provide a culturally-immersive experience while allowing volunteers to make a meaningful contribution to the Indian people. One project in particular provides participants with the opportunity to address some of the key environmental issues facing India today.

India is known for its amazing environmental diversity. Yet, throughout the country growing populations are overstraining natural resources. Problems such as loss of bio-diversity, deforestation, desertification, over-grazing, and air and water pollution are significant. Environmental conservation projects address these issues directly through community education and collaboration as well as hands-on conservation work such as planting and research.

Highlights: After being received at the airport, an orientation is provided that familiarizes participants with the basics of the culture, etiquette and ethics of India. The course includes an overview of the history, arts, food and culture of India, and a musical performance by local artists. Traditions and social behavior of Indian families are also discussed.

Participants are then taken to a local bazaar and an ethnic Indian restaurant for a traditional meal. After orientation, participants are taken to their accommodations and projects where they will begin their volunteer placement. Traditional Indian food is served twice a day, in the morning and the evening.

Housing and Food: Home stay with a local Indian family. Traditional Indian food is provided in the mornings and evenings each day.

Participant Life: Volunteering in India is both challenging and rewarding. Initial culture shock is a common phenomenon, yet most participants find that making friends in India is quite easy. And often participants are placed in close proximity to other volunteers. There is free time on the weekends for traveling and exploring the area. Organized optional excursions are also available if enough volunteers have an interest.

Volunteers are not required to be fluent in any of the Indian languages as English is the Lingua Franca of India. It is widely spoken and understood by most Indians. As part of the program, volunteers receive a basic phrase book. This will be useful to volunteers when interacting with people in the local community.

Qualifications: Applicants should have:
* A desire to help the people and environment of India
* Flexibility
* Self-motivation
* An openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn

Cost in US$: Please visit our website

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteer to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.