Rural development projects in the scenic region of Coorg

  India

Mysore

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: April 7 - April 20

Description: Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means dense forest on a steep hill. It is a rural district located near the city of Mysore (Karnataka State) amongst a scenery of misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views.

The international volunteer projects in Coorg will focus on environmental protection, re-forestation, greening Asia projects, working along with different NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages, and working together for the local schools in teaching English, building playgrounds, and assisting various underprivileged schools. The activities will vary and will always involve some manual work.
This is one of the most beautiful places in India, completely surrounded by nature!

The international volunteer group will be working in several villages (Guntikopa, Ponnampet, Madikeri), District of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka State. Coorg is accessible from Mysore, Bangalore or Mangalore by bus. Bangalore has an international airport.

There is an extra fee of $175 US for participation in this workcamp, intended to support the hosting organization.

Cost in US$: $290 US

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: motivated to work voluntarily within an international youth team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative young person with adventurous spirit

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement: CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.