India - Orphanage - Greenforce

  India

Delhi

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Arriving in Delhi you will spend your first week sightseeing in both the ancient and modern parts of Delhi and having Hindi classes. Moving out of the city you will join an RCDP project in a rural part of the Delhi province working in an orphanage. Here you will demonstrate your flexibility by working with these extraordinary children in whatever situation they need, be it help with homework, playing or working in the kitchen garden. Your time will pass all too quickly with your unforgettable new friends as you head off to discover India's Golden Triangle. Traveling to Agra, Jaipur and Delhi you will be able to take in some of India's greatest treasures such as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort and the magnificent Lotus Temple.

Highlights: Learning Hindi, the children, Taj Mahal

Qualifications:
- Volunteers only require enthusiasm
- Greenforce provides all training in pre-departure information packs

Cost in US$: 3,800 USD

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to India Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Gapforce's Mission Statement: We feel that with all of the air travel that is necessary to participate in our global projects it is right for us to take measures to balance out the CO2 that is produced. We have therefore taken the approved measures to ensure your Gapforce adventure is carbon neutral. We aim to have UK qualified medics or doctors on all our expeditions. We utilize BSI 8848; the provision of expeditions and adventurous activities outside the UK. We only have a positive impact on our environment. We also adhere to the Year Out Groups Code of Practice for Expeditions and are a part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Offices Know Before You Go campaign. We are an independent organisation with no corporate shareholders etc. We can therefore ensure your payment goes to where it's needed most: your project. Part of every allocation is specifically provided to help build the future of your selected community.

Year Founded: 1997