Community Work in the Deprived Areas of Jaipur

  India

Jaipur

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Multiple start dates year round

Description: Do you want to help the people that need it most?

Jaipur is a riot of colour and design, dripping with the diversity that makes up modern India. To an extent though, its beauty is skin deep, with chronic poverty afflicting some of the worst slums in the country. This is a chance to make a real difference to people at the bottom of Indian society; people who could really do with a break. Given the scale of the problems here, the NGO you'll be working with has an understandably broad focus, concentrating on improving levels of education, health, empowerment and training. You'll be well prepared for the trip as we include our TEFL certification in the price of the project to give you got the best possible chance to make a lasting difference.

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Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"Riding camels in Pushkar with a group of Mexicans, wading through flooded roads to see the Taj Mahal, attending an India wedding, living on my own with a lovely Indian family, sharing a park bench with a monkey, exploring Udaipur, whitewashing a classroom and getting covered in paint, making animal masks with a class of kids." (Beth Tynegate)

You could brighten the futures of India's most desperate residents while reveling in the 'Pink City' of Jaipur in the stunning desert state of Rajasthan. It's a bittersweet irony that one of the worlds most beautiful destinations has a darker side; it contains some of the most impoverished slums in India. You'll play a vital role working with this well-established NGO, which is making a vital difference to those at the bottom of society's ladder. Helping at a number of projects, ranging from self-help groups to teaching English to local children, you'll alleviate the problems many Indians face.

There is so much to do to help improve the lives of people living in India's slums. The quality of life is low, education is almost nonexistent, and people do not know how to help themselves. Volunteers are needed to help the NGO in the work that they do and to provide a helping hand in all areas.

You could get involved in many different areas such as teaching, training, organizing camps, improving the environment, health and hygiene, working with self-help groups, vocational training and playing games with children.

Qualifications: No particular skills are required but you will need to have an eagerness to help wherever you can and flexibility to get involved in anything that is asked from you.

Cost in US$: $1,195.00 for 2 weeks, $200.00 for every week thereafter

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80 years old

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 Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994