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.

*What does this community project do?
Working in the poorest areas of Jaipur, this project provides a great opportunity to help with a number of community activities to benefit the local community. The work is led by a local NGO which is involved in many aspects of social development, including education, health, women's empowerment and vocational training, with the key aim of improving the condition of people's lives at the slum.

*Why does this project need volunteers?
The NGO has been working in these areas for at least a couple of years. It began with coaching children, vocational training and work with adolescents, but is constantly looking to increase its efforts and improve; for example, setting up a school for the local children. You're needed to help make this happen!

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 non-existent 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.

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Highlights:
* Being involved in a range of initiatives to improve the lives of some of India's poorest people
* Exploring India's Pink City - a fascinating place
* Experiencing India from the inside - a unique and incredible experience

Qualifications: The skills you need:

You don't need any specific skills, just the energy, flexibility and enthusiasm to do what you can to make life better for other people.

Your role as a volunteer:

You'll 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.

Cost in US$: USD 1535.00 for 2 weeks, USD 220.00 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-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1994