Summer Volunteer Abroad 2010 in India, Nepal, Ghana, Peru and Thailand
Description:
Volunteering Solutions brings some exciting volunteering programs designed especially for summer 2010 - 2011. Volunteers can also join any of the other ongoing volunteer programs available in all countries during summer, as all our programs run throughout the year. Summer Volunteering in India - Delhi Start Date: 28th June 2010 Cost/Duration: 3 weeks / 695 dollars Volunteer Abroad during summer 2010 and immerse in the cultural journey in the heart of cultural India in the capital of Delhi. Offers a chance to volunteer and travel in Delhi , the capital of India and have a chance to work with underprivileged children while exploring this amazing city. While in the program volunteers will travel seeing different monuments and history Delhi has to offer . You will visit Taj Mahal , now amongst the new Seven Wonders of the World and Jaipur the amazing historic Pink city which is popular amongst tourists for its culture and heritage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Volunteering in Palampur - Himalayas - India Start Date: 28th June 2010 Cost/Duration: 3 weeks / 695 dollars Volunteer in the beautiful Himalayas surrounded by quaint and calm surroundings . Palampur is only a 40 minutes drive from Dharamshala , home to The Dalai Lama. Volunteers in this program will work with underpriviled children in day care centers.On the weekends you get a chance to take a Trekking Trip and also visit Manali , one of the most popular hill resorts in India. This program is highly recommended for Groups. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Volunteering in Ghana with touring across Ghana Start Date: 28th June 2010 Cost/Duration: 3 weeks / 795 dollars Akwaaba! Weozor! - Welcome to Ghana, The gateway and Heart of West Africa. We invite you to join us on an unforgettable volunteer journey into a land rich in history, tradition and culture - a land whose people are noted for their warmth, friendliness and hospitality. Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana is famous for being the first country in black Africa to gain independence. Well known for its friendly people and rich, colourful culture it has recently been known as the gateway to Africa. It certainly is a wonderful first port of call as it embodies many of the good things Africa is famous for. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Volunteering in Cuzco - Peru (with Macchu Picchu) Start Date: 28th June 2010 Cost/Duration: 2 weeks / 895 dollars Hola! Peru is one of the most visited destinations in South America. Volunteering Solutions has designed a great Summer program to volunteer and experience Cuszo and trek through Macchu Picchu (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). You will receive the orientation at the VS Office early in the morning. Then you will do a city tour which includes Qoricancha (The temple of the sun), Cathedral, and then we go by bus to visit the four ruins at less than 8 km from Cusco, including Sacsayhuamán, famous for its enormous carved rocks and Q´enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay and also visit Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will also volunteer with children and health centers in the rural parts of the city while on the tour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Volunteering in Arequipa - Peru Start Date: 28th June 2010 Cost/Duration: 2 weeks / 720 dollars Hola! Peru is one of the most visited destinations in South America. Volunteering Solutions has designed a great Summer program to volunteer and experience Arequipa and around. You will receive orientation and tour of the city after which you would volunteer. Our Social projects seeks to contribute to the development of the poorest families in our population, principally in very poor rural areas and marginalised urban areas in order for them to attain integral human development, which translates into better living conditions in harmony with nature. Volunteers will be working in rural nursery schools where there are just 1 teacher for 30 little kids aged between 3 and 5 years old. Also volunteers will be divided in groups of 2 to work at the rural day cares. During those two weeks you will be helping fours hours daily from Monday to Friday.
Highlights:
3 great weeks of cultural immersion, volunteering, sightseeing and travelling with a group for a memorable summer experience like no other.
Minimum Education: High School
Cost in US$: Starting at USD 695 only!
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Cost Includes :
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- Emergency evacuation services
- Excursions
- Food
- Housing
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- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Medical insurance
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- Registration fees
- Travel while in host country
- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Experience Required: no
Age Range: 18-60
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement: Your gateway to explore and help communities in need!
Year Founded: 2006
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