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ELI-Experiential Learning International

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Volunteer in South India

  India
    Bangalore,  Chennai (Madras),  Madurai

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: South India: famous for its lush jungles, white beaches, magnificent temples and a fantastic vegetarian cuisine, is everything you've imagined and more. Explore this unique region and its fascinating culture through ELI's extraordinary volunteer opportunities. We can place you with the most respected humanitarian organizations throughout South India. Choose from working with orphans, the mentally disabled or the elderly. Share your skills and experience with women's empowerment groups, join historic preservation efforts, get hands-on experience health clinics, hospitals and schools or tell us what you'd like to do and we'll try to custom-design a volunteer adventure just for you.

Highlights: ELI's base in Chennai (formerly Madras) includes outstanding in-country support from English-speaking coordinators with years of experience in volunteerism. You may choose from a variety of destinations throughout the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, described by MSNBC as "lovely, incredibly cheap and one of the most peaceful places on the planet." The whole region is considered safe for travel by Westerners and English is widely spoken so language barriers are minimal. Discover this exotic destination, and discover yourself within its rich culture. We promise an unforgettable experience.

Qualifications: Requirements base on desired placement.

Languages :
  • English
  • Cost in US$: $1195

    Cost Include Description:
    The ELI-India Programs include airport pickup, orientation during which you will stay at the Chennai YWCA (open to men and women). During the orientation period you will have excursions to historic sites in the region. Food and accommodation is also included for the duration of your program.

    Experience Required: no

    Volunteer Types :
  • English teaching
  • medicine
  • orphans
  • social services, social work
  • street kids
  • youth
  • youth development
  • Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

    Age Range: 18-70

    This Program is open to Couples and Individuals

    Participants Travel to India Independently

    Typically Participants Work Independently

    ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI, a registered non-profit organization, partners with organizations from around the world that make a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure ELI volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices.

    Year Founded: 2001

     



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