India Community Development

  India

Alwar,  Jaipur,  Jodhpur,  Shimla,  Udaipur

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks

Description: If you are short for time this is an ideal programme as it gives you a taste of volunteering and visits to the major sights. The programme brings together volunteers through common undertakings of social awareness campaigns and community development work.

Highlights: Project Orientation

On arrival at the project you will have a brief orientation. During this time you will be provided with information on how to carry out your work, cultural do's and don'ts and other practical tips.
Project Support

Throughout your stay in India you will have the support and guidance of a coordinator and their team. They will be able to help you with any questions or advice you may need during your stay and provide you with competent assistance. The staff will be on hand throughout the day.

In addition, we will provide you with a 24 hour emergency contact number before you depart, so that you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation will be at a local facility in the area that you will be working in. Rooms will be based on a maximum of 2 people sharing and bedding and simple furniture will be provided. The bathroom may or may not be en suite, depending on the location of accommodation. There will be no "shower" but you will have access to bucket baths of hot water. Work placements will be in deprived villages that receive little attention from official side. Most meals are included and will consist mainly of vegetable and sometimes fish curries, Indian breads, rice and fruit.
Free Time

There will be plenty for you to do in your free time. There will be access to special workshops on aspects of Indian culture including yoga and Indian cooking. Some volunteers take up the opportunity to borrow a bicycle and tour the local countryside. Some plan excursions to local points of interest, whereas others will just take the time to relax. Most Friday evenings, volunteers arrange a small party or get together to celebrate the end of the working week.

Qualifications: The volunteers on this programme may be of a broad age range. Minimum age 18 years, no upper age limit.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement: We are ambitious for our company, our partners and the communities in which we work. We take our responsibilities seriously - understanding that the development of our business impacts directly on our partners, the communities that we visit and work with and that ultimately, our success is their success too.