Volunteers For Peace, Inc.
1034 Tiffany RD
Belmont, VT 05730-0202
United States
Phone: (802) 259-2759
Fax: (802) 259-2922
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Other programs of Volunteers For Peace, Inc. in India
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Affordable Voluntary Service Projects throughout India!
- Rural Areas
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Volunteers For Peace: India
Volunteers For Peace, Inc. programs in other countries:
- Multi-Country,
Albania,
Algeria,
Argentina,
Armenia,
Australia,
Austria,
Azerbaijan,
Bangladesh,
Belarus,
Belgium,
Belize,
Benin,
Bolivia,
Bosnia,
Botswana,
Brazil,
Bulgaria,
Burkina Faso,
Cambodia,
Canada,
Chile,
China,
Colombia,
Congo - Republic of,
Costa Rica,
Croatia,
Cyprus,
Czech Republic,
Denmark,
Dominica,
Ecuador,
Egypt,
El Salvador,
England,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Georgia,
Germany,
Ghana,
Greece,
Greenland,
Guatemala,
Haiti,
Honduras,
Hungary,
Iceland,
Indonesia,
Ireland,
Israel,
Italy,
Ivory Coast,
Jamaica,
Japan,
Jordan,
Kazakhstan,
Kenya,
Latvia,
Lesotho,
Lithuania,
Macedonia,
Madagascar,
Malawi,
Malaysia,
Mexico,
Moldova,
Mongolia,
Montenegro,
Morocco,
Mozambique,
Namibia,
Nepal,
Netherlands,
Nicaragua,
Nigeria,
Northern Ireland,
Norway,
Palestine,
Panama,
Peru,
Philippines,
Poland,
Portugal,
Romania,
Russia,
Scotland,
Senegal,
Serbia,
Sierra Leone,
Slovakia,
Slovenia,
South Africa,
South Korea,
Spain,
Sri Lanka,
Sweden,
Switzerland,
Tajikistan,
Tanzania,
Thailand,
Togo,
Tunisia,
Turkey,
Uganda,
Ukraine,
United States,
Vietnam,
Wales,
Zambia,
Zimbabwe
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Affordable Short-Term Projects with international volunteers from 5-7 different countries!
India
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Various Start and End Dates...please inquire
Description:
VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including 107 in the India in 2009! These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Volunteer projects vary greatly since they arise wherever there is a need in a given community. Most projects are limited to ages 18 and up, occurring typically in the summer months. Voluntary service projects are usually from May through September and are of 2 to 3 weeks in duration, although there are projects available in the 'off-season.' A USD 300 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for projects in developing countries., including those India that typically between (200-400 USD). Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer. Please visit the Volunteers For Peace Website for additional information or to search the Open Projects Directory.
Highlights:
- Affordable (USD 300 FEE covers room and aboard for the duration of the projects, regardless of length)
- Wide Variety of Projects to Choose From in Various Regions throughout India
- Live and work alongside international volunteers from 5-7 different countries
Qualifications:
There are no qualifications, only motivated for the specific project.
Cost in US$: USD 300-500 USD
Cost Include Description:
The USD 300 FEE covers room and board for the duration of the project (regardless of length). Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- agriculture
- animal welfare
- anthropology
- education
- elderly
- English teaching
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- festivals
- grassroots organization
- health
- health care
- health education
- human rights
- organic farming
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- peace
- street kids
- teaching
- tree planting
- volunteering
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Typical Volunteer: motivated, hardworking, flexible, outgoing, able to work well in a group but also independent!
Age Range: 18-30
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to India
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 8-12
Scholarships are Available. Please visit the VFP Webpage for Additional Information
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post-Program Services Include:
Volunteers For Peace, Inc.'s Mission Statement: Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.
Year Founded: 1982
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