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"Have fun while you learn" - unique
educational project for orphaned and street children in Bangalore City
Volunteer project:
Starting with the belief that our future society will be developed by
the children of today, our dream is to give enough opportunities and
confidence to the slum & street children to see them one day as
responsible citizens of the future. With the ideas
and creativity of hundreds of past volunteers in India, the "Sunrise
Model of Education" was developed. It is a method of effective
teaching which is practical and fun to use. The volunteers will be teaching English & Creative Education in a self-chosen fashion to the local children at a primary school, as well as at center premises during & after school activities. Developing lesson plans and ideas in the group and passing this information through for future volunteers is part of the plan to create follow-up and long-term improvements in an educational model created with the help of hundreds of volunteers. "Have fun while you learn" is the concept of this unique project developed exclusively for orphaned and street children. Entertainment with Education is the method of the project. The volunteers will be taking the children out on a one-day picnic in an effort to bring some entertainment into their lives. Apart from just play and fun, the children will be also visiting places of various vocational centers like bio-farms, parks, nature clubs, museums, etc., so that they can form ideas in their young minds which would later evolve as they grow up to what careers they can take up in their lives. This will also bring consciousness about the environment and the planet they are living on. Special requirements: You have to love children, as you will be surrounded with loads of them every day. No prior experience in teaching is required, but appreciated. Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms. Location: Bangalore City, South India. Bangalore is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Social
and health awareness activities with kids from the slums of Chennai The volunteers will be teaching the slum kids in the non-formal school, will do house visits and meet slum people, giving information and raising awareness about health, education and hygiene. The volunteers can also take the children out in the city e.g. for picnics, providing exposure visits and city walks. Language: English Accommodation: In the project campus / public lodges. Location: Chennai is reachable by air from all over the world and by train from main cities of India like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Calcutta. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Protection of a cultural
heritage site of Hindu kingdom of the Vijayanagar Empire Volunteer project: Located in the central part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern part of India, Hampi is definitely one of the most interesting travel destinations on the map of India. It is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar, now declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments are breathtaking. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi speaks of the splendor of the Vijayanagar Empire. The volunteer projects in Hampi will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage site and on creating awareness among the locals and the tourists. Trees and plants will be planted and grown, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots. This will include physical work and will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message. Language: English Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Location: Hampi, North Karnataka,
350 km from Bangalore, and 13 km from Hospet. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees (about
$260 US)
Rural development, environmental protection
and work with children on the west coast of Karnataka The international workcamp will focus on rural development, environmental protection and children. The volunteers will spread awareness about environmental protection and solid waste management to schoolchildren. They will also be involved in activities such as creative education and basic English teaching through games and songs with the children from the local schools, including disabled kids (physically and/or mentally). The work might include some physical work for the renovation and betterment of the schools (painting, building a playground, etc.). Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms. Location: Kundapur is situated 100 km north of the city of Mangalore, 300 km from Panjim (Goa), and 450 km from Bangalore. Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Bangalore, Goa, and Mumbai. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Raising awareness on
HIV/AIDS and STD through education and arts Volunteer project: Situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea), lies this small touristic state of India. Goa was the former Portuguese colony in India, one of India's most cherished and prominent places for travelers since many years for its remarkable palm-fringed beaches; a travelers paradise. But Goa is also known to be a high-risk zone for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases due to a high rate of sexual tourism. To tackle the problem of the rapid spread of these diseases, awareness program has been conducted all throughout the state for several years with a local group of specialists. This year again several volunteer projects will be conducted.
In the first week of the project, the
volunteers will be visiting schools and rural settlements of the region
to present the importance of health and hygiene and the need of
education among the adults along with the children. Volunteers need to
be very creative in designing exclusive orientation for the people of
this region. Volunteers who participate in this project need to bring
materials and ideas for the program. The whole group will settle on a
plan of action decided by the team. Language: English Accommodation: Shared rooms at a guesthouse in Panjim. Location: Panjim city, in Goa State. Panjim is the capital of the state of Goa. Panjim is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Panjim Airport. The nearest international airports are Mumbai and Bangalore. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from Bombay and Bangalore. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Organizing entertainment activities for street and orphaned kids in
Calcutta Volunteer project: A city of Joy and Love, Grandeur and Glory... Kolkata alias Calcutta is full of life and bustle, verging on the chaotic as traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultra modern industries. Kolkata is India's second largest city, the capital of West Bengal and formerly, the capital of British India (1772-1912); it is a city with a great deal of charm with its imperial monuments, strong cultural and religious flavour. However it is also suffering from a terrible lack of hygiene, illiteracy and unemployment are rampant, and the first to suffer from these poor living conditions are the children. In an effort to bring a bit of joy back to the faces of the street and orphan children of Calcutta, international group of volunteers together with local NGOs will conduct a Happy Hearts Workcamp: it will consist of a series of “Happy Hearts” Sessions in which the group of volunteers will organise activities to entertain and open the minds of the children to the outside world. It might also consist in taking them out on a one day picnic or visiting local attractions. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Calcutta, West Bengal. Accessible by air; Kolkata has a domestic and an international airport. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from many major towns/cities in India. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Teaching English to kids and health education for women in the slums of
Hyderabad Volunteer project: Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh is a bustling 400-year-old metropolis with an urban population of approximately 4.2 million people. The city is cosmopolitan, and is richly endowed with a variety of cultures. The city presents an attractive amalgam of old world charm together with ebullience of growth and enterprise. Beautiful old edifices built in the medieval, large glass and chrome temples of commerce. The volunteers will teach basic English in a governmental school. The project activities also involve painting, visiting the slums and training women in health and hygiene awareness and helping them in protecting their environment in a healthy way. Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms. Location: Hyderabad is well connected to all major cities in India by rail, road and air. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Rainwater
harvesting
and awareness projects in a rural area in South India Volunteer project: Moodabidri is a small town situated 40 km from Mangalore coast in south India. It has a wonderful history of the jain community and has one of the most interesting jain temples in the region, one of them being the famous 1000 pillar temple. The area is an agricultural settlement and the region grows paddy, coconuts, arecanuts, black pepper, vanilla, exotic varieties of mangoes, exotic varieties of bananas and the famous tasty cashew nuts. Over a period of time the region has been facing a lot of water shortage and there's now decline in agricultural practices as a result of the shortage of water.
Year 2003 was the beginning of an
initiative to implement rainwater harvesting awareness programs in the
form of trying to set up a rainwater harvesting model in the region.
Several volunteer projects were organized with the rainwater harvesting
theme, and almost successfully completed such model in one of the
villages of Moodabidri. Volunteers who participated in the workcamp dug
hundreds of trenches to International volunteer groups this year will continue the same project, along with the idea of having awareness programs in schools in the region. The volunteers will be mostly involved in physical work at the rainwater harvesting projects and will also participate in creative activities in the neighbouring schools to revive the dying wisdom of rainwater harvesting. Along with this program, this current year’s activities will involve visiting the neighbouring villages/areas for awareness activities as well as investigating potential future programs/projects by interviewing the villagers. Language: English Accommodation: In host families, hostels, hotels or dormitories. Location: Moodabidri, west coast of Karnataka, South India. Accessible by bus from Bangalore, Mangalore, Goa, Mumbai. Bangalore, Mumbai and Panjim (Goa) are international airports. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees
(about $175 US)
Renovation
of schools and children's playgrounds in Pune Volunteer project: Pune may not be a cosmopolitan city as Mumbai is, but it is a pleasant getaway for all those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Pune has a calm atmosphere, non-confronting people, and is certainly much more relaxed and peaceful than Mumbai. If you consider Maharashtra as a Marathi speaking state of India, then Pune can undoubtedly be called its capital, with its glorious past and high concentration of Marathi speaking people. Pune is also an internationally renowned educational center, being home to many institutions of repute like Film and Television Institute of India, Armed Forces Medical College, National Defense Academy and Symbiosis Educational Society. Several schools in Pune need to be upgraded in terms of renovation. Blackboards, the main medium for communication between a teacher and the pupils need to be put in place in several schools. Imparting education to eager children is an extremely rewarding and fruitful challenge. Schools, which for the past fifty years haven't seen a fresh coat of paint, are being helped along the way. Volunteers will actively involve in sharing knowledge with hungry children. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy goes the saying. Some children haven't seen playground furniture such as slides, jungle gyms, etc. Volunteers will help install these at various playgrounds so that children get to release their bubbling cauldron of pent-up energies. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Pune is accessible by air with domestic airlines and all international airlines fly directly to Mumbai International Airport. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from almost all major towns/cities in India. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Learn about Tibetan
culture, support a local school and hike in the Great Himalayan National
Park Volunteer project: Valleys of the Himalayas - where the heaven meets the earth. This small paradise is home to the Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India. Dharamsala is set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains. It is the capital of the Tibetan Government in exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama.
In the first two weeks of the project, the
volunteers will get the opportunity to learn about the Tibetan culture
and the different issues related to the exile of its people and the
re-settlement in India. There will be cultural activities and exchange
with the Tibetan Youth with the support of the Tibetan Welfare Office.
The project will also include an awareness campaign for the protection
of the environment and solid waste management in cooperation with the
Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh. Furthermore, the volunteers will
support a local school in need with simple renovation work and
interaction with the children (Indian children). Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Location: Dharamsala, Himachal
Pradesh, North India, 300 km north of Delhi. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 15,000 Indian Rupees (about
$350 US)
Help open a shelter for
children and old people in a poor rural area Volunteer project: Pondicherry, one of the former French Colonies, is located on the East Coast of India. It is one of the most tourist places in the region and has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its laidback atmosphere and amazing beaches give it a very distinctive touch. It is also a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, a famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo. The volunteer project is organized in cooperation with an active local NGO in the field of rural development, education, women and minorities empowerment. In the past years many schools and villages have benefited from the work done by international volunteers, including in the Tsunami-hit regions. A home base will be opened in a village 10 km from the city, which will become a shelter for children and old aged people in an effort to support the poorer sections of the population in the district. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from manual work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. The idea is to tackle the burning issues that the rural populations are facing in many ways. Language: English Accommodation: At the center, in shared rooms. Location: Pondicherry is located approx. 200 km south from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu State (East Coast). Pondicherry is accessible from Chennai and Bangalore by direct bus from both cities. There are domestic and international airports in Bangalore and Chennai. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Ayurveda and Yoga
experience Volunteer project: Ayurveda is the 5000 years old Indian health care system, widely practiced with the times. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life", "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the body, mind and spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of elements air, earth, fire, and water, and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches. Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India several thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world, encompassing the entire body, mind and spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. The volunteers will be learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the project. Every day, there will be topics covered by the professional master (the person in charge of yoga and ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga will be practiced every day. Apart from that, volunteers will also help at the herbal garden and the nearby school. Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms. Location: Kerala, South India. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 15,000 Indian Rupees (about
$350 US)
Educating children
and improving the facilities in schools and kindergartens in
North Karnataka Volunteer project: Hubli-Dharwad is situated in North Karnataka and is 133 km from the south coast of Karwar. Hubli and Dharwad are sister cities and have a wonderful agricultural background of growing chilies, onions, vegetables, Indian cotton and sugarcanes. The region culturally belongs to the wonderful Gowda community whose main source of income is agricultural produce. It is one of the very interesting communities who have maintained their ethnic background and still practice the same way of life like their fore-fathers with a little or no change at all. The Gowdas are one of the very loving communities who take pride in practicing their original way of life.
The schools of the villages in the region
lack proper tutors and lack the basic exposure in terms of education.
The volunteer project intends to provide basic support of education and
awareness. Most of the schools were noticed of not having playgrounds
for the children. Language: English Accommodation: In host families, hostels, hotels or dormitories. Location: Hubli-Dharwad, North Karnataka Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees (about
$260 US)
Various community service
projects in rural and urban Bangalore
Volunteer project:
In this project, volunteers will work along with different organizations
involved in the development of the underprivileged. The slum reality is
a big issue in the entire country; the aim is to spread awareness among
the people and to give them more instruments to feel confident and free
to decide for their future, and for the future of a new generation. The
mission of this project is to: The schedule and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities and the needs at the moment, with the aim to improve the achievements in a long-term view. Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms. Location: Bangalore rural & urban, South India. Bangalore is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Rural development
projects in the scenic region of Coorg Volunteer project: Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means “dense forest on a steep hill”. It is a rural district located near the city of Mysore (Karnataka State) amongst a scenery of misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views.
The international volunteer projects in
Coorg will focus on environmental protection, re-forestation, tree
planting, greening Asia projects, working along with different NGOs to
spread health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages, working
with local schools in teaching English, building playgrounds and
assisting various underprivileged schools. The activities will vary and will always
involve some manual work. Language: English Accommodation: In the project home base, in shared rooms. Location: In several villages (Guntikopa, Ponnampet, Madikeri), District of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka State. Coorg is accessible from Mysore, Bangalore or Mangalore by bus. Bangalore has an international airport. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Providing
support for rural schools and villages in Karnataka Volunteer project: B.C. Road (Bantwal Cross Road) is situated 22 km from the Mangalore coast in south India. It has been recently identified through the support of the long term volunteering division that there is a huge need of volunteers to provide support in the rural schools and in the village. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from manual work in the village, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. Language: English Accommodation: In host families, hostels, hotels or dormitories. Location: B.C. Road (Bantwal Cross Road), Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, South India Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Creative
educational and awareness activities in rural communities around
Chickmangalore Volunteer project: Chickmangalore is situated in the beautiful Kodagu region of Karnataka. It is one of the largest coffee producing regions of the state and boasts of the most extraordinary and hypnotizing landscapes in the region. Chickmangalore is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Karnataka and has one of the very interesting communities with their very own historical background. The international volunteer project will be focused on rural development projects in small villages around Chickmangalore which have a need of creative educational support and general awareness in the areas of rainwater harvesting, organic farming and health and hygiene in the low farmland holding families of the region. During the project, volunteers can visit the coffee plantations and also take a walk/trek in the reserve forests. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from manual work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens, and raising awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. Language: English Accommodation: In host families, hostels, hotels or dormitories. Location: Chickmangalore, Karnataka, South India Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Rural development and
environmental awareness projects in Rajastan
Volunteer project: Rajasthan was
inhabited 2500 BC and the Indus Valley Civilization had its
foundation here in north Rajasthan itself. The Bhil and the Mina tribes
were the earliest dwellers of this area. Around 1400 BC the Aryans paid
a visit and settled forever in the area. The local population was pushed
down south and towards the east. Afghans, Turks, Persians and Mughals
followed in mixing their blood, first in war then in peace, with the
existing original inhabitants. This blend gave lineage to the Rajputs. The volunteer projects here will be conducted with local co-operation for rural development and watershed management, environmental awareness and working together with local villages in rural development projects. Language: English Accommodation: At a guesthouse. Location: Jaipur and neighboring regions, State of Rajasthan. Accessible by domestic airlines. Trains operate on a daily basis from New Delhi and Mumbai. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees (about
$260 US)
"Happy Hearts" program -
help kids make their first steps in learning
Volunteer project:
The project takes place in the very heart of the capital city of
India - New Delhi. The hosting organization works with several school
projects involved in imparting education to the underprivileged. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: New Delhi, accessible by air via Delhi international airport. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Various community
development projects in Ahmedabad
Volunteer project: Ahmedabad, the
largest city in Gujarat, blends an ancient heritage with a vibrant
presence. It nurtures in its pages of history a show-case of exquisite
harmony. The city is named after a Sultan who founded it in 1411 and
graced it with splendid monuments. Ahmedabad is also known for its
association with the Apostle of peace Mahatma Gandhi whose ashram is on
the banks of River Sabarmati which is now a national pilgrimage site.
Ahmedabad is the second largest prosperous city in Western India. It is
a place where tradition and modernity co-exist in perfect harmony. The
climate of the state is humid in the southern districts and dry towards
the northern sides. Ahmedabad has been a city where a lot of action,
reaction and interaction between various ethnic and linguistic forces
have taken place which has resulted in the synthesis of many races and
cultures. It is a land of gentle, dignified people, astute businessmen,
colorful peasants, and thriving industry. Ahmedabad is the hub of trade
and commerce in Gujarat. The commercial importance of Ahmedabad makes
the city an important travel destination in India. Besides being home to
a number of important industries, Ahmedabad also has a number of
majestic monuments, which remind us of the great historical and cultural
past of the city. The project activities will be in rural development and teaching to the rural kids and their families health and social awareness, water harvesting, and learning about local festivals and culture in that region. Language: English Accommodation: In a youth hostel in shared rooms. Location: Ahmedabad, state of Gujarat. Domestic and International Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Ahmedabad is well connected with rails and roads. The Ahmedabad railway station holds as a junction with railway lines emerging towards Mumbai, Delhi, Saurashtra and Kutch. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees (about
$260 US)
Support an orphanage in a
tribal dominated area in Orissa Volunteer project: Although the state of Orissa is famous for its beautiful beaches, immense natural beauty and historic attractions, it is still one of the most underdeveloped states in India. More than half of its population lives under the poverty line and the illiteracy rate is alarming. The volunteer project is intended to support a local orphanage in the district of Kalahandi, a tribal dominated area and is aiming at providing more facilities and a better accommodation and shelter to the local children. In this project, volunteers will help with painting and building of toilets and bathrooms, playground items and other facilities. The group should also be ready to take initiative and organise creative and entertainment activities with the children of the orphanage. Language: English Accommodation: At the orphanage, dormitory style.
Location: Muniguda is a small village, 40 km from Rayagada, the
capital of Rayagada district, in Orissa State. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Support for children and
elderly people in isolated mountainous villages in Tamil Nadu state Volunteer project: Yercaud is a beautiful hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape - surrounded by coffee and tea plantations. The volunteer project is organized in cooperation with local NGOs to support local children, old aged people, and the local community. Volunteers will be working together on building a more peaceful and working environment. The work will be in villages in the beautiful mountains, isolated from the rest of the world. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, 30 km from Salem town, South of Bangalore. Accessible only by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 7,500 Indian Rupees (about
$175 US)
Marine turtle protection
project on the west coast of Karnataka Volunteer project: Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its number of animal and plant species in this region. A Marine Turtle protection project has been started here in co-operation with the Forest Department of the State of Karnataka. Over a 60-kilometer stretch of beach, surveys have been conducted and protection of the turtle nests is taking place until the hatching of the eggs. In 2005, more than 500 baby turtles reached the ocean safely thanks to the efforts of international volunteers. The projects will also focus on spreading awareness to the general public and in the schools about the importance of turtles in the bio-diversity. Language: English Accommodation: Will be at the project home base, in shared rooms.
Location: Kundapur is situated 100 km north of the city of
Mangalore, 300 km from Panjim (Goa), and 450 km from Bangalore. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees (about
$260 US)
Creating a playground and
organising activities for children in
Moodabidri Volunteer project: Moodabidri is a small town situated 40 km from Mangalore coast in south India. It has a wonderful history of the jain community and has one of the most interesting jain temples in the region, one of them being the famous 1000 pillar temple. The area is an agricultural settlement and the region grows paddy, coconuts, arecanuts, black pepper, vanilla, exotic varieties of mangoes, exotic varieties of bananas and the famous tasty cashew nuts. Over a period of time the region has been facing a lot of water shortage and there's now decline in agricultural practices as a result of the shortage of water.
Year 2003 was the beginning of an
initiative to implement rainwater harvesting awareness programs in the
form of trying to set up a rainwater harvesting model in the region.
Several volunteer projects were organized with the rainwater harvesting
theme, and almost successfully completed such model in one of the
villages of Moodabidri. Volunteers who participated in the workcamp dug
hundreds of trenches to The volunteers will conduct creative education programs for children in the neighbouring schools. One of the most interesting questions from volunteers in the past years was that it is quite surprising that most/none of the schools have a playground for the children. It was noticed that swings, slides, merry-go-round, and see-saw’s were not present for these children to play. Volunteers in their evaluations suggested that a project is organised specifically for making a playground or running activities with kids along with the playground project. So this year it was decided that there will be a special project with the theme ‘Playground’ combined with activities for the children. Language: English Accommodation: In host families, hostels, hotels or dormitories. Location: Moodabidri, west coast of Karnataka, South India. Accessible by bus from Bangalore, Mangalore, Goa, Mumbai. Bangalore, Mumbai and Panjim (Goa) are international airports. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees (about
$260 US)
Educating children
and improving the facilities in schools and kindergartens in
North Karnataka Volunteer project: Hubli-Dharwad is situated in North Karnataka and is 133 km from the south coast of Karwar. Hubli and Dharwad are sister cities and have a wonderful agricultural background of growing chilies, onions, vegetables, Indian cotton and sugarcanes. The region culturally belongs to the wonderful Gowda community whose main source of income is agricultural produce. It is one of the very interesting communities who have maintained their ethnic background and still practice the same way of life like their fore-fathers with a little or no change at all. The Gowdas are one of the very loving communities who take pride in practicing their original way of life.
The schools of the villages in the region
lack proper tutors and lack the basic exposure in terms of education.
The volunteer project intends to provide basic support of education and
awareness. Most of the schools were noticed of not having playgrounds
for the children. Language: English Accommodation: In host families, hostels, hotels or dormitories. Location: Hubli-Dharwad, North Karnataka Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
Teaching
underprivileged
children in remote villages of Tamil Nadu Volunteer project: Yercaud is a beautiful hill station situated in the state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape - surrounded by coffee and tea plantations. The short-term volunteer project intends to support schools involved in promoting education to the underprivileged children and other like-minded social organizations. Free education is essential in bringing more awareness to the down-trodden society and inspire people with a sense of self-worth. This aim is accomplished with the help of bright and caring groups of international volunteers who work tirelessly in programs such as Happy Hearts, which involve interaction with children of local schools who may not have even seen the insides of a classroom. This encourages the children to come out of their shell and free their inhibitions while asking questions, gaining more knowledge and getting more confidence with each step. Happy Hearts is all about building those essential stepping-stones of education in a child's life, while lighting the lamp of curiosity and sparking the appetite to learn more. Experimentation for a child is a part of the process and each child is encouraged to test new waters and see the universe around. Formal education cannot succeed without a basic infrastructure in place. The work will be in the villages around the beautiful mountains, isolated from the rest of the world. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms. Location: Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, 30 km from Salem town, South of Bangalore. Accessible only by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu. Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Indian Rupees
(about $193 US)
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