The Camp:The focus of the camp is providing field based learning knowledge on sustainable agriculture and the impacts, Practicing Yoga and introduce creative learning methods in schools.FSL India will directly implement with the network of Farmers club, Women groups and school management around 20 satellite villages in and around the FSL India training centreActivities: Baseline Survey and Mapping. Soil and water conservation, Live hedge fencing, Fruit and forestry plantation.Crop cultivation, Composting, Kitchen garden, Medicinal plants cultivation, Nursery management. Maintenance and management - After care, Basin making, watering, pruning, protection etc. Post-harvest practices - Threshing, cleaning. Documentation of traditional cultivation practices. Learn the basics of Yoga and practice everydayTeach basic English in school, introduce creative learning through art, music, games etc. Promote Health and Hygiene AwarenessPromote Eco friendly practices
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: In the FSL-India Training Center with shared rooms. Food: Indian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Filtered water is always available for drinking purposes.
Location & leisure:
Kundapur is located at 440 north west of Bangalore in the Arabian sea and 91 north of Mangalore. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Leisure Activities:Visit to cultural and religious sites, family visit as part of inter-cultural learning and participate in the cultural programs with local community.
Requirements:
VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
The workcamp involves teaching children basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental Protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local rural people as part of inter-cultural learning and to help generate awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the city and organize - picnics, exposure visits and city walks etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community. Volunteers need to come up with ideas for the program on their arrival, and thereafter the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. The workcamp will focus mainly in schools/orphanages and volunteers will visit the surrounding areas to impart the message given through presentations, puppet shows and dramas/plays etc.
Accomodation & food:
In a rented Guest house or Hostel, with shared rooms. Accommodation can vary a lot in our camps from youth hostels, guest houses, lodges etc. The accommodation will be simple but comfortable and clean, so be prepared to live a simple lifestyle during these two weeks. Food: Indian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Filtered water is always available for drinking purposes.
Location & leisure:
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 Mumbai and Bangalore. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Leisure: Weekends are free The volunteers will not work on Saturdays and Sundays. They can plan their free time accordingly. The camp leaders are there to provide you with the necessary information about interesting excursions and trips around the camp site. To promote intercultural learning, the team leaders will arrange visits to places of interest, weddings, festivals, local house visits, interaction with local youth etc. The local community would be more than happy to welcome you. Please use this opportunity to exchange experiences, to learn more about other social, cultural and political living conditions and to show them, in return, yours. In order to promote that, we will have a special cultural evening, when the volunteers will be able to present their countries and interact with the locals.
Requirements:
visa- The participants should come in " TOURIST VISA".
This camp will provide an exposure to Rajasthan culture. The volunteers will have a chance to learn about Jodhpur history which revolves around Rathore clan. Inter-cultural learning will broaden horizons of volunteers on issues concerning environment and livelihood. Volunteers will also work on facelift of local school, create learning opportunities for children and teach children.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in guest house with simple conditions and share accommodation with other volunteers. All meals will be cooked and served in guest house. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Sleeping bag is required for volunteers looking or interested in camel safari.
Location & leisure:
Jodhpur. This bustling desert city is the second largest in Rajasthan after Jaipur. Also known as "sun city" It was founded by Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathore clan, in 1459 AD. The mammoth, imposing fortress (Meherangarh) has a landscape dominating a rocky ridge with the eight gates leading out of fortress. The volunteers on weekend will have opportunity to visit other historical town like Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer to name a few; desert safari on camel can also be facilitated. Jodhpur is well connected by rail, road and air to other regions around India giving countless options to volunteer after workcamp.
Requirements:
No specialised skills required
Age:
18-99
Location:
Jodhpur
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
This camp will provide an exposure to Rajasthan culture. The volunteers will have a chance to learn about Jodhpur history which revolves around Rathore clan. Inter-cultural learning will broaden horizons of volunteers on issues concerning environment and livelihood. Volunteers will also work on facelift of local school, create learning opportunities for children and teach children.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in guest house with simple basic conditions and share accommodation with other volunteers. All meals will be cooked and served in guest house. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Sleeping bag is required for volunteers looking or interested in camel safari.
Location & leisure:
Jodhpur. This bustling desert city is the second largest in Rajasthan after Jaipur. Also known as "sun city" It was founded by Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathore clan, in 1459 AD. The mammoth, imposing fortress (Meherangarh) has a landscape dominating a rocky ridge with the eight gates leading out of fortress. The volunteers on weekend will have opportunity to visit other historical town like Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer to name a few; desert safari on camel can also be facilitated. Jodhpur is well connected by rail, road and air to other regions around India giving countless options to volunteer after workcamp.
Requirements:
Interest in local culture
Age:
18-99
Location:
Jodhpur
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
Festival of Lights is a national festival celebrated throughout the country with lot of zeal. This festival, falling on 30th October in 2016, is celebrated with a great fervor just like Christmas and goes on for 5 days. Diwali is followed by other local events like Budi Diwali, Bhaiya Dooj, Chhat Puja etc. In North India, as it is believed that it was on Diwali that Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya after killing the Demon king Ravana in Lanka.Rock Garden in nearby Chandigarh city is of international fame and can be visited on week-end.The volunteer will basically experience the culture, visit places and families for inter-cultural learnings and work a little on the farm occasionally.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in guest house/ home stay with simple conditions and share accommodation with other volunteers. All meals will be cooked and served in guest house. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary for volunteers looking or interested in trekking.
Location & leisure:
Bandh is a small and sleepy village with 30 households and is situated close to RUCHI office in SSolan district of Himachal Pradesh. The area is scenic with a all year round beautiful climate. The village is 65 km north-west of Chandigarh city and 40 kms from Solan district headquarter. The entire area is hilly where the rural economy is based on agriculture and horticulture. This is a fruit growing area and is famous for producing Asia's best peaches. The weather is always pleasant and the landscape is beautiful. Self organized city tours and excursions. A variety of treks are available in close proximity. Shimla offers an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains. A visit to nearby Chail Palace boasting world's highest cricket stadium can also be rewarding.
Requirements:
Interest in culture and festivals
Age:
18-99
Location:
Bandh - solan
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
This camp will provide an exposure to Rajasthan culture. The volunteers will have a chance to learn about Jodhpur history which revolves around Rathore clan. Inter-cultural learning will broaden horizons of volunteers on issues concerning environment and livelihood. Volunteers will also work on facelift of local school, create learning opportunities for children and teach children.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in guest house with simple conditions and share accommodation with other volunteers. All meals will be cooked and served in guest house. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Sleeping bag is required for volunteers looking or interested in camel safari.
Location & leisure:
Jodhpur. This bustling desert city is the second largest in Rajasthan after Jaipur. Also known as "sun city" It was founded by Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathore clan, in 1459 AD. The mammoth, imposing fortress (Meherangarh) has a landscape dominating a rocky ridge with the eight gates leading out of fortress. The volunteers on weekend will have opportunity to visit other historical town like Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ajmer to name a few; desert safari on camel can also be facilitated. Jodhpur is well connected by rail, road and air to other regions around India giving countless options to volunteer after workcamp.
Requirements:
Interest in culture and festivals
Age:
18-99
Location:
Jodhpur - rajasthan
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
The Camp: The focus of the camp is providing field based learning knowledge on sustainable agriculture and the impacts, Practicing Yoga and introduce creative learning methods in schools.FSL India will directly implement with the network of Farmers club, Women groups and school management around 20 satellite villages in and around the FSL India training centre Activities: Baseline Survey and Mapping. Soil and water conservation, Live hedge fencing, Fruit and forestry plantation. Crop cultivation, Composting, Kitchen garden, Medicinal plants cultivation, Nursery management. Maintenance and management - After care, Basin making, watering, pruning, protection etc. Post-harvest practices - Threshing, cleaning. Documentation of traditional cultivation practices. Learn the basics of Yoga and practice everyday Teach basic English in school, introduce creative learning through art, music, games etc. Promote Health and Hygiene Awareness Promote Eco friendly practices
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: In the FSL-India Training Center with shared rooms. Food: Indian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Filtered water is always available for drinking purposes
Location & leisure:
Kundapur is located at 440 north west of Bangalore in the Arabian sea and 91 north of Mangalore. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Leisure Activities: Visit to cultural and religious sites, family visit as part of inter-cultural learning and participate in the cultural programs with local community.
Requirements:
VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
FSL-India cooperates with several local NGOs in assisting various government schools by creating awareness on relevant issues as well as undertaking simple renovation work to improve the infrastructure in the schools. The aim of this workcamp is to: aeuroOrganize a multi-purpose project to involve the local community and sensitize them about the Environment, Health and amp; Hygiene problems. aeuroEducate children to build a better and more conscious society. aeuroEducation and awareness on environmental issues to children and villagers. aeuroAssist the activities of other NGOs working in community service projects. The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized communities in the non-formal schools on - basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene issues, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. House visits and meetings with local people will be organized as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on Health, Education and Hygiene. Volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation, renovation of toilet and kitchen etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: In a rented Guest house or Hostel, with shared rooms. Accommodation can vary a lot in our camps from youth hostels, guest houses, lodges etc. The accommodation will be simple but comfortable and clean, so be prepared to live a simple lifestyle during these two weeks. Food: Indian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Filtered water is always available for drinking purposes.
Location & leisure:
Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination featuring many palaces, forts and temples. The city is known as the aeurooeSun Cityaeuro for the bright sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred as the aeurooeBlue Cityaeuro due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur is located in the state of Rajasthan and is accessible by domestic airlines. Jodhpur is connected by air to major airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Udaipur. The airport is about 5 kilometers from the city center. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from New Delhi and Mumbai. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets Leisure: Weekends are free The volunteers will not work on Saturdays and Sundays. They can plan their free time accordingly. The camp leaders are there to provide you with the necessary information about interesting excursions and trips around the camp site. To promote intercultural learning, the team leaders will arrange visits to places of interest, weddings, festivals, local house visits, interaction with local youth etc. The local community would be more than happy to welcome you. Please use this opportunity to exchange experiences, to learn more about other social, cultural and political living conditions and to show them, in return, yours. In order to promote that, we will have a special cultural evening, when the volunteers will be able to present their countries and interact with the locals.
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