This projects aims to empower women by helping them to gain confidence, recognize and demand their rights and most importantly start being an earning member of family. The volunteer is expected to better understand the role a typical women has in our society. They will also be attending SHG meetings of groups to better understand their activities. Additional activities will include learning of various developmental issues and solutions. They will visit various humanitarian projects and interact with the villagers.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.
Location & leisure:
Ruchi campus which is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. Bandh village is small located in interior mountainous area and the volunteers will have a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. RUCHI campus is one km. from the village.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Requirements:
No specialised skills required.
Age:
18-70
Location:
Bandh - solan 173233
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
Volunteers will work in or around Ruchi campus. Work would involve drawing creative skills out of volunteers in the form of arts work/painting on wall. This should communicate development message leading environmentally sustainable development. Subject would be related to peace and love, Global warming, inter-cultural earning, good message through painting on wall for youth and public. Volunteer will get orientation before starting project. Additional activities will include learning of various developmental issues and solutions. They will visit various humanitarian projects and interact with the villagers.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.
Location & leisure:
Ruchi campus is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. Bandh village is small located in interior mountainous area and the volunteers will have a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. RUCHI campus is one km. from the village.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Requirements:
Interest in arts, painting and culture
Age:
18-70
Location:
Bandh - solan, 173233
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
Volunteers will work on water conservation work as well as educating people on importance of water in life. Poor quality of water leads to serious health problems. The creative volunteers can develop some relevant education materials and all will have opportunities to be involved with physical construction works at sites.Time permitting, volunteers may also be involved in cleaning water bodies from previously built structures. During monsoon and winter rains these structures receive silt from upstream which reduces the storage affecting ground water recharge. The work will renovate the structures for effective reserve of water.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus/host families in shared accommodation. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Meantime volunteer can learn Indian cuisine( cooking). Bed sheets and mattress are necessary.
Location & leisure:
Baddi is a fast growing industrialized township of Solan district. It is close to Chandigarh city which is famous for its Rock Garden. RUCHI has lauched an integrated project in 30 villages and slums. The area is situated at an altitude of 1000 to 3000 feet above MSL. The volunteer will work on the project in these 30 villages. Health, sanitation and water is a serious problem in the area and the project aims at improving these facilities.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Requirements:
Interest in water development and environment
Age:
18-99
Location:
Baddi - solan
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
Volunteers will work on water conservation work as well as educating people on importance of water in life. Poor quality of water leads to serious health problems. The creative volunteers can develop some relevant education materials and all will have opportunities to be involved with physical construction works at sites.Time permitting, volunteers may also be involved in cleaning water bodies from previously built structures. During monsoon and winter rains these structures receive silt from upstream which reduces the storage affecting ground water recharge. The work will renovate the structures for effective reserve of water.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus/host families in shared accommodation. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Meantime volunteer can learn Indian cuisine( cooking). Bed sheets and mattress are necessary.
Location & leisure:
Baddi is a fast growing industrialized township of Solan district. It is close to Chandigarh city which is famous for its Rock Garden. RUCHI has lauched an integrated project in 30 villages and slums. The area is situated at an altitude of 1000 to 3000 feet above MSL. The volunteer will work on the project in these 30 villages. Health, sanitation and water is a serious problem in the area and the project aims at improving these facilities.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Requirements:
Good for environmentalists and people having interest in water development and conservation
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
Volunteers will work on water conservation work as well as educating people on importance of water in life. Poor quality of water leads to serious health problems. The creative volunteers can develop some relevant education materials and all will have opportunities to be involved with physical construction works at sites.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus/host families in shared accommodation. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Meantime volunteer can learn Indian cuisine (cooking). Bed sheets and sleeping bags are required.
Location & leisure:
Baddi is a fast growing industrialized township of Solan district. It is close to Chandigarh city which is famous for its Rock Garden. RUCHI has launched an integrated project in 30 villages and slums. The area is situated at an altitude of 1000 to 3000 feet above MSL. The volunteer will work on the project in these 30 villages. Health, sanitation and water is a serious problem in the area and the project aims at improving these facilities.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Requirements:
Volunteers with an interest in environment and water development and management are encouraged to apply.
Age:
18-70
Location:
Baddi - solan
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
Volunteers will work in Ruchi campus. Work would be arts work/painting on wall. Subject would be related to peace and love, Global warming, inter-cultural learning, good message through painting on wall for youth and public. Volunteer will get orientation before starting project. Additional activities will include learning of various developmental issues and solutions. They will visit various humanitarian projects and interact with the villagers.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Meantime volunteer can learn Indian cuisine (cooking). Sleeping bag is required.
Location & leisure:
Ruchi campus is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. Bandh village is small located in interior mountainous area and the volunteers will have a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. RUCHI campus is one km. from the village.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Requirements:
Creativity is the prime critera for the project
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 is a one week workcamp especially designed to experience grass roots learning of various issues and actions. Here the volunteer will have opportunities to learn rather than contribute. A couple of case studies will be presented of how the locals struggle for improving their plights and in the process become innovative, sharpen their skills and set examples for others to follow.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live either in the RUCHI campus or placed with host families. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. All meals will be cooked and served by host families. However, it will be appreciated if volunteers contribute in any capacity in the kitchen. Sleeping bag is required.
Location & leisure:
Ruchi campus in Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. Bandh village is small located in interior mountainous area and the volunteers will love to live with nature in a serene beauty and peaceful environment. RUCHI campus is one km. from the village.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Requirements:
Willingness to learn, patience and respect to other's culture.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Solan - bandh
Language(s):
English
Airport:
DEL: Indira Gandhi Intl (Delhi, India)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
As it is one of the UNESCO WHV campsite, FSL India work closely with Archaeological Survey of India and the Rain Forest Research Center. The volunteers in this camp will get an opportunity to understand, to experience and be enlightened about the diverse bio-diversity (flora and fauna) of these majestic and magnificient Rain forests. Work at the camp will comprise of various activities like aeuro( Raising awareness to conserve the natural resources and tree plantation, help remove weeds and other threatining species etc. The volunteers will also get to explore the local cultural sites in around the Western Ghats.
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:
Agumbe is a small village is interspersed by dense forest and lies in Malnad region in Shimoga (district) of Karnataka state and is one of the most scenic places on the Western Ghats of the Southern India. It is surrounded by rich biodiversity and receives the second highest annual rainfall in the country. This rainforests surrounding Agumbe sustain a diverse ecosystem of mammals, birds, and reptiles, including the elusive king cobra. Interestingly, despite the high density of king cobras in the region, incidents of snake-human conflict are rare.The Western Ghats are internationally recognized as the worldaeuros eight aeurooehottest hotspotsaeuro of bio-diversity. It is a region of immense global importance for the conservation of biological diversity, besides containing areas of high geological,cultural and aesthetic values. The forests of the Western Ghats include some of the best representatives of non-equatorial tropical evergreen forests in the world. 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 on " TOURIST VISA".
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