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
We have recently established an organic farm for demonstration purpose where we demonstrate sustainable organic farming in our aim to promote good agriculture practices. Volunteers will work closely with our horticulture specialist and practice organic farming. In our farm we grow fruits like Guava, Mango and Amla with onion and ginger, during this time they get ripe and are ready to be harvested.
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:
No specialised skills required but inquisitiveness to new issues and willingness to contribute to sustainable development concerns are more than welcome
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
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".
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
We have recently established an organic farm for demonstration purpose where we demonstrate sustainable organic farming in our aim to promote good agriculture practices. Volunteers will work closely with our horticulture specialist and practice organic farming. In our farm we grow fruits like Guava, Mango and Amla with onion and ginger, during this time they get ripe and are ready to be harvested. Volunteers will assist in harvest and post harvest process which include fruit picking, sorting, grading, packing and taking to local markets. Planting other exotic species will also be undertaken
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:
Interest in understanding grass root problems and solutions
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
Volunteers will work in slums or adjacent villages. Educating women on health, hygiene, sanitation, environment and micro-credit will be the prime focus of the work. 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 Guest House or Host Family. Simple basic amenities will be available. Asian squat type toilet or 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. Sleeping bag is desirable.
Location & leisure:
Baddi is an industrial town of Solan district located at a distance of 35 km from Chandigarh city. The township is full of slums developed around villages and close to city center. Baddi faces problems of sanitation and poor health. The problem is serious with women because of their ignorance. RUCHI campus is 25 km. from the Baddi town.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Chandigarh city with internationally known Rock Garden is a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Requirements:
No specialized skills required. Any person with learning abilities and patience to cope up with a different environment is welcome.
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
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
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