Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "work with children/teenagers" projects in India

Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity and known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL India has been involved in an array developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers.

In 2004, FSL India started a Marine Turtle protection project in collaboration with the Forest and Wild Life Department of the State of Karnataka. Over a 60 kilometre stretch of beach, surveys are conducted and turtle nests are protected until the hatching of the eggs. In 2009, more than 1500 baby turtles reached the ocean safely thanks to the effort of our volunteers. This year again we will aim to improve our performance. The Work Camps will also focus on creating awareness among the general public, the fishing community and schools about the importance of turtles in the areas bio-diversity.

The volunteers will also be involved in building Turtle Information Centre huts along the beach.

Kundapura is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and is about 36 kilometres from Udupi. Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. Kundapura is well connected to other parts of the country by National Highway 17. Kundapura is also connected by the Konkan Railway, which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. Kundapura railway station is about 4 kilometres from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilometres from Kundapura. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

In a guest house, in shared rooms

Two Weeks:9,500 Rupees

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):
1.Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2.Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3.Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4.Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.

5.Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6.Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7.International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8.International networking and website promiotion costs.

Other Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.
The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.
·Cooperate with FSL India by adapting to their new culture.
·Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
·Show responsibility towards their work.
·Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
·Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, mosquitoes etc.)
·Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
·Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently. Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest.
·Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
·Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
·Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.

Pondicherry is a former French Colony. It is one of the most touristic 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 a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, the famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo. FSL India cooperates with our long-standing partner which is an active local NGO in the fields of education and renovation. In the past years our cooperation has allowed the success of many camps in which schools and villages have benefited from the work done, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from physical work at the centre, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene awareness, teaching basic English and Maths through creative learning methods, renovation like building playgrounds, painting, tree planting etc.

Pondicherry is located approximately 200 kilometres south from Chennai (Madras) in Tamil Nadu State (East Coast). Pondicherry is accessible by bus from Chennai and Bangalore. There are domestic and international airports in Bangalore and Chennai. The exact meeting point will be stated in the info sheets.

In a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Two Weeks:9,500 Rupees

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):
1.Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2.Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3.Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4.Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.

5.Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6.Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7.International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8.International networking and website promiotion costs.

Other Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.
The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.
·Cooperate with FSL India by adapting to their new culture.
·Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
·Show responsibility towards their work.
·Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
·Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, mosquitoes etc.)
·Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
·Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently. Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest.
·Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
·Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
·Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.

Pondicherry is a former French Colony. It is one of the most touristic 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 a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, the famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo. FSL India cooperates with our long-standing partner which is an active local NGO in the fields of education and renovation. In the past years our cooperation has allowed the success of many camps in which schools and villages have benefited from the work done, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from physical work at the centre, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene awareness, teaching basic English and Maths through creative learning methods, renovation like building playgrounds, painting, tree planting etc.

Pondicherry is located approximately 200 kilometres south from Chennai (Madras) in Tamil Nadu State (East Coast). Pondicherry is accessible by bus from Chennai and Bangalore. There are domestic and international airports in Bangalore and Chennai. The exact meeting point will be stated in the info sheets.

In a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Two Weeks:9,500 Rupees

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):
1.Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2.Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3.Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4.Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.

5.Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6.Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7.International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8.International networking and website promiotion costs.

Other Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.
The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.
·Cooperate with FSL India by adapting to their new culture.
·Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
·Show responsibility towards their work.
·Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
·Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, mosquitoes etc.)
·Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
·Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently. Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest.
·Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
·Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
·Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.

Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity and known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL India has been involved in an array developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers.

In 2004, FSL India started a Marine Turtle protection project in collaboration with the Forest and Wild Life Department of the State of Karnataka. Over a 60 kilometre stretch of beach, surveys are conducted and turtle nests are protected until the hatching of the eggs. In 2009, more than 1500 baby turtles reached the ocean safely thanks to the effort of our volunteers. This year again we will aim to improve our performance. The Work Camps will also focus on creating awareness among the general public, the fishing community and schools about the importance of turtles in the areas bio-diversity.

The volunteers will also be involved in building Turtle Information Centre huts along the beach.

Kundapura is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and is about 36 kilometres from Udupi. Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. Kundapura is well connected to other parts of the country by National Highway 17. Kundapura is also connected by the Konkan Railway, which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. Kundapura railway station is about 4 kilometres from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilometres from Kundapura. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

In a guest house, in shared rooms

Two Weeks:9,500 Rupees

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):
1.Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2.Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3.Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4.Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.

5.Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6.Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7.International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8.International networking and website promiotion costs.

Other Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.
The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.
·Cooperate with FSL India by adapting to their new culture.
·Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
·Show responsibility towards their work.
·Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
·Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, mosquitoes etc.)
·Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
·Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently. Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest.
·Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
·Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
·Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.

Konark literally means “Essence of the Corners” is a small town in Puri district in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa), on the Bay of Bengal. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), built in (AD 1236-1264). Konark is also home to an annual cultural dance festival devoted to classical Indian dance forms, including the traditional classical dance of Odisha. Konark beach is a popular tourist destination.

The work camp primary involves teaching children from poor and marginalised community in the formal and non-formal schools about 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 the local people to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in the renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, building playgrounds, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with the local community.

Geographically marked by the latitude of 19 Degree 53’N and by the latitude of 86 Degree 06’E, Konark’s location is easy to identify on the map of Odisha. The temperature remains mild and suitable as a result of sea close by. The legendary city is located 30 kilo metres from north of Puri and 64 kilo metres from Bhubaneswar. It is accessible by bus from Puri and Bhubaneswar. The nearest train station is in Puri (30 kilo metres). The nearest international airports are Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Expectations from the Volunteers

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.
Cooperate with FSL India by adapting to their new culture.
Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
Show responsibility towards their work.
Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, mosquitoes etc.)
Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently. Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest.
Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.

Moreover being part of FSL India team means that you are member of an international community of volunteers from all over the world, which represents a unique and enriching experience for the youth. Besides, gaining new skills of communication, practical knowledge and hands-on experience, volunteers become aware of the importance of being socially active.

Costs Involved

FSL India is a non-profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of the camp are sustained through participation fees from volunteers. Therefore volunteers are expected to pay the participation fee mentioned below besides all their personal costs needed to come to India (travel/visa / vaccinations etc.):
All work camps conducted by FSL India last for two or three weeks.

FSL India Work Camps

9,500 Rupees

FSL India Special Work Camps (SPL)

12,500 Rupees

15,000 Rupees

FSL India Special Work Camps (SPL):
FSL India organises Special Camps in order to facilitate further improvement and to go an extra mile to maintain a stronger relationship with its local partners. Special camps deliver extra support to the communities. For example: Happy Hearts, building play parks, construction, painting, distribution of materials for education, medical aid, depending on the specific needs of the present situation.
Some special camps are conducted for a period of three weeks.

What does the volunteer participation fee cover?

We are a non-profit organisation, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. We have not increased our participation fee for the last 10 years ever since we started volunteering programme. We do not receive any financial support from the government of India or from any other foreign agency. The main source of income available for FSL India is the participation fee that is collected from the volunteers.

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):
1. Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2. Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3. Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4. Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.

5. Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6. Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7. International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8. Participation fees to international conferences and meetings: on such occasions, FSL India also has to pay a participation fee.

9. International membership fees: Every year FSL India renews membership of international networks and platforms of like-minded organisations.

10. Promotional Material and website costs.

Other Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.
The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

To view the FSL India Work Camp locations on a map of India, use the following link:http://www.fsl-india.org/workcampmap/

In this project we will work along with different organisations involved in the development of the underprivileged. Our aim is to create awareness among the people and to give them more instruments to feel confident and feel free to decide for their future, and for the future of a new generation. FSL India cooperates with several local NGOs in assisting various government schools by creating awareness about the environment and health and hygiene; working with local schools in teaching basic English and Maths through creative learning methods; renovation like building playgrounds, painting, tree planting etc. The mission of this project is to:
Organize a multi-purpose project to involve the community and sensitize community/people about the Health & Hygiene problems.
Educate the children to build a better and more conscious society.
Educate on environmental issues to children and villagers.
Work with other NGOs in community service projects.

The kind of schedule and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities and the needs of the moment, to improve the achievements in a long-term view. The work could be with orphan/school/street/slum children. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.

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. The exact Meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

At the FSL Home base, in shared rooms.

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.
Cooperate with FSL India by adapting to their new culture.
Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
Show responsibility towards their work.
Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, mosquitoes etc.)
Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently. Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest.
Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.

Moreover being part of FSL India team means that you are member of an international community of volunteers from all over the world, which represents a unique and enriching experience for the youth. Besides, gaining new skills of communication, practical knowledge and hands-on experience, volunteers become aware of the importance of being socially active.

Costs Involved

FSL India is a non-profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of the camp are sustained through participation fees from volunteers. Therefore volunteers are expected to pay the participation fee mentioned below besides all their personal costs needed to come to India (travel/visa / vaccinations etc.):
All work camps conducted by FSL India last for two or three weeks.

FSL India Work Camps

9,500 Rupees

FSL India Special Work Camps (SPL)

12,500 Rupees

15,000 Rupees

FSL India Special Work Camps (SPL):
FSL India organises Special Camps in order to facilitate further improvement and to go an extra mile to maintain a stronger relationship with its local partners. Special camps deliver extra support to the communities. For example: Happy Hearts, building play parks, construction, painting, distribution of materials for education, medical aid, depending on the specific needs of the present situation.
Some special camps are conducted for a period of three weeks.

What does the volunteer participation fee cover?

We are a non-profit organisation, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. We have not increased our participation fee for the last 10 years ever since we started volunteering programme. We do not receive any financial support from the government of India or from any other foreign agency. The main source of income available for FSL India is the participation fee that is collected from the volunteers.

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):
1. Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2. Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3. Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4. Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.

5. Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6. Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7. International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8. Participation fees to international conferences and meetings: on such occasions, FSL India also has to pay a participation fee.

9. International membership fees: Every year FSL India renews membership of international networks and platforms of like-minded organisations.

10. Promotional Material and website costs.

Other Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.
The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

To view the FSL India Work Camp locations on a map of India, use the following link:http://www.fsl-india.org/workcampmap/

Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is a Municipal Council and the administrative headquarters of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is located 403 kilometres southwest of the state capital, Jaipur, 248 kilometres west of Kota, and 250 kilometres northeast from Ahmedabad. Apart from its history, culture, and scenic locations, it is also known for its Rajput-era palaces. It is often called the "Venice of the East” and is also nicknamed the "Lake City".

The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalised community in the non-formal schools about 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 rural people to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the city like picnics, exposure visits and city walks. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in the renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, building playgrounds, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc.

Udaipur is well connected to the major cities of India by land, rail and air. Dabok Airport, is situated in a satellite town about 20 kilo metres from Udaipur. Daily India Airlines flights connect Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Delhi. Udaipur City has direct trains on the broad gauge network to most of the major cities in Rajasthan and the rest of India. The city lies on the Golden Quadrilateral National Highway (NH) 8, midway between Delhi and Mumbai, located around 700 kilo metres from either city. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

At a guesthouse, in shared rooms

Expectations from the Volunteers

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.
Cooperate with FSL India by adapting to their new culture.
Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
Show responsibility towards their work.
Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, mosquitoes etc.)
Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently. Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest.
Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.

Moreover being part of FSL India team means that you are member of an international community of volunteers from all over the world, which represents a unique and enriching experience for the youth. Besides, gaining new skills of communication, practical knowledge and hands-on experience, volunteers become aware of the importance of being socially active.

Costs Involved

FSL India is a non-profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of the camp are sustained through participation fees from volunteers. Therefore volunteers are expected to pay the participation fee mentioned below besides all their personal costs needed to come to India (travel/visa / vaccinations etc.):
All work camps conducted by FSL India last for two or three weeks.

FSL India Work Camps

9,500 Rupees

FSL India Special Work Camps (SPL)

12,500 Rupees

15,000 Rupees

FSL India Special Work Camps (SPL):
FSL India organises Special Camps in order to facilitate further improvement and to go an extra mile to maintain a stronger relationship with its local partners. Special camps deliver extra support to the communities. For example: Happy Hearts, building play parks, construction, painting, distribution of materials for education, medical aid, depending on the specific needs of the present situation.
Some special camps are conducted for a period of three weeks.

What does the volunteer participation fee cover?

We are a non-profit organisation, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. We have not increased our participation fee for the last 10 years ever since we started volunteering programme. We do not receive any financial support from the government of India or from any other foreign agency. The main source of income available for FSL India is the participation fee that is collected from the volunteers.

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):
1. Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2. Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3. Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4. Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.

5. Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6. Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7. International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8. Participation fees to international conferences and meetings: on such occasions, FSL India also has to pay a participation fee.

9. International membership fees: Every year FSL India renews membership of international networks and platforms of like-minded organisations.

10. Promotional Material and website costs.

Other Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.
The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

To view the FSL India Work Camp locations on a map of India, use the following link:http://www.fsl-india.org/workcampmap/

Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity and known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL India has been involved in an array developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers.

In 2004, FSL India started a Marine Turtle protection project in collaboration with the Forest and Wild Life Department of the State of Karnataka. Over a 60 kilometre stretch of beach, surveys are conducted and turtle nests are protected until the hatching of the eggs. In 2009, more than 1500 baby turtles reached the ocean safely thanks to the effort of our volunteers. This year again we will aim to improve our performance. The Work Camps will also focus on creating awareness among the general public, the fishing community and schools about the importance of turtles in the areas bio-diversity.

The volunteers will also be involved in building Turtle Information Centre huts along the beach.

Kundapura is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and is about 36 kilometres from Udupi. Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. Kundapura is well connected to other parts of the country by National Highway 17. Kundapura is also connected by the Konkan Railway, which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. Kundapura railway station is about 4 kilometres from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilometres from Kundapura. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

In a guest house, in shared rooms

Two Weeks:9,500 Rupees

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):
1.Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2.Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3.Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4.Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.

5.Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6.Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7.International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8.International networking and website promiotion costs.

Other Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.
The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.
·Cooperate with FSL India by adapting to their new culture.
·Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
·Show responsibility towards their work.
·Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
·Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, mosquitoes etc.)
·Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
·Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently. Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest.
·Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
·Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
·Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.