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.
Work:
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 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.
Requirements:
Interest in innovative art and learning ability, patience and high motivation.
Accommodation:
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.
Leisure time:
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.
Kundapur is a town situated near the beach on the west coast of Karnataka state, 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 developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers. Invariably this is one of the prime locations for FSL-India to initiate development interventions in partnership with the local NGOs and civil society organisations.
The volunteers will learn the Basics of Yoga and Meditation during the work camp. Every day there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and meditation classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Apart from this, volunteers will also help in creating awareness among the locals and school children on issues like Health and Hygiene, environmental protection, eco-clubs, eco-tourism, solid waste management etc.
The work camp also involves teaching children from poor and marginalized communities 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 local rural people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.
Location:
Kundapur is a coastal town in Udupi district, Karnataka state in South India. Cities near to Kundapur include: Udupi (35 kms), Mangalore (95 kms) and Bangalore (435 kms). People coming to Kundapur fly into Mangalore or Bangalore International Airport. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilometers from Kundapura. Kundapur also can be reached from Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore and Kerala by train/bus. 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 kilometers from the town. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation:
In the FSL-India Guest House with shared rooms.
Costs Involved:
FSL- India is a non-profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of FSL- India are sustained through the 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.).
Participation Fee:
11,000 Indian Rupees (approximately 140 Euros depending on the exchange rate)
The Participation fee will be collected from the volunteers during the first day of the workcamp. The amount will be collected only in the local currency (Indian Rupees). We do not accept any payments in foreign currency.
What does our program participation fee cover?
We are a non-profit organization, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. FSL- India is a non-profit body registered under the Indian Trust Act. We receive absolutely no 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.
Visa:
Volunteers going to India for short term volunteering projects simply need to obtain a Tourist Visa. Please check info on the following link http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/tp/Guide-To-Indian-Visa-Types.htm
Kundapur is a town situated near the beach on the west coast of Karnataka state, 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 developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers. Invariably this is one of the prime locations for FSL-India to initiate development interventions in partnership with the local NGOs and civil society organisations.
The volunteers will learn the Basics of Yoga and Meditation during the work camp. Every day there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and meditation classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Apart from this, volunteers will also help in creating awareness among the locals and school children on issues like Health and Hygiene, environmental protection, eco-clubs, eco-tourism, solid waste management etc.
The work camp also involves teaching children from poor and marginalized communities 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 local rural people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.
Location:
Kundapur is a coastal town in Udupi district, Karnataka state in South India. Cities near to Kundapur include: Udupi (35 kms), Mangalore (95 kms) and Bangalore (435 kms). People coming to Kundapur fly into Mangalore or Bangalore International Airport. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilometers from Kundapura. Kundapur also can be reached from Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore and Kerala by train/bus. 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 kilometers from the town. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation:
In the FSL-India Guest House with shared rooms.
Costs Involved:
FSL- India is a non-profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of FSL- India are sustained through the 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.).
Participation Fee:
11,000 Indian Rupees (approximately 140 Euros depending on the exchange rate)
The Participation fee will be collected from the volunteers during the first day of the workcamp. The amount will be collected only in the local currency (Indian Rupees). We do not accept any payments in foreign currency.
What does our program participation fee cover?
We are a non-profit organization, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. FSL- India is a non-profit body registered under the Indian Trust Act. We receive absolutely no 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.
Visa:
Volunteers going to India for short term volunteering projects simply need to obtain a Tourist Visa. Please check info on the following link http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/tp/Guide-To-Indian-Visa-Types.htm
Due to rapid development in recent years, Bangalore has to deal with environmental problems such as water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, solid waste management etc. Recognising these concerns, FSL-India organises camps so as to address these environmental issues. To organise the camps, FSL-India cooperates with several local organisations that work on environmental issues. It focuses on a variety of short-term projects which include environmental protection, afforestation, tree planting, working along several NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the community people. The work will vary largely in the camps and will include some simple physical work.
In this project we will work 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; health and hygiene; working with local schools in teaching basic English and Math through creative learning methods; simple renovation activities like renovating toilets, 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 Environment, Health & Hygiene problems. - Educate the children to build a better and more conscious society. - Education and awareness 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 info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.
Location:
Bangalore Rural & Urban, South India.
Bangalore is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation:
At a rented Guest House or Hostel with shared rooms.
Costs Involved:
FSL- India is a non-profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of FSL- India are sustained through the 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.).
Participation fee:
14,000 Indian Rupees (approximately 175 Euros depending on the exchange rate).
The Participation fee will be collected from the volunteers during the first day of the workcamp. The amount will be collected only in the local currency (Indian Rupees). We do not accept any payments in foreign currency.
What does our program participation fee cover?
We are a non-profit organization, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. FSL- India is a non-profit body registered under the Indian Trust Act. We receive absolutely no 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.
Visa:
Volunteers going to India for short term volunteering projects simply need to obtain a Tourist Visa. Please check info on the following link http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/tp/Guide-To-Indian-Visa-Types.htm
Pondicherry, also known as Puducherry, is one of the former French Colonies. 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.
Of late in India there has been increasing importance given to organic farming. Organic means farming activities without the use of chemicals either pesticides, fertilizers of any kind. Fertilization is achieved with compost, vermi-compost and numerous other techniques for maintaining soil fertility and balance. There has been a strong Organic farming movement spearheaded by NGOs across India. During the camp, volunteers will participate in the organic farming activities and get exposure to various methods of organic cultivation.
In the past years our cooperation with local partner NGOs has allowed the success of many camps in which schools and villages have benefited from the work done, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. In addition to Organic farming activities, the volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from 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 Math through creative learning methods, simple renovation work like painting, tree planting, making a Kitchen garden etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.
Location:
Pondicherry is located approximately 200 kilometers south of Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu State. 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 mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation:
In a rented Guest house or Hostel, with shared rooms.
Costs Involved:
FSL- India is a non-profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of FSL- India are sustained through the 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.).
Participation fee:
11,000 Indian Rupees (approximately 140 Euros depending on the exchange rate).
The Participation fee will be collected from the volunteers during the first day of the workcamp. The amount will be collected only in the local currency (Indian Rupees). We do not accept any payments in foreign currency.
What does our program participation fee cover?
We are a non-profit organization, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. FSL- India is a non-profit body registered under the Indian Trust Act. We receive absolutely no 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.
Visa:
Volunteers going to India for short term volunteering projects simply need to obtain a Tourist Visa. Please check info on the following link http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/tp/Guide-To-Indian-Visa-Types.htm
Rajasthan was inhabited long before 2500 BC and the Indus Valley Civilization had its foundation here in north Rajasthan itself. Around 1400 BC the Aryans paid a visit and settled down forever in the area. The local population was pushed down to south and towards the east. Afghans, Turks, Persians and Mughals followed in mixing their blood, first in war then in peace, with the existing original inhabitants. This blend gave the martial lineage to the Rajputs (member of any of several powerful Hindu landowning and military lineages). Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination featuring many palaces, forts and temples. The city is known as the Sun City for the bright sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred as the Blue City due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.
Work camps here will be organized with the cooperation of local community for rural development and water shed management, environmental education and working together with local villages in rural development projects. Most of the schools around Jodhpur lack basic infrastructure like school building, education material, playground and drinking water. Volunteers can make a big difference in the daily lives of these children by providing the necessities listed above.
The work camp will also involve teaching children from poor and marginalized 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 local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health 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 simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.
Location:
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.
Accommodation:
At a rented Guest House or Hostel with shared rooms.
Costs Involved:
FSL- India is a non-profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of FSL- India are sustained through the 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.).
Participation fee:
14,000 Indian Rupees (approximately 175 Euros depending on the exchange rate).
The Participation fee will be collected from the volunteers during the first day of the workcamp. The amount will be collected only in the local currency (Indian Rupees). We do not accept any payments in foreign currency.
What does our program participation fee cover?
We are a non-profit organization, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. FSL- India is a non-profit body registered under the Indian Trust Act. We receive absolutely no 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.
Visa:
Volunteers going to India for short term volunteering projects simply need to obtain a Tourist Visa. Please check info on the following link http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/tp/Guide-To-Indian-Visa-Types.htm
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