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India India: Natural farming (RC-MTV-AGR-8/24)

Dates

01/01/2024   -   31/12/2024

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Tags

Agricultural
Social
Manual Work
2
Place(s)
left

Fee

USD 826 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 80
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Chandigarh (IXC)
Nearest bus/train station
Kalka

Work

With this initiative we aim to educate and train farmers in nearby communities by acting as a resource and demonstration centre for sharing good practices among farmers.
The volunteers are required to assist us in following areas:
• daily maintenance of farm and make natural/organic sprays, pesticide and produce chemical free products.
• Actively assist our team to realise our dream to be self sufficient by producing majority of fruits, vegetable that we consume.
• Introduce or reinforce good farming practices and grow off season and low water consuming vegetable.
• Assist in installing a low cost hydroponics system at campus.

Accomodation and food

Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.

Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.

Location and 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.

Project hosted by

RUCHI, a not-for-profit organization working since 1983, is affiliated with international and national voluntary service networks. RUCHI is a member of Network of Voluntary Development in Asia (NVDA), full member of Coordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) and a candidate member of Alliance of European Voluntary service Organization (ALLIANCE).

Directions to meeting point

Kalka

Additional comments

Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous area where the economy is pre-dominantly agriculture based. However, due to shortage of water and small terraces on sloppy land the agriculture is unsustainable and farm output is not sufficient keeping in mind economic value it gets. Also due to steep terrain and small terraces automated machines have limited usage here. As a result we fear food security problem in the future as many people are losing interest in agriculture.

In order to sustain interest of people not only in agriculture but to enhance their farm production through natural faming, we give high importance to this project. At our campus, we have already demonstrated successfully making and uses of various form of natural composting, Kitchen Gardening, Agroforestry, floriculture, off season vegetables, orchard development here. At present we are preparing to install hydroponics system at our campus for demonstration, training and self sufficiency. In due course we would like to serve as demonstration centre for farmers.

Requirements

Volunteers with openness to accept challenging life, flexibility to adapt and adjust and get used to slow pace of work are preferred

India India: Environmental Education & Waste upcycling (RC-MTV-ENV-1/24)

Dates

01/01/2024   -   31/12/2024

Feedback from 10 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Social
Manual Work
2
Place(s)
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Fee

USD 826 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 80
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Chandigarh (IXC)
Nearest bus/train station
Kalka

Work

The project aims to educate local communities, both formal and non-formal, on environmental concerns like Global warming, floods, droughts, depletion of natural resources, lack of waste management etc. and take up protective measures with a possibility of organizing micro community actions.

In specific work will include:
• Creating Environmental awareness to preserve biodiversity among kids and other community based groups.
• Promoting sustainable lifestyle changes to have minimum green house gas emission on our environment. (eg. Reducing usage of plastics, choosing energy efficient devices etc)
• Up-cycling of waste and other discarded items into something meaningful and usable.
• Promote Upcycled products as a entrepreneurial activity among local community.

Accomodation and food

Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.

Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.

Location and leisure

The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.

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

Project hosted by

RUCHI, a non-profit organisation working since 1983, is affiliated with international and national voluntary service networks. RUCHI is a member of Network of Voluntary Development in Asia (NVDA), full member of Coordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) and a candidate member of Alliance of European Voluntary service Organization (ALLIANCE).

Directions to meeting point

Kalka

Additional comments

The existence of life on planet is possible only because of the suitable environment we live in.

Over the past few decades our human thirst for development has taken its toll on environment and its effect has been seen and felt by us all in recent past. Through this project we want to emphasize on importance of environmentally sustainable action that are needed to be incorporated in our lives on daily basis to reduce further damage. We would also like to take this opportunity and target waste material as it is one of the biggest environmental challenge that we face today.

Requirements

Volunteers with openness to accept challenging life, flexibility to adapt and adjust and get used to slow pace of work are preferred

India India: IVS Programme Management (RC-MTV-CD-07/24)

Dates

01/06/2024   -   31/10/2024

Feedback from 10 volunteers

Tags

Social
Educational
Renovation
2
Place(s)
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Fee

USD 826 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
EUR 400 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 85
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Chandigarh (IXC)
Nearest bus/train station
Kalka

Work

Volunteers will be working closely with IVS coordinator, team leaders and other camp volunteers by providing assistance to ensure the quality of workcamp and project objectives are being reached. A committed volunteer with IT & web development, photography and video making skills will be highly desired.

Few tasks assigned for this role are:
• Assist in general administrative work related to incoming volunteers.
• Help administer and coordinate weekly plan during workcamp.
• Assist camp leaders during workcamp organisation and daily evaluation with volunteers.
• Assist in promoting our IVS projects to recruit more volunteers (Website development & promotion, social media promotion etc).
• Assist in promoting workcamp projects to recruit Indian volunteers.
• Visiting camp and project sites during camps for guidance.

Accomodation and food

Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided at RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.

Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers

Location and 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.

Project hosted by

RUCHI, a not-for-profit organization working since 1983, is affiliated with international and national voluntary service networks. RUCHI is a member of Network of Voluntary Development in Asia (NVDA), full member of Coordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) and a candidate member of Alliance of European Voluntary service Organization (ALLIANCE).

Directions to meeting point

Kalka

Additional comments

Working with a small team of social scientists some extra hands are always welcome between May and October each year to provide assistance to our IVS program and further promote it. Each year at RUCHI we organize nearly 25 Short term workcamps and have nearly 10 ongoing initiatives for Long tern volunteers and Interns to participate in where we host nearly 100-160 national and international youth per annum.

Requirements

Volunteers with openness to accept challenging life, flexibility to adapt and adjust and get used to slow pace of work are preferred.

India India: TIBETAN CULTURE AND DIGITAL LITERACY - DHARAMSHALA - 1 (FSL-WC-231)

Dates

17/06/2024   -   30/06/2024

Feedback from 16 volunteers

Tags

Cultural
Renovation
Educational

Fee

USD 639 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
INR 20000 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
30
Still room for
15 Male + 15 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Delhi (DEL)
Nearest bus/train station
Transport: • Nearest airport – Delhi International Airport / Dharmashala Airport • Nearest Railway station – Pathankot • Bus from Delhi and other smaller cities of North India.
Map

Work

The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural
aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience
through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the
support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the
scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community
and a learning experience for the volunteers.
The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation.
Activities:
• Interactions with the community to understand their need and social
challenges
• Attend a thematic workshop
• Teaching Basic English and Digital Education to the children
• Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals)
• Intercultural activities
• Creating awareness on waste management
• Involving in clean-up and tree plantation
• Participate in Yoga classes with a professional instructor
• Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/
School Students

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared room
Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

Location and leisure

Location: McLeod Ganj in Kangra district which is the upper part of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kms from Delhi
Leisure activities:
Tibet has maintained a unique culture, religion and language for centuries. After the Chinese nvasion in 1950, the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s political and religious leader sought and was given asylum in India, along with thousands of Tibetan refugees. Today, there is a thriving settlement in Dharamshala, which is called Tibet-in-exile. To learn about Tibetan culture and religion, there are many places of interest at Dharamshala. Tsuglagkhang, Mcleodganj the residence of the Dalai Lama
is a must-visit, as are the Tibet Museum, Dalai Lama temple, Tibetan Parliament House, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, War Memorial and Kangra Art Museum. The Tibetan Children’s Village, a charitable organisation, caters to children who are in the greatest need among the refugees. For the last 5 decades, it has run solely on the generosity of its well-wishers. At Gyuto and Namgyal Monasteries, you can interact with the Tibetan monks and get valuable insights into the peace-loving Buddhist philosophy. If you are in the right place at the right time, you could even be fortunate enough to meet His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Palampur, the Tea Capital of North India is famous for its beautiful tea gardens, which are a natural scenic sight. Tea lovers can pick up some handcrafted, fresh mountain teas here. Some of the teas available are Black Teas, White Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas and Tisanes.

Project hosted by

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.

Directions to meeting point

Information about the Meeting Point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet, which will be sent at least a month in advance

Additional comments

Information About Trekking – Optional
Trekking in the Himalayan mountains is a not-to-be-missed experience. If you wish, we will arrange a 2 or 4-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamshala and Triund. This will be in the 3rd week of the camp. The trekking cost will be as

2 Days and one night for minimum 5 people - 3000 rupees per pax
2 Days and one night for less then 4 people - 4000 rupees per pax
3 Days and 2nights for 5 pax - 4500 rupees per pax
3 Days and 2nights for less then 4 pax - 5000 rupees per pax
4 Days 3 nights for 5 pax - 6000 rupees per pax
4 Days 3 nights for less then 4pax - 7000 rupees per pax

Requirements

VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.

India India: Tibetan culture and Digital Literacy - Dharamshala - 2 (FSL-WC-232)

Dates

01/07/2024   -   14/07/2024

Feedback from 16 volunteers

Tags

Cultural
Renovation
Environmental

Already accepted volunteers from

Czech Republic

Fee

USD 639 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
INR 20000 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
30
Still room for
15 Male + 15 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Dharamsala (DHM)
Nearest bus/train station
Transport: • Nearest airport – Delhi International Airport / Dharmashala Airport • Nearest Railway station – Pathankot • Bus from Delhi and other smaller cities of North India.
Map

Work

The Camp
The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community
and a learning experience for the volunteers.

The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation.

Activities:
• Interactions with the community to understand their need and social
challenges
• Attend a thematic workshop
• Teaching Basic English and Digital Education to the children
• Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals)
• Intercultural activities
• Creating awareness on waste management
• Involving in clean-up and tree plantation
• Participate in Yoga classes with a professional instructor
• Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/ School Students

Accomodation and food

accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

Location and leisure

Location: McLeod Ganj in Kangra district which is the upper part of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kms from Delhi
Leisure activities:
Tibet has maintained a unique culture, religion and language for centuries. After the Chinese nvasion in 1950, the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s political and religious leader sought and was given asylum in India, along with thousands of Tibetan refugees. Today, there is a thriving settlement in Dharamshala, which is called Tibet-in-exile. To learn about Tibetan culture and religion, there are many places of interest at Dharamshala. Tsuglagkhang, Mcleodganj the residence of the Dalai Lama
is a must-visit, as are the Tibet Museum, Dalai Lama temple, Tibetan Parliament House, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, War Memorial and Kangra Art Museum. The Tibetan Children’s Village, a charitable organisation, caters to children who are in the greatest need among the refugees. For the last 5 decades, it has run solely on the generosity of its well-wishers. At Gyuto and Namgyal Monasteries, you can interact with the Tibetan monks and get valuable insights into the peace-loving Buddhist philosophy. If you are in the right place at the right time, you could even be fortunate enough to meet His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Palampur, the Tea Capital of North India is famous for its beautiful tea gardens, which are a natural scenic sight. Tea lovers can pick up some handcrafted, fresh mountain teas here. Some of the teas available are Black Teas, White Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas and Tisanes.

Project hosted by

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.

Directions to meeting point

Information about the Meeting Point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet, which will be sent at least a month in advance

Additional comments

Information About Trekking – Optional
Trekking in the Himalayan mountains is a not-to-be-missed experience. If you wish, we will arrange a 2 or 4-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamshala and Triund. This will be in the 3rd week of the camp. The trekking cost will be as

2 Days and one night for minimum 5 people - 3000 rupees per pax
2 Days and one night for less then 4 people - 4000 rupees per pax
3 Days and 2nights for 5 pax - 4500 rupees per pax
3 Days and 2nights for less then 4 pax - 5000 rupees per pax
4 Days 3 nights for 5 pax - 6000 rupees per pax
4 Days 3 nights for less then 4pax - 7000 rupees per pax

Requirements

VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.

India India: Climate Justice - Be a climate hero (RC-07/24)

Dates

29/07/2024   -   10/08/2024

Feedback from 10 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Manual Work
Social

Fee

USD 645 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
EUR 230 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 75
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Delhi (DEL)
Nearest bus/train station
Kalka

Work

Depending on the weather, volunteers would plant new trees, take care of already planted ones, remove dead saplings, chop firewood, do soil working, composting, clearing weeds and bushes, preparing holes for future plantation and make polythene green house fully operational.

Since environmental education and protection is the focus of the camp they will be expected to create awareness on issues like global warming, climate change, Carbon emission, sustainable lifestyle etc. while visiting local communities.

Besides tree plantation, volunteers will be given an exposure of other humanitarian projects, meeting with women groups, physical activity in RUCHI campus and work in communities or slums.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus in shared accommodation. All minimum basic amenities will be available with library facilities. 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 not necessary but required for personal hygiene.

Location and leisure

Ruchi campus which is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka town and 60 km from Chandigarh city. The area offers a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town, a hill station, is a major tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla, the state capital, will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.

Project hosted by

RUCHI in partnership with Forest Department

Directions to meeting point

kalka

Additional comments

With this project we aim to do our bit to reverse climate change and preserve biodiversity of our surrounding through education and actions. Overtime we have assisted in planting more than 10,000 trees in last 5 years. Along with plantation we also educate local community about carbon emission and environmentally sustainable actions which we could apply. The project relates to SDG-13 (Climate Action) and SDG-15 (Life on Land).

Requirements

Interest in environment and climate changing issues. Physical fitness, Flexibility and High level of motivation.

India India: Tibetan culture and Digital Literacy - Dharamshala - 3 (FSL-WC-235)

Dates

05/08/2024   -   18/08/2024

Feedback from 16 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Cultural
Renovation

Fee

USD 639 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
INR 20000 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
30
Still room for
15 Male + 15 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Dharamsala (DHM)
Nearest bus/train station
Transport: • Nearest airport – Delhi International Airport / Dharmashala Airport • Nearest Railway station – Pathankot • Bus from Delhi and other smaller cities of North India
Map

Work

The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community and a learning experience for the volunteers.

The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation.

Activities:
• Interactions with the community to understand their need and social challenges
• Attend a thematic workshop
• Teaching Basic English and Digital Education to the children
• Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals)
• Intercultural activities
• Creating awareness on waste management
• Involving in clean-up and tree plantation
• Participate in Yoga classes with a professional instructor
• Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/ School Students

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

Location and leisure

Location:
McLeod Ganj in Kangra district which is the upper part of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kms from Delhi
Leisure activities:
Tibet has maintained a unique culture, religion and language for centuries. After the Chinese nvasion in 1950, the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s political and religious leader sought and was given asylum in India, along with thousands of Tibetan refugees. Today, there is a thriving settlement in Dharamshala, which is called Tibet-in-exile. To learn about Tibetan culture and religion, there are many places of interest at Dharamshala. Tsuglagkhang, Mcleodganj the residence of the Dalai Lama
is a must-visit, as are the Tibet Museum, Dalai Lama temple, Tibetan Parliament House, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, War Memorial and Kangra Art Museum. The Tibetan Children’s Village, a charitable organisation, caters to children who are in the greatest need among the refugees. For the last 5 decades, it has run solely on the generosity of its well-wishers. At Gyuto and Namgyal Monasteries, you can interact with the Tibetan monks and get valuable insights into the peace-loving Buddhist philosophy. If you are in the right place at the right time, you could even be fortunate enough to meet His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Palampur, the Tea Capital of North India is famous for its beautiful tea gardens, which are a natural scenic sight. Tea lovers can pick up some handcrafted, fresh mountain teas here. Some of the teas available are Black Teas, White Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas and Tisanes.

Project hosted by

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.

Directions to meeting point

Information about the Meeting Point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet, which will be sent at least a month in advance

Additional comments

Information About Trekking – Optional
Trekking in the Himalayan mountains is a not-to-be-missed experience. If you wish, we will arrange a 2 or 4-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamshala and Triund. This will be in the 3rd week of the camp. The trekking cost will be as

2 Days and one night for minimum 5 people - 3000 rupees per pax
2 Days and one night for less than 4 people - 4000 rupees per pax
3 Days and 2nights for 5 pax - 4500 rupees per pax
3 Days and 2nights for less than 4 pax - 5000 rupees per pax
4 Days 3 nights for 5 pax - 6000 rupees per pax
4 Days 3 nights for less than 4pax - 7000 rupees per pax

Requirements

VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees

India India: Blue City Heritage culture – Jodhpur (FSL-WC-239)

Dates

05/08/2024   -   18/08/2024

Feedback from 16 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Renovation
Cultural

Fee

USD 639 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
INR 20000 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
30
Still room for
15 Male + 15 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Jodhpur (JDH)
Nearest bus/train station
Transport: Air Connectivity: • Nearest airport – Jodhpur airport – 6km • Second Nearest airport - Jaipur Airport – 338km • 3rd Indhiraghandi International – New Delhi 638km • Ahamadabad airport – 440km Trains Connectivity: • Jadhpur Railway station • Mandor Railway station • Marwar Mathanya Railway Station • New Delhi Railway station Bus Connectivity: There are many buses connected to Jodhpur from Major cities Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
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Work

The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community
and a learning experience for the volunteers.
The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation.

Activities:
• Interactions with the community to understand their need and social challenges
• Attend a thematic workshop
• Teaching Basic English to the children
• Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals)
• Intercultural activities through cultural exploration
• Creating awareness on waste management
• Interaction with Indian family members to Understand local culture and tradition
• Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/ School Students

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

Location and leisure

Leisure activities:
1. Mehrangarh Fort, a huge hilltop fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, was built about 1459 by Rao Jodha, a member of the Rathore branch of the Rajput clan and the 15th Rathore ruler of Marwar.

2. Jaisalmer popularly called the “Golden City”, Jaisalmer is one of the most famous destinations in the state of Rajasthan. Situated in the westernmost region of Rajasthan, the town is known for its location right in the middle of the Thar Desert. Tourists love going out for a Desert Safari amidst the vast sand dunes of the desert.

3. Jaswant Thada - Another brilliant example of India’s architectural wonders, Jaswant Thada sits beside a lake just a little away from the Mehrangarh Fort. This white marble monument, built in the 19th century, commemorates the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II who once ruled the city.

4. Umaid Bhawan Palace - Your trip to Jodhpur would be incomplete without visiting the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace. Built in 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh, this palace is one of the largest private residences in the world. It currently houses the royal residence, a luxury hotel and a family museum – the only part of the palace accessible to the general public.

Location: Jodhpur Rajasthan, North India, 600 kms from Delhi

Project hosted by

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.

Directions to meeting point

Information about the Meeting Point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet, which will be sent at least a month in advance

Requirements

VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.

India India: Climate Justice-Be a climate hero (RC-09/24)

Dates

12/08/2024   -   24/08/2024

Feedback from 10 volunteers

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Environmental
Manual Work
Social

Fee

USD 645 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
EUR 230 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 75
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Delhi (DEL)
Nearest bus/train station
Kalka

Work

Depending on the weather, volunteers would plant new trees, take care of already planted ones, remove dead saplings, chop firewood, do soil working, composting, clearing weeds and bushes, preparing holes for future plantation and make polythene green house fully operational.

Since environmental education and protection is the focus of the camp they will be expected to create awareness on issues like global warming, climate change, Carbon emission, sustainable lifestyle etc. while visiting local communities.

Besides tree plantation, volunteers will be given an exposure of other humanitarian projects, meeting with women groups, physical activity in RUCHI campus and work in communities or slums.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus in shared accommodation. All minimum basic amenities will be available with library facilities. 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 not necessary but required for personal hygiene.

Location and leisure

Ruchi campus which is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka town and 60 km from Chandigarh city. The area offers a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment.

Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town, a hill station, is a major tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla, the state capital, will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.

Project hosted by

RUCHI in collaboration with Forest Department

Directions to meeting point

Kalka

Additional comments

With this project we aim to do our bit to reverse climate change and preserve biodiversity of our surrounding through education and actions. Overtime we have assisted in planting more than 10,000 trees in last 5 years. Along with plantation we also educate local community about carbon emission and environmentally sustainable actions which we could apply. The project relates to SDG-13 (Climate Action) and SDG-15 (Life on Land).

Requirements

Interest in environment and climate changing issues. Physical fitness, Flexibility and High level of motivation.

India India: Tibetan culture and Digital Literacy - Dharamshala – 4 (FSL-WC-241)

Dates

16/09/2024   -   29/09/2024

Feedback from 16 volunteers

Tags

Cultural
Renovation
Educational

Already accepted volunteers from

Czech Republic

Fee

USD 639 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 400 to be paid now.
INR 20000 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 65
Max number of volunteers
30
Still room for
15 Male + 14 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Dharamsala (DHM)
Nearest bus/train station
Transport: • Nearest airport – Delhi International Airport / Dharmashala Airport • Nearest Railway station – Pathankot • Bus from Delhi and other smaller cities of North India
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Dharamshala holds a very significant position as the second (winter) capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is also the abode of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, and the capital of the Tibetan government-in-exile, with a considerable Tibetan settlement. It is one of the most beautiful, scenic places in the world, set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains, where heaven meets earth.

The Camp
The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community and a learning experience for the volunteers.
The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation.

Activities:
• Interactions with the community to understand their need and social challenges
• Attend a thematic workshop
• Teaching Basic English and Digital Education to the children
• Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals)
• Intercultural activities
• Creating awareness on waste management
• Involving in clean-up and tree plantation
• Participate in Yoga classes with a professional instructor
• Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/School Students

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking

Location and leisure

Location:
McLeod Ganj in Kangra district which is the upper part of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kms from Delhi
Leisure activities:
Tibet has maintained a unique culture, religion and language for centuries. After the Chinese invasion in 1950, the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s political and religious leader sought and was given asylum in India, along with thousands of Tibetan refugees. Today, there is a thriving settlement in Dharamshala, which is called Tibet-in-exile.

To learn about Tibetan culture and religion, there are many places of interest at Dharamshala. Tsuglagkhang, Mcleodganj the residence of the Dalai Lama is a must-visit, as are the Tibet Museum, Dalai Lama temple, Tibetan Parliament House, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, War Memorial and Kangra Art Museum. The Tibetan Children’s Village, a charitable organisation, caters to children who are in the greatest need among the refugees. For the last 5 decades, it has run solely on the generosity of its well-wishers.

At Gyuto and Namgyal Monasteries, you can interact with the Tibetan monks and get valuable insights into the peace-loving Buddhist philosophy. If you are in the right place at the right time, you could even be fortunate enough to meet His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Palampur, the Tea Capital of North India is famous for its beautiful tea gardens, which are a natural scenic sight. Tea lovers can pick up some handcrafted, fresh mountain teas here. Some of the teas available are Black Teas, White Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas and Tisanes.

Project hosted by

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.

Directions to meeting point

Information about the Meeting Point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet, which will be sent at least a month in advance

Additional comments

Information About Trekking – Optional
Trekking in the Himalayan mountains is a not-to-be-missed experience. If you wish, we will arrange a 2 or 4-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamshala and Triund. This will be in the 3rd week of the camp. The trekking cost will be as

2 Days and one night for minimum 5 people - 3000 rupees per pax
2 Days and one night for less than 4 people - 4000 rupees per pax
3 Days and 2nights for 5 pax - 4500 rupees per pax
3 Days and 2nights for less than 4 pax - 5000 rupees per pax
4 Days 3 nights for 5 pax - 6000 rupees per pax
4 Days 3 nights for less than 4pax - 7000 rupees per pax

Requirements

VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.