India Community Development

Voluntary Work

The project aim is to improve public village facilities and bring attention and awareness to relevant social issues. The type of work you will be doing will be dependent on the specific needs of the individual village, the condition of its public facilities and its social issues at stake. Activities that you may undertake if doing a labour work project include:

• Restoration and decoration of Anganwadis/Balwadis (= day-care centres)
• Restoration and decoration of village primary school
• Repairing houses of BPL families (Below Poverty Line)
• Restoration and decoration of community facilities with active participation of the villagers.
• Creating and motivating teams of village children to clear garbage, plant trees etc.
• Construction of dustbins (intended to create hygiene awareness amongst children)

If you are involved in social development, you may cover:

• Awareness about hygiene and health care issues
• Importance of nutrition and balanced diet
• Precautionary measures against HIV infection
• Importance of breast feeding
• IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders) awareness campaign

What’s Included in the Programme

• Brief orientation on work involved and important cultural considerations
• Dedicated on-site assistance from English speaking guides
• Most meals (breakfast only whilst on weekend excursion)
• All relevant materials for improvement of community facilities
• Visit to Taj Mahal, the most famous of Indian historical monuments including one night’s stay in Agra and local English speaking guide
• All transport between projects, sightseeing, excursions and airport transfers within specified times
• Personally met at Delhi airport
• Accommodation for duration of project
• Weekend excursions as per itinerary
• Morning yoga sessions for one week
• Free workshop lesson on Indian cooking.

What’s Not Included in the Programme

• Flights
• Tourist Visa
• Personal travel insurance cover for the duration of your placement
• Meals on day one and lunches and dinners during weekend excursions
• All items of a personal nature such as gifts, clothes etc
• E-mail and telephone calls made

Prices and Durations

India Community Development Project (Himachal) - 16 Days £769
India Community Development Project (Himachal) - 23 Days £969
India Community Development Project (Rajasthan) - 16 Days £749
India Community Development Project (Rajasthan) - 23 Days £929