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Community Development Work India

If you are pressed for time, then this is an great program that will give you a taste of volunteering but where you won’t don’t miss out on getting to see all the major sights. The program aspires to bring together volunteers through common undertakings of community development work and social awareness campaigns.

Volunteer Role

The program’s aim is to improve the village’s public facilities and bring awareness and attention to its most important social issues. Your work on the project depends on the precise needs of the village, what social issues are currently are and the condition of its public facilities. In general, there are two areas of work i.e. social development and work labor work projects.

Labour work projects

Restoration and decoration of Anganwadis/Balwadis (= day-care centres)
Restoration and decoration of the village primary school
Painting and decoration of school interiors
Preparing sports facilities for basketball, badminton, court and football.
Plantation of flowers, ornamental plants and trees at school campus
Repairing houses of Below Poverty Line families
Restoration and decoration of village community facilities with participation of the villagers.
Motivating teams of children from the village to clear garbage, plant trees etc.
Construction of dustbins (follow up action is intended to create hygiene awareness amongst children)

Social development work

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

Location

The program is offered in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, India..

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation will be at a local facility in the area that you will be working in. Rooms are based on a maximum of two people sharing. Bedding and simple furniture will be provided. Work placements are based at deprived villages that receive little attention from official organizations.

Nearly all meals are included, consisting mainly of vegetable and sometimes Indian breads, fish curries, rice and fruit.

Programme Overview

Duration & Price:
2 weeks - $1209/€879,
3 weeks - $1479/€1149,

How to book & pay:
$339/€259 deposit to secure place, balance due 10 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Accommodation
Most meals
All transport to projects
Airport transfers
Orientation
On-site assistance
All relevant materials
Visit to Taj Mahal
Weekend excursions
Morning yoga (1 week)
Free workshop lessons

What is not included?
Tourist Visa
Flights
Internet and telephone calls
Personal insurance cover
Any extra excursions
Some meals

Programme Summary:
The work is fun and challenging, and you will enjoy a true Indian culture experience whilst helping to bring attention to the need for improving facilities and social conditions of the village.

Start dates: Arrivals on Thursdays, departures on Fridays
Himachal
2007: 19th July, 16th August and 13th September
2008: 27-Mar, 24-Apr, 22-May, 19-Jun, 17-Jul, 14-Aug, 12-Sep, 9-Oct
6-Nov and 4-Dec

Rajasthan
2007: 1st & 29th Nov and 27th Dec
2008: 24th Jan, 21st Feb, 12-Sep, 9-Oct, 6-Nov, 4-Dec