volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
INDIA
Environment, Agriculture, Simple manual labour
Centre for Experience Living --CEL
Code:FSL LTV 02 A
Where:Kundapur
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:18000 INR
Age:20-65
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023
Work
SL-India has its very own eco-friendly Centre for Experiential Living (CEL) at Kundapura, in the lush green, rural area of coastal Karnataka, which is home to breath-taking fauna and flora. The Centre itself is surrounded by coconut and mango trees, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity In 2014, FSL India established a centre with a broad objective of providing a unique opportunity for National / International volunteers and local communities to understand and experience Sustainable Agriculture practices, propagating environmental education to youth and children, training on social leadership and preparation of stakeholders of Sea turtle Conservation through workshops and awareness sessions. The international volunteers that we receive through the long term / mid-term / work camp programs will have the chance to experience environment friendly technologies adopted in the CEL during the orientation seminar, evaluation seminars and get- together organized by FSL India. Few of the environment friendly technologies adopted are Rain water harvesting, Solar energy harvesting used for lighting, fans and Solar water heater. The CEL is established in a location surrounded by greenery and the centre itself has adopted many green technologies and waste management systems such as the usage of a kitchen waste, dry leaves for compost. The CEL provides opportunities to interact with many Long Term Volunteers and Home Based Project volunteers and staff working in and around the centre As a volunteer you will be involving in following projects Maintenance of Center (Center For experience Living) The work involves (All through the year) • Supporting the trainings hosted by CEL • Hospitality • Arrange accommodations for Guests/Participants • Maintenance of the premises and Garden • Take care of pet animals Sustainable Agriculture/Organic Farming The CEL is implementing a project on Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental education among the neighbouring community. Your task will be: • Work with the farming community and the associated organizations that assist in sustainable agriculture and organic farming in the community (August –October) • Conduct awareness on the importance of sustainable agriculture and Environmental issues among the children and community in the neighbourhood (August –October) Sea Turtle Conservation : For the past 15 years, the Sea Turtle population has been under threat from fishing and egg predation by local population. Three species of the protected Sea Turtles are nesting on India’s West Coast and all of them are endangered species. The increased threats caused by humans could drive them to extinction With an effort to protect these endangered species, FSL-India is working along a 60 kilometre stretch of the beach in the south and north of Kundapur, Karnataka state. The work is focused on protection and conservation of Sea turtle, by promoting awareness about the eco-system and addressing related environmental issues The work involves • Conducting surveys, gathering and analysis of data (January to April) • Creating awareness generation amongst the local community, schools children, and harbours and fishing communities. (November to December) • You will also be required to build hatcheries, safeguard nesting, build in temporary information centres, as well as design and create promotional material (January to April) The Info-sheet will have more information regarding the individual projects with schedules, and activities
Partner
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 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 is headquartered in Bangalore, with regional offices in Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore and Kundapur), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), and Pondicherry and is well equipped with experienced associates who support developmental activities across the country with the help of Local and Regional Partners. Annually, FSL- Indi a mobilizes movement of 1500 and more youths from across the globe with the support of International Partners and local NGOs
Location
Our projects are spread out across different regions in South India. Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore, North Karnataka or Pondicherry. You will be notified of the location of your project a month prior to your arrival. During the Orientation week, one can find out the leisure activities around your area. There are lots of things to do in south of India
Accomodation
Accommodation: You could be staying with local families near to the project. You could be sharing rooms with 2-3 volunteers or staying on your own. Sometimes, projects provide accommodation for the volunteers. The project will provide a room that is shared by other volunteers or with the staff of the project Food: South Indian vegetarian or non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
Requirements
Fee: The Participation cost is 18,000 Indian Rupees for each month ViSA: According to the new Visa Regulations, volunteers coming to India to do voluntary service with/through a registered Indian organization need to apply for an “Employment Visa” ( to work with NGO / Non-Profit organization). No other visa is acceptable. In order to apply for an Employment visa, you’ll need proof of employment with an organization in India, such as a contract that states the terms and conditions. FSL India will provide necessary documents for your visa application on request. For more information, please visit the following websites: http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/tp/Guide-To-Indian-Visa-Types.htm http://www.immihelp.com/nri/indiavisa/categories.html
Meeting point
The starting date of the program is the First Monday of Every Month. The on-arrival Orientation will be held in Kundapur. Participants should make sure that they arrive in Kundapur for the Orientation on the first Monday of the month. Kundapur is well connected by train and bus. All volunteers will meet at a common meeting point, where they will be picked up. Best way to come to Kundapur is to fly directly to Bangalore and then take an overnight bus to Kundapur or fly directly to Mangalore and then take bus or prepaid taxi to Kundapur. Kundapur is located 440 kms north-west of Bangalore, near the Arabian sea and 100kms north of Mangalore. Specific information regarding your arrival and meeting point will be sent to you in a pre-arrival letter, which will be send once we receive your application
Notes:
For this workcamp Motivation Letter in english is needed.
INDIA
Environment, Social problems, Renovation
Environmental Education & Conservation
Code:RC-MTV-ENV-1/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:2
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024
Work
Since the local community and environment are inter-related and depend on each other for survival this project aims to protect our environment using creative education and organizing micro community actions. Volunteers are expected to work with communities and eco clubs in schools by assisting and coordinating their activities and in organising micro environmental actions in coordination with women SHG, village councils and schools in addition to educate people on environmental concerns like Global warming, climate change, depletion of natural resources, etc. In specific, they can work on: • Reduce, reuse, and recycle to conserve environment • Protection & conservation of their watershed and help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources. • Conserve water • Sustainable way of living • Shop wisely - buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag. • Use long-lasting light bulbs - reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room! • Plant a tree to combat climate change • Choose non-toxic chemicals at home and office. • Bike more. Drive less. We believe, innovation is key to success therefore volunteers with prior experience in related work are welcome to bring in new ideas.
Partner
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Himalayas
Location
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.
Accomodation
Accommodation: 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: 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.
Requirements
Persons with interest in conservation and environmental sanitation are preferrd.
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
The existence of life on planet earth is possible only because of the suitable environment we live in.It provides food, shelter, air, and fulfills all the human needs whether big or small. Moreover, the entire life support of humans depends wholly on the environmental factors. In addition, it also helps in maintaining various life cycles on earth.
INDIA
Environment, Social problems, Renovation
Water Conservation (NRM)
Code:RC-MTV-ENV-2/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:2
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024
Work
Working closely with local community members following tasks shall be undertaken by volunteers. • Mapping all fresh water bodies within project area. • Evaluating their present conditions: availability, measuring flow rate, collecting water samples for testing. • Devise methodology to protect and replenish these fresh water sources using traditional methods and locally available resources. • Create awareness on conserving every drop of water through all possible means for drinking, household uses, agriculture and overall environment. • Creating and executing protection plan for springs and other water bodies including cleaning and maintaining.
Partner
Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI) is a community development organization with ever increasing focus on youth development and intercultural learning through voluntary service. RUCHI got registered in 1983, under Indian Societies Registration Act as a non-political, non-profit making voluntary organization.
Location
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.
Accomodation
Accommodation: 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: 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.
Requirements
Interest and commitment to environmental conservation and NRM
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
Our project area of Himachal Pradesh has breathtaking views. Since ages, the mountain people depend on natural spring to meet their fresh water requirements. The area has abundant of fresh water natural springs. These resources are under tremendous pressure due to environmental degradation, human negligence paired with his rapid thirst for urbanisation. RUCHI has worked towards protection and development of these fresh water springs for more than 20 years, but still a lot has to be done. The saying ïf there is going to be a Third World War, it will be on water” goes well for this area too. Even though the area gets ample rainfall there is a perpetual shortage of water in dry months. The problem is more of management and not availability. Every drop of water needs to be conserved. Volunteers also expected to
INDIA
Education, Social problems, Kids
Non-formal Digital Education
Code:RC-MTV-EDU-4/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:2
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024
Work
We advise volunteers to introduce and promote teaching which promotes thinking and creativity among kids rather than stereotype learning. The idea is to make education interesting and fruitful to children in age group 6-15 in order for them to have a better future. The school wants the volunteers to help improve on the pronunciation, grammar and digital education of kids along with other lessons. Volunteers can impart information and educate children on various issues like: • New normal way of life post COVID pandemic. • Basic reading, writing and speaking English lessons. • Personality development, communication skills, creative interests. • Child rights, protection policy, Good touch, Bad touch, Gender equality, Respecting women, active citizenship etc. • Teenage life, adulthood, puberty, drug abuse, Violence, student life career guidance. • Digital education and responsible use of gadgets.
Partner
RUCHi is an NGO commtted to community development since 1983 working in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Location
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.
Accomodation
Accommodation: 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: 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.
Requirements
EXperience in IT and operation of social media required
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
Covid-19 has challenged our usual way of doing business and our dependency on digital technology is all time high. Having a digital footprint is no more a desire but a necessity for organizations. We have witnessed how people and organizations have used social media as a strong platform for awareness, networking, shopping, education, etc. We aim to introduce and empower children on digital media in a few select NFE centres. Covid pandemic had increased demand of smart phones for a living and online classes for children. However, due to lack of knowledge these phones are still underutilized. We expect volunteers to educate children and parents on use of these digital devices to optimize their performance.
INDIA
Environment, Social problems, Culture
Eco Tour (Change Making Tour)
Code:RC-MTV-ENV-3/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:2
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024
Work
Working closely with our team we expect volunteers to: • Explore and identify local sites to further develop them as rural tourist attractions. • Map available or potential homestays near touristic and cultural locations. • Create and implementing environmental guidelines for hosts to have minimum carbon footprint. • Create short term tours in line with organisations area of work and community interventions. • Promote created tours on digital platforms to recruit potential participants. • Assist in finalising guidelines for this new mobility. Volunteers with prior experience in related field are most welcome to apply and bring in new ideas.
Partner
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Himalayan belt
Location
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.
Accomodation
Accommodation: 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: 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.
Requirements
Interest in prmoting responsible tourism is required.
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
Rural tourism has been on rise in north India. This project is our initiative to develop and provide a new form of mobility for people interested in responsible tourism. Being a pilot project we would like to explore opportunities of promoting local cultural tourism and combining it with change making local action targeting particular need of community. In process we would like to leave minimum carbon foot print on environment. Volunteers will be based in rural setting and have access to cultural and touristic locations frequently visited by tourists. After familiarizing with local community and neighbourhood, volunteer are expected to design and promote 10-14 days tours for people to participate in. All proceeds from tours will be invested on micro community development project as per need.
INDIA
Environment, Social problems, Simple manual labour
Waste Force - stop burning plastic
Code:RC-MTV-ENV-9/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:2
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024
Work
With Waste Force we aim to create awareness among local community and change their behavior where individuals start to think and deal with their waste in a more responsible way. Under this campaign at present our focus is to discourage people from burning waste specially “plastic waste”. Working closely with schools, communities and slum dwellers volunteers are expected to take following tasks: • Create awareness on importance of waste segregation and disposal at individual and community level. • Organising community cleanup campaigns. • Exploring ideas to reuse non biodegradable waste and stop burning plastics. • Connecting communities and nearby recycling businesses. • Organising workshop on recycling aiming to generate entrepreneurship for youth.
Partner
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Location
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.
Accomodation
Accommodation: 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: 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.
Requirements
Interest and experience in waste upclying is preferred
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
India, being one of the fastest emerging economy in the world is facing multitude problems due to rapid urbanization. Lack of waste management is one of them. It is sad to say that there is no solution in near sight as majority of our collected waste from cities is used for landfill. Things become worst in rural area where there is no waste system offered by government and therefore people are left to deal with it at their own. As a result people do what is most convenient to them: throwing it on road, streams, forest or even worst burn it. Thanks to this ignorant behaviour of people our streams and fresh water sources are getting contaminated and choked, our landscape is being filled with plastics and people are slowly developing respiratory diseases. During October 2017, RUCHI embarked on an innovative project called Waste Force with the help of 2 Italian interns without funds from any source. The project focuses on 3 dimensions: 1) Education, 2) Action and 3) Recycling workshops.
INDIA
Environment, Social problems, Simple manual labour
Stop Climate Change (SCC)
Code:RC-MTV-ENV-10/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:2
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024
Work
With this initiative we at RUCHI want to create awareness regarding carbon emission and seek practical solutions to reduce it within our capacity. We have been promoting sustainable way of living, reducing wastage(Energy, food), adopting to efficient and alternative sources of energy and organizing plantation drives during monsoon. Working closely with local communities Volunteers can take following tasks: • Creatively educating communities and school about carbon dioxide emission and its affects. • Exploring on micro initiatives to reduce carbon foot print. • Encouraging people to participate in community based plantation drives and stop wasting water. • Critically evaluate alternative sources of renewable energy. (Solar, Hydro, coal, Nuclear, wind) • Recommending energy efficient solutions depending upon local lifestyle. • Promote sustainable lifestyle among youth and community residents.
Partner
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Location
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.
Accomodation
Accommodation: 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: 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.
Requirements
Interest in environmental concerns and climate change issues is preferred.
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
The environmental damage caused by us in last few decades due to ignorance, negligence and lifestyle changes is beyond measure and repair. The results of our activities can be seen in way nature is reacting: Global warming, cloud bursts, floods, long drought, unseasonal rains etc. Stop Climate Change is an ambitious initiative started by our partner organization (NICE Japan) in 2015 with the aim to find solutions and reduce carbon footprint on environment. At RUCHI we have now incorporated it into our yearly activity as we have since incorporation believed in community development with environmentally sustainability actions.
INDIA
Social problems, Education
Women Power
Code:RC-MTV-CD-6/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:2
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024
Work
This projects aims to empower individual women and groups from rural communities we work with by understanding and identifying their needs and assisting them to overcome them. Most importantly encouraging them to start being an earning member of family and achieve social status she rightfully deserves. Working closely with our community youth worker they will undertake following tasks: • Actively participate in women self help group meetings and understand their functioning & activities. • Evaluate current needs of groups and individuals in SHG and organise capacity building training for them. • Promoting women entrepreneurship, business building at individual or group level. • Educate on digital literacy, personal hygiene, good parenting, sanitary pads, domestic violence etc. Resourceful volunteers with new ideas, strong determination and high motivation level are highly desired.
Partner
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Location
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.
Accomodation
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: 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.
Requirements
Any one with mobility and interests in suppoting women causes is welcome
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
RUCHI believes ”community development” cannot be achieved until women in our society are empowered and are respected within our society. Though a lot has been written about women and their contribution towards society but its a pity that their efforts are still monetarily not accounted in our national GDP. A women plays many roles within Indian society; a daughter, a wife, a mother, a home maker and even labourer to earn wages if need arises. Surprisingly after supporting her family in various ways she is mostly not consulted and involved in household decision making. RUCHI always recognised women’s efforts and believes that, educating a women educates whole family & therefore keeping that in mind RUCHI has initiated voluntary project facilitating cultural exposure and assisting women to overcome these odds.
INDIA
Agriculture, Social problems, Simple manual labour
Natural Farming
Code:RC-MTV-AGR-08/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:2
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024
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. Our focus is to encourage farmers to reduce usage of chemical fertilizers and still increase their agriculture income & output. Below are the few tasks which could be undertaken by volunteers to assist us: • Assist our agriculture team in daily maintenance of farm and produce pesticide and 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 les water consuming vegetable. • Assist in networking of farmers so they can connect and share technical know how.
Partner
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Location
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.
Accomodation
Accommodation: 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: 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.
Requirements
Any one with agriculture background or knowledge in natural farming is welcome
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous area where people are highly dependent on agriculture to complement their living in addition to their daily work. 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 in the future as many people are or about to leave agriculture. RUCHI campus is spread over an area of 3 hectares and has good fertile soil. We at present are using our campus for exploring options of pesticide free scientific farming using natural materials. We have successfully demonstrated, Wormicompost, NADEP compost, Kitchen Gardening, Agroforestry, floriculture, organic farming, orchard development here. At present we are gearing 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.
INDIA
Culture, Social problems
IVS Programme Management
Code:RC-MTV-CD-07/23
Where:Baddi area
Number of volunteers:12
Language:English
Extra-Fee:400 EUR
Age:20-85
01/06/2023 - 31/10/2023
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 daily evaluation with volunteers. • Assist in promoting our IVS projects to recruit more volunteers (Website development & promotion, social media promotion etc). • Assist in promoting partners organisation projects to recruit Indian volunteers. • Visiting camp and project sites during camps for guidance.
Partner
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Location
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.
Accomodation
Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided at RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath. Food: 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.
Requirements
Strong motivation to assist administration and promote our voluntary projects is required
Meeting point
Kalka station
Notes:
RUCHI’s primary focus has been on rural community development and it strongly believes to achieve this it has to work & live with rural communities. Our base is located at a small rural village keeping in mind convenience and accessibility of local community. 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.
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