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Volunteering in India
through INDIA SPIRITUAL TOURS
The difference
India
is a most extraordinary place and we offer you the opportunity to
experience it in a very exciting and a meaningful way. Our programs
provide you with a unique combination of Volunteer experience, Spiritual
Journey, Excursions and Cultural immersion.We do tours to India only and
obviously are very good at it. You will also see that majority of our
Volunteer Tours are held in the Himalayan region.
While the rest of India can get
extremely hot with temps upwards of 40+ degrees during March –
October,The weather in the Himalayan belt is most pleasant during these
months.
We consider the Himalayas to be
one of the most spiritual mountain ranges in the world. More people
have gained enlightenment meditating on these mountains than any other
place in the world, so say the ancient Hindu texts. Also every major
religion in India be it Sikhism, Jainism, Hinduism or Buddhism; All
have many a sites and shrines dedicated to their masters in these
mountain ranges.
Quality Volunteering Experience
Our Volunteer Tours to India are
“Experiences”. Our foremost consideration is you. Ex-Volunteers handle our
Volunteer programs and each volunteer who has volunteered through us gets
a chance to be a part of the India Spiritual Tours team. So not only are
you helping the community but have a chance to be a part of a great
network once you are finished with your project in India.
Personalised Cultural Immersion.
Not only will you get to help the community but there will also be small
excursions planned each weekend to take you out and experience India.
Working as a Volunteer in India you will be also introduced to many a
cultural festivities. Your host family will be as they say a ‘family’.
Our host family and volunteer leaders are selected carefully. The idea is
to make you feel at ease. You will be assigned a buddy in India, who
basically will be able to help you through anything and everything whilst
volunteering.
Meditation Trekking
If you opt to Volunteer in Himalayas during
the months of May till September you will also get a chance to go on a
meditation trek for 5 days along the Himalayas. These Volunteer programs
along the Himalayan belt are most popular and offer limited places.
Participants are encourange to book well in advance.
Types of activities you would be involved in on a
volunteer program.
We would need people who could teach basic English to young Children,
Monks and Nuns. Volunteers who are computer literate could contribute to
designing Brochures, Newsletters, and Secretarial work; Formulating
project proposals for the Non Profit Organisation. You could also be
involved in working with the elderly. In return for these services the
Volunteers will not only be able to experience the Buddhist culture first
hand but will also have the chance to see one of the more beautiful places
on earth.
Prices
Depending upon the duration and time of the year the prices for the
Volunteering program may vary.
On an average you are looking at anywhere between US$1000 to US$1900 for
3-4 weeks of stay, including Food and Accommodation, Airport Pick up and
Drop off, Volunteering activites, Small excursions on the weekends.
Obviously longer the duration of the program the more economical it is.
Once we have a clear estimate as to the time of your stay in India we can
advise more appropriately.
Can a Couple or a Single Mum,
Dad, Parents with children stay and volunteer in the Buddhist retreat?
Yes most definitely. Infact we think it would be a good experience for
your child to see how life is lived in certain parts of the world first
hand. We can tailor-make a program for you and your child to volunteer in
a Buddhist Meditation Retreat or Non profit Organisation. Use the contact
us page to make an inquiry.
Eligibility
Must be between 18-80, Most of the volunteers
are between 18-55, with the majority of them being 27+, Minors to be
accompanied by Adult parents only.
Whilst
no formal qualification is required, we expect the volunteers to have
Basic English skills and be able to teach English to 4-8 year old’s.
Participant must hold a valid Tourist visa to
India whilst on the program. We will assist you with the application forms
for applying the visa.
Excursions
Of course there are
excursions as a part of this volunteer program. Trekking in the Himalayas,
visits to nearby places of significance are all included in the program
price.
Next Step……
Choose a month and date you were looking at to start volunteering and the
duration of the volunteer trip. Email all this information on
info@indiaspiritualtours.com and one of our co-ordinators will get
back to you with an application form. In the meantime please check out the
resources section on our website. It has many a helpful links on
meditation activities. You can also directly apply at
Volunteer in India website. |
