Description

As Jaipur's urban areas continue to expand at rapid rates, many of the city's animals who once called the land home are being neglected, mistreated or infected by disease.

As India's government struggles to handle the widespread poverty and over-population the country faces, not much attention is given to the well being of these animals. As a volunteer with the program you will help in treating the sick animals, vaccinating the healthy and controlling the population through sterilization. You will also help the rescued animals find happy homes and work to increase awareness regarding the challenges of keeping animals off the streets.

Volunteers will tour the city in an animal ambulance which identifies and transports sick and mistreated animals back to the shelter. At the shelter, volunteers will help manage the animal rescue hotline and aid in vaccinating and sterilizing the animals. Volunteers will assist the adoption center staff in finding a nurturing home for the animals and help to create community campaigns spreading the word about the importance of the center and of animal adoption.

Highlights

Volunteers will be picked up from the airport in Delhi and stay the first night in a hotel arranged by Greenheart Travel. The next day volunteers will be taken to Agra for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal. After staying one night in Agra, volunteers are transported to Jaipur for the beginning of their orientation. During orientation you will learn about cultural differences, health and safety, local customs and language, as well as any additional information you will need to know for your project.

Additional Activities

All programs include the following activities:
* Dinner with a local, English-speaking family in Jaipur
* Guided tour of the Amber Fort with an elephant ride
* One week yoga session
* Indian cooking class
* English interpreter nearby

All transportation to/from the excursions are included.

Qualifications

Volunteers must have an interest in working closely with animals. There is no language requirement for this program.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Accommodations are at the local volunteer house known as the "base-camp." All meals are included at the "base-camps" and are prepared by project staff. There will be many vegetarian options available, and meat is generally prepared 2-3 times per week.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Consciousness-raising
• Office Work
• Veterinary
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

Greenheart Travel volunteers are all ages and come from diverse backgrounds. All are caring, flexible individuals who are interested in an authentic cultural experience rather than a typical tourist experience.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement

Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded

1985