Description

India is home to the world's largest population of street children, estimated at around 11 million, according to conservative estimates by UNICEF. Relying on fragile survival strategies and with no opportunities for play or school, these are a particularly vulnerable group open to exploitation and extreme poverty.

iSPiiCE volunteers emphasize education and care initiatives to help integrate street children and child laborers into mainstream society understanding that the key to their development and academic achievement is improved health and a secure environment. Street children volunteers work at various shelter homes and contact points providing care, affection, meals, basic literacy, and a safe environment for the children to learn and recreate. Volunteers can improve the physical and emotional well being of children and bring a smile back to their faces by showing they care.

Highlights

Three weekend excursions to world famous Indian landmarks, including
1. Trekking in Himalayas - two days/one night camping, meals & transfer.
2. Taj Mahal experience one of the eight wonders of the world - two days/one night stay in Agra, meals & transfer.
3. Amritsar - visit the Golden Temple - two days/one night stay, meals & transfer.

Qualifications

There are no specific qulifications required for most iSPiiCE programs. Volunteers should be flexible and willing to learn. Profeciency in English is required.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 490

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

iSPiiCE aim to take the worry out of your volunteer trip to India and pride ourselves on our all-inclusive programs offered at very competitive rates. All the main arrangements are made for you and our programs provide the following services and inclusions:
* Pick up at Delhi Airport, transfer to and one night stay at the Hotel in Delhi.
* Travel in India to include a Himalayan trek, a visit to the Taj Mahal and a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. (All excursions include a one night stay, transfer and accommodation).
* Volunteer work with communities in rural areas.
* All meals at camp (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
* All accommodation for the duration of your placement.
* Material required for volunteer work, such as color, pens, paper, books etc.
* Use of Computer/Internet.
* All amenities for comfort and recreation at base camp.
* Cultural activities to include Indian cooking, and decorative Henna painting.
* Assistance with arranging independent activities during free time and onward travel assistance.
* Hotel accommodation in Delhi on the final Saturday night if required.
* Delhi Airport drop at the end of your project.
* Certificate of service

What the program fee does not cover:
* Airfare, insurance, visa
* Any personal expenses (water, drinks, restaurant meals)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

There is no such thing as a typical iSPiiCE volunteer and volunteers of all ages and backrounds are welcomed to the program. Most join individually however we invite couples, friends and groups to benefit from the shared experience.

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume

iSPiiCE (Integrated Social Programs In Indian Child Education)'s Mission Statement

iSPiiCE endeavor to directly contribute to the sustainable development of rural Indian Communities and to provide our volunteers with meaningful and socially responsible opportunities for travel, service and cultural exchange. We are always ready to assist the local community in practical ways and we aim to be flexible in the support we offer to meet specific need within the community. Our aims are to assist in providing a good education and adequate attention for all children, to promote a personal awareness on hygiene and nutritious food matters and to bring increased awareness to the community, of the importance of providing a good education for both boy and girl students while resolving the problems which guardians face in their daily lives which can allow for this.