iSPiiCE (Integrated Social Programs In Indian Child Education)

Volunteering for iSPiiCE was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. From the moment you step out of the airport everything is looked after and the staff at iSPiiCE make sure you are comfortable every step of the way. Volunteering with the kids and the community classes was an immensely gratifying experience. iSPiiCE also provides the volunteers with excursions to the Golden Temple and Taj Mahal, which are remarkable sites to see. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants an amazing volunteer experience and wants to enrich themselves through the Indian culture. Katerina Criebardis, CANADA

iSPiiCE by far was one of the best experience of my life and I would recommend anyone who is looking for a gratifying, pleasing, satisfying aswell as a real experience of volunteering abroad to go with iSPiiCE. The staffs are very warm, friendly and funny and they make feel at home. The project itself was very safe and organized. One is given the opportunity to form strong relationship whilst teaching with the community children and school kids who were all very friendly and eager to learn. The feeling I got when the kids smiled and when they progressed in their learning is an extremely overwhelming and rewarding feeling which is very difficult to describe in words. The time spent with the children will definitely stay in my memories forever. At iSPiiCE I was able to work on my Hindi language which improved over time and make new friends. The program also includes various excursions such as the Golden Temple, Trekking on the Himalayas and visiting the Taj Mahal which are amazing places in India to see. These trips were enjoyed so much. The three weeks that I spent in iSPiiCE was fun and I did not want to go back home as the time spent there flew so fast. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it to all. Darsheeta Vaghela, London.

The iSPiiCE volunteer programme is truly one of a kind. Not only is it a volunteer programme, but one also gets the opportunity to see some of the many beautiful landmarks of India. I felt very proud to be part of an organisation that helps to guide and prosper the future of our children of tomorrow. To say that it was rewarding feels like an understatement; I felt something unique. I was embraced with happiness to see how some of the children I taught at the primary school and the community progressed in their reading, writing and pronunciation skills in a matter of simply three weeks. From my time spent with the women and children, I came to realise that not many facilities are needed to make such a big difference. I was also lucky to teach some of the women and children from the community a form of classical Indian dancing called Kathak. This allowed me to create an environment of intellect and creativity. The iSPiiCE family are so warming, with such generous hearts. The work that iSPiiCe does for these women and children should truly be respected and applauded. What they have created is challenging, but remarkable. I recommend this programme to anyone who would like to accomplish trekking the Himalayas, feel a sense a spiritual enlightenment from the Golden Temple and finally gain a great sense of satisfaction from teaching English and IT to the children of Himachal Pradesh. For me, three weeks wasn't enough time. For anyone who would like to embark on this epic journey, it will prove to be one that is unforgettable, rewarding not to mention challenging but it will be the best time of your life. Falguni Upadhyaya, London UK.

Working as a volunteer for iSPiiCE was an enriching experience in many ways. I had the chance to discover the culture in depth, learn about Indian habits and customs, improve my Hindi language skills, make new friendships and become familiar with the Indian lifestyle. I was working in a primary school as well as in a local community teaching both, English and IT to children and adults. Although it was sometimes quite a challenge coping with the absence of school material and equipment as well as with the Indian teaching ways and methods, the smile on the children's faces and their good morning greeting made it seem a minor problem. Besides working, through iSPiiCE I also had the possibility to visit various places at the weekends such as Manali, Agra or Amritsar. I very much enjoyed these weekend trips. I can highly recommend this project to anyone who wants to make a new experience. To me it will be an unforgettable one.

Every part of this Program impressed me: Orientation, Work placements, Accommodation and Support. Orientation was very thorough and educational, with the opportunity to meet other volunteers from many parts of the world and learn about the duties and expectations of different work programs. Working in Child Care at a Day Care Centre was a memorable experience - and with an English speaking Guide always on hand, helped bridge the cultural gap of understanding. I also had the opportunity to take part in a Health program, visiting local villages and talking with pregnant women and spending time in play activities with children in an orphanage. With ample time for rest,relaxation and work preparation, the opportunity to make many new friends, aimple and tasty traditional food and the opportunity for escorted travel on the weekends, my time in India was very rewarding and an experience I will cherish forever.