Description

Combine volunteering with language immersion and cultural immersion during your summer vacation! Join ProWorld along with its sister high school program Ayusa Volunteer Abroad in India for the international experience of a lifetime. This program challenges its participants to grow as individuals and as members of our global community. Our high school volunteer program includes a three-week group stay in Udaipur, six hours of language instruction, and one cultural excursion per week. The cultural highlight of this program is a two day visit to the beautiful Taj Mahal.

Students will spend each morning learning very basic standard Hindi with fellow volunteers, and in the afternoons the group works together on a community development project. Students will share their experiences in daily debriefings and participate in lively roundtable discussions lead by a local representative. Once a week, AYUSA will offer cultural excursions and other group activities. Through experiential and academic learning, hands-on development work, and cultural immersion, students will grow as individuals and as global community members. Working and learning together as a group creates shared experiences and provides a peer-to-peer support system for our students, a vital component of every ProWorld & AYUSA service learning Program.

The program in India offers several projects from which to choose: students could help design an event to raise awareness about traditional health practices and healthy lifestyles for rural people; become involved with "Wells for India" to support one of the various water conservation projects; or, if a student knows how to sew or is passionate about fashion design, they may want to assist in training rural women in sewing and dress design, allowing them to make extra money outside their own community.

Highlights

During their stay abroad, students will be embarking on cultural outings. Possible weekly excursions may include:

* Ollantaytambo, very traditional Inca village yet untouched by the modern world. Walk among one of the best examples of ancient Inca terraces and enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding Sacred Valley.
* Pisac, a lively market town along the main Sacred Valley road. Explore the town or go shopping in one of the best markets in the area for artisan goods.
* Ollanta Weaving in the Quechua community of Patacancha. Spend a morning or afternoon here and receive an
* Program Finale Machu Pichu, for many the highlight of their trip to Peru! You will hike through the cloud forest to the historic and mystical ruins which have been listed as one of the "modern wonders of the world."

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Language Immersion
• Student Tours

Languages

• English
• Hindi

Cost in US$:

5,850

Program Fees Include:

Program fees help support ongoing development projects and include:

* On site Hindi language lessons
* Full time dedicated onsite coordinator
* Full room and board
* All domestic transportation upon arrival
* Global Citizen Initiative curriculum delivery
* Round table discussion with community members
* Community project planning, set-up, execution and follow-up
* Project donation and purchase of project materials
* Cultural and adventure activities throughout the program
* Pre-trip organizational discussions, orientations, and program materials
* Extensive staff support throughout all phases of the program

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of Maximum 20 participants

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

ProWorld 's Mission Statement

To empower communities, promote social and economic development, conserve the environment, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.

Year Founded

1998