Description

Summer 2012 Volunteer Program - Delhi India
Start Dates: 4th June 2012, 2nd July 2012 and 6th August 2012

Volunteering Solutions offers an exciting opportunity for the volunteers with a combination of volunteer programs and weekend excursions in the capital city of New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. This program gives you an opportunity to volunteer in Delhi as well as explore the world famous Golden Triangle tourist circuit.

Volunteer Program Schedule
Duration: 3 weeks
Start dates: 04th June 2012, 02nd July 2012 and 6th August 2012
Working hrs: 4-5hrs, 5days (Monday to Friday)
Weekends: Travel / Sightseeing included in Cost

Program details
Volunteers will be working in the Street Children or Orphanage Project in Delhi. Under this project ,volunteers take informal education classes with the children, play games with the children and introducing them to different new activities.

Volunteers work at the various contact points or shelter homes, being run by various organizations, which serve as day care centers for these street children. They can assist in providing love, care, basic literacy, recreation and most importantly spend time and shower affection on them.

Arrival in Delhi - One Day before the Program Start date.

Monday - First Day of Program - Orientation Session- Welcome to India, introduction to the program in Delhi, safety issues, basic culture and history about India. Also learn about your program schedule and tour program to follow.

Tuesday Start your volunteering program

Breakfast: 8:30am
Departure to work area: 9.30am
Return from Work area: 3:30 pm
Free time: 3:30pm - 6 pm
Dinner: 8 pm

Weekend - Discover Delhi - Go on a tour to Delhi's most visited tourist spots.

India Gate -At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like archway in the middle of a crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. The memorial bears the names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan war of 1919.

Lotus Temple -South East of Delhi, this temple is built in the shape of and is the last of seven Major Bahai's temples built around the world. Completed in 1986 it is set among the lust landscaped gardens. The structure is made up of pure white marble The architect Furiburz Sabha chose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate.

Humayun's Tomb -This magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. It was built in 1565 A.D.nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. Inside the walled enclosure the most notable feature are the garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Qutab Minar -is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled.

Akshardham Temple - The temple is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. Opened in 2005, the temple complex displays displays centuries of traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through Indias glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.

Week 2
Mon - Fri- Continue with your Volunteer Program

Weekend Visit Jaipur The Pink City

You will visit some of the most exotic palaces in Jaipur including: - The Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. You will also be exploring Jaipurs famous Johary Bazar which is a shoppers paradise for hand crafted materials

Week 3
Mon - Fri - Continue with your Volunteer Program

Saturday- Visit the world famous monument Taj Mahal in Agra

The Taj Mahal : is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also listed among the New 7 Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal is also known as the monument of love as it was built by Emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz.

Volunteers are taken on a day trip to Agra and return to Delhi on the same day.

Sunday Take a flight back home or continue your trip in India depending upon your program schedule.

Accommodation & Food
Volunteers will be staying in the volunteer house/project premises according to availability during the program. The accommodation is shared with other volunteers. During the weekend trip to Jaipur, accommodation will be provided in hotel with all meals included. During the Volunteer Program, volunteers are provided with 2 meals a day. During the day trip to Agra, all meals will be provided.

Program Fee for a single person USD 825 per person / GBP 570 per person
Program Fee for a person traveling with 2 4 people USD 795 per person / GBP 555 per person
Program Fee for a group of 5 or more people USD 755 per person / GBP 530 per person

Please Note : An application fee of USD200 / GBP140 is payable separately.

Highlights

Great way to discover and help in India, during this summer. Our summer volunteering program gives you great mix of work and travel while exploring to learn new language and culture of this exotic land called India. The program cost is highly affordable and we gaurantee you would not find a cheaper price option for such a program.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

695 for a single person; 665 per person for 2-4 persons; 625 per person for a group of 5 or more

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What are you Paying For?
* 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
* Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
* Airport Pickup
* Orientation
* Food
* Accommodation
* Travel & Medical Insurance

What's not Included?
* Airfare
* Visa and Visa extension fee
* Airport drop, airport taxes
* Local Transportation
* Any personal expenses (You would need around USD40 for weekly expenses)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Orphans
• Street Kids
• Tourism
• Volunteering

Age Range

16-60

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006