Women Empowerment Volunteer Program in India
Coordinator | Varun
Coordinator | Varun
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Highlights
Pick up from Dharamsala Airport at the time of arrival by iSpiice staff member.
Support women in rural villages for their social justice & Teach low income and vulnerable women through education improve their quality of life.
Optional add on trips - Varanasi Pilgrimage trip, Forts and palaces in Jaipur, Jaisalmer & Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Taj Mahal at Agra, Trekking in the Himalayas and The Golden Temple at Amritsar.
Contribute your ideas and share your expertise.
Volunteering at stunning location of Himalayas, 5 days (Monday to Friday) per week (5 hours in a day)
iSpiice has set up women empowerment groups in the community where volunteers are needed to teach english, job skills and computers skills.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 17+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs
Rural women in Asia are among the most disadvantaged people in the world in terms of decision making power and access to development opportunities. Education is the most influential tool to raise the status of women in developing countries, and once a woman perceives herself as belonging to a group – of students or workers (outside the family) she starts to see herself as a worthy and valuable contributor in society. This increases self-worth and paves the way for the eradication of gender inequalities.
iSpiice promotes educational and training activities for women and adolescent girls in the villages of Dharamsala. English teaching, computer classes and job-skills training open doors and increase employment prospects while classes offer a platform for network building and social interaction.
Whether you are teaching English language, email writing or interview skills your time spent with the women will be some of your most enjoyable moments in India. Classes are thoroughly enjoyed and not only do the women learn from volunteers but volunteers learn so much about their daily lives and Indian culture, forming mutual understandings, friendships and fond memories.
Volunteer Role & Responsibilities:
- Teach basics of English and Computers.
- Organizing fun activities once a week with the women.
- Become a volunteer and inspire girls in India.
- Educating young girls about their rights.
- Make a vital contribution to the education system in India and make a real difference in the lives of local people.
- Improve the teaching standards by introducing fresh and exciting ideas.
- Interact with the local community and get to know friendly Indian women.
Typical day
Volunteers typically work from Monday to Friday for a total of four to five hours per day, on two different placements.Volunteers work two hours in the morning at one placement and two hours after lunch at another placement. You will have time for taking breaks in between for lunch, chai and lesson preparation at the iSpiice volunteer house.
DAILY SCHEDULE
During the week your days at iSpiice will for the most parts, follow this schedule
- 7:30am - Wake up and enjoy a chai.
- 7:45am - Yoga class (60 minutes)
- 9:00am - Breakfast and work preparation.
- 10:30am - Program 1 (2 hours).
- 12:45pm - Break for lunch and work preparation.
- 2:00pm - Program 2 (2 hours).
- 4:30pm - Afternoon chai and work preparation.
- 7:00pm - Dinner.
- 7:30pm - Relax, go shopping, prepare for tomorrow's Programs.
iSpiice volunteers will have weekends free and time available to participate in Add On Tours.
Free-time activities
Weekends and evenings are at your disposal to explore the local area and pursue personal hobbies. There are many activities to enjoy in the area such as yoga, meditation, temple visits and shopping.
Program also offers below optional trips while doing volunteering.
- Two days trip to Trekking in the Himalayas & visit the Mini -Tibet of India – McLeodGanj.
- Two days trip to Amritsar, visit world famous the Golden Temple & wagha border ceremony. The Golden temple is famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs, surrounded by pool of Nectar.
- Visit the iconic Taj Mahal—India's most stunning homage to love. Agra is most known for containing one of the seven wonders of the modern world - the Taj Mahal. This finest example of Mughal architecture attracts thousands of tourists and visitors, who admire its magnificence and beauty.
- Visit the pink city and admire the beauty of Amber Fort, city palace, wind palace, water palace.
- Sightseeing of Varanasi. On the tour, you will visit some top tourist attractions of Varanasi like River Ganges, Annapurna Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman Temple), Bharat Mata Temple.
- Explore City palace in Udaipur. This majestic palace is the largest palace complex in India.
- Explore Jodhpur Known as the Blue City, visit one of the most preserved and largest fort of India, Mehrangarh Fort.
- Visit Chittorgarh Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of bravery.
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Sightseeing
Water Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Basic proficiency in English is required and volunteers should be patient, compassionate, committed and willing to learn.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
- Food & Accommodation at the project site.
- Meet & Greet at Dharamsala Airport & transfer to the project site. (Pick up can also be arranged from Delhi International airport at nominal cost at the time of arrival in Delhi)
- Pre Departure Information Kit, which has all information regarding your program, work area information, things to bring, immunizations details and welcome details.
- Daily private car transfers (to and from work placements) by iSpiice’s drivers.
- Morning or Evening yoga class (in English) by a local yoga instructor, 1 times per week.
- Visit to the local tourist sights including tickets– Market visit, Tibetan Monastery and Tea Gardens.
- Use of iSpiice computer.
- Material required for volunteer work such as teacher’s workbooks, pens, paper and children’s stories – you may wish to bring educational supplies from your home country.
- Certificate of service as a reference for your future volunteer programs.
- Friendship from the wonderful iSpiice team, fellow volunteers and the local community.
- 24 hour support from the iSpiice team for all kinds of enquiries, questions and onward travel plans.
- And most importantly – a donation to the community for educational supplies, basic food supplies, school renovation supplies and help iSpiice sponsor local children to get an education
There are generally three flights per day from Delhi to Dharamsala. You will need to book the flight at your own expense and inform us of your flight details.
We provide accommodation at the iSpiice volunteer house, with separate male and female bedrooms and bathrooms. The house is comfortable and the location is beautiful with access to all local amenities. Accommodation is very communal – food is eaten together and bathrooms and living spaces are shared. The number of people you will share with depends entirely on the number of volunteers we have in the house, but the maximum number of people in a room is 4. And in case you were wondering we have western toilets and hot water.
As with most Indian homes, there is no washing machine at the iSpiice house. You will have to get used to the Indian way of washing your clothes by hand and drying.
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared freshly and hygienically by iSpiice’s talented Indian chefs. Filtered purified water is also supplied at the volunteer house. We have fabulous cook that make authentic home style Indian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day (all of which are included in your Placement Fees). We mainly serve vegetarian food (lentils, vegetable curries, eggs, rice, and Indian breads) but can cater to any dietary requirements if you give us some warning. Our volunteers miss the iSpiice food when they’re back in their home countries.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport (DHM) in Dharamsala. We assist you to find cheap flights to India.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for India provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in India you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for India.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Our programs starts every Sunday. If you are flying to Dharamsala you can arrive any day of the week, we’re flexible. We have however found it’s easier for our volunteers and community if you arrive on the weekend and start work on a Monday.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$800
4 weeks
$1,100
5 weeks
$1,250
6 weeks
$1,400
7 weeks
$1,550
8 weeks
$1,700
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,400
Average fees
$300
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
iSpiice
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with iSpiice during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Women Empowerment Volunteer Program in India
iSpiice has set up women empowerment groups in the community where volunteers are needed to teach english, job skills and computers skills.
$300/week
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