Renovating of Community Houses
Coordinator | Mohinder
Coordinator | Mohinder
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This is a renovation project, where volunteer work in a team to renovate community buildings and schools by coloring and painting the walls.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
The Program
This project is run by us for construction and renovation challenges where volunteers work in a team alongside local craft people to complete time limited challenges to improve rundown community building, renovate schools and painting walls.
While renovating community houses, the volunteers will work mainly in local child care centers and local schools.
The renovating includes
- whitening
washing the walls
- colouring
the walls
- writing
words on the walls
- painting
pictures and alphabets
The main focus of our work is to improve public facilities by renovating schools and helping to build, paint and decorate where it is needed.
Alongside to this, there is a need to bring attention and awareness to relevant social issues such as good hygiene and health care to help involve and educate villagers at the same time. Materials, which the volunteers need to fulfil this program, are provide by us.
Clothing
India is a very diverse country with cultural and weather fluctuations. It is good to wear decent and comfortable clothes. It not only protects from the extremes of weather, but also protects you from mosquitoes. It is also suggested for the volunteers (especially for female volunteers) not to wear exposing clothes, as it is not preferred in Indian culture.
While going to project sites it is highly recommended that all our participants wear long trousers or pants and round neck t-shirts or shirts, which will help you gain lots of respect in the communities we work in. We also arranged Indian traditional clothes for our female volunteers (salwar kameez) that will cost extra small charges.
What you should pack
Bring clothes, sleeping bags and sleeping sheets according to the local weather conditions of the project area. Furthermore you will need sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a headlight or a torch, a water bottle, a raincoat or an umbrella for the monsoon season, which is from late July to early September. The cold season is from late October to early March and the summer season is from early April to late June.
We do not provide any toiletries or towels, hence bring some along with your clothes. In case of extra requirements, they can be purchased from nearby markets.
Visa
In order to work as an English language instructor, we strongly recommend a tourist visa, which can be obtained by post from the Indian Embassy/ Indian High Commission in your home country.
Security and health
The volunteers’ security is our first priority! All the volunteer placements sites are perfectly safe. The volunteer house in situated in a safe neighbourhood and comes with a security (night) guard.
First-aid is available in the volunteer house, however any specific medication should be brought along with proper prescription.
Typical day
Renovating community houses will take 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday. A typical day could be:
- 7:30 am - wake up and enjoy tea or coffee
- 8:00 am - breakfast
- 9:00 am - preparation for program class
- 10:00 am - program starts
- 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm - lunch time
- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - back to program class
- 4:00 pm - back to our campus
- 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm - free time
- 7:30 pm - time to eat dinner
Free-time activities
In the evening there is time to read books, listen to music, watch movies, visit local places and markets or go shopping.
We provide four tour programs for our volunteers on the weekends for which we charge extra cost:
Triund trek (Himalayan trek)
A trek to Triund in Dharamshala is one of the most popular activity among volunteers. It is a short trek of 9 km to Triund Hill, the jewel of Dharamshala.
Manali Tour
Manali is located on the banks of river Beas, the magical land is known for its natural hot springs and snow-capped mountains. It is one of the most beautiful hill station situated in north India.
Golden Temple Tour
The Golden Temple was built in the 16 century by Guru Arjan Dev Singh and is located in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab. As the name states, the Golden Temple is made of pure gold and thus attracting thousands of tourists from all around the world.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is called a symbol of love and also counts among the new Seven Wonders of the World. Thousands of international tourists come every year to visit this wonder of India.
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
English, maths, computer at High school level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
10:00
- 17:00
What's Included
We provide our volunteers
- accommodation
- breakfast, lunch and dinner
- transport to and from the airport in Delhi with volvo busses
- teaching materials
- tea
What's not included in our programs:
Air fare, travel insurance, Indian visa, bottled water, expensive food in restaurants (which is only included on weekend programs).
At the starting of the project we collect volunteers from the airport and in the end of project drop off at the airport.
Our large volunteer house in Dharamshala is basic but clean. It is situated in a safe neighbourhood and comes with a security (night) guard. The rooms are provided with bunk beds for four people. All rooms have attached or non-attached bathrooms with a toilet (toilet paper will be provided). The running water in the shower is cold, it will only be heated up during the winter season (late October – early March). A single room can be requested upon availability and with a small extra charge only by couples.
In our volunteer house, the volunteers have access to computers with broadband, a sky TV with English and Hindi channels, a film library and a book library.
Volunteers are responsible for the cost of their own phone call charges.
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) within the accommodation are native to the region of India and freshly prepared by our house chef. The meals are mostly north Indian curries and traditional Himachali food, so the meals can often be vegetarian. Non vegetarian food is prepared only on special demand and it will charge an extra amount.
Moreover you can mention your food related allergies and it will be kept in mind while preparing the food.
We have water purification facilities on site that volunteers can use to fill their water bottles.
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
Volunteers can join our programs throughout the year.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$500
3 weeks
$630
4 weeks
$960
5 weeks
$1,290
6 weeks
$1,620
7 weeks
$1,950
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,000
Average fees
$250
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
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Renovating of Community Houses
This is a renovation project, where volunteer work in a team to renovate community buildings and schools by coloring and painting the walls.
$250/week
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