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Eco-Diversity Support Assistant

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2 - 10 semanas  ·  Idade 16 - 50+

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Destaques

  • Learn about the history and culture of the South Asian subcontinent.
  • Learn about the multi-diverse cuisines across the vast land.
  • Discover the challenges of community development in India.
  • Travel in the Sundarbans and see the beauty of Indian fauna and flora.
  • Make memories with humans and learn with Mother Nature.

Especialmente adequado para

Idade 16+
Solteiros
Casais
50+

Sobre o programa

The main aim is to instill the love for reforestation and increase awareness of regular plantation to increase greenery in surrounding communities & eco-preservation.

Can you imagine an earth all blue and grey? No sight of greenery? Like the fictional movies, we don’t want this beautiful world of ours to perish without an effort. Join hands in helping us support plantation drives and giving community support to the neighborhoods of East India.

Welcome to our ...

Sobre o programa

Can you imagine an earth all blue and grey? No sight of greenery? Like the fictional movies, we don’t want this beautiful world of ours to perish without an effort. Join hands in helping us support plantation drives and giving community support to the neighborhoods of East India.

Welcome to our humble forest communities of the eastern Indian region where you would get a hands-on experience of the preservation methods and wildlife conservation programs near the world-famous Sundarbans.

Location:

This is located in the north-eastern district of Barasat out of the alluvial bustling city of Kolkata in a small serene suburban town called Hridaypur. To the east, you can always visit the Ganges for a quiet walk and to the west, there are spans of towns leading upto the Indo-Bangladesh border. To the south, you have the famous Sundarbans and the north leads to the upper Himalayas. The state of Bengal is surrounded by land on three and a water body on one side, known as the Bay of Bengal.

Weather:

Since it’s closer to the sea, Bengal has always enjoyed a moderate weather. During the summer, it’s warm and humid followed by the great monsoon season where you can also witness cyclones, although not frequently due to erratic wind directions. Then comes the winter season and unlike many who don’t know, Bengal has a tendency to have temperatures below 10 degrees as well in the months of January and February.

What makes the project awesome?

We offer meaningful, culturally enriching experiences, opportunities for personal growth, and a sense of purpose. In our organization travelers can volunteer, work in the projects, stay for long terms, become a member or an affiliate of the organization, create a connected community and so on.

Meaningful Impact: Travelers often seek opportunities to make a positive impact on the communities they visit. This place offers volunteer programs that contribute to meaningful causes, be it social, environmental, or humanitarian, and thus make a compelling reason for travelers to visit.

Cultural Immersion: Volunteering can provide travelers with a better immersion experience. They can interact with local communities, learn about their customs, traditions, and way of life, and gain a more authentic understanding of the destination.

Personal Growth: Volunteering offers travelers a chance for personal growth and development. They can acquire new skills, broaden their horizons, and build self-confidence while making a difference in the world.

Cost-Effective Travel: Some travelers may be on a budget and choose to volunteer as a way to offset the cost of their trip. In exchange for full-board meals, a secure and homely accommodation, volunteering can be the fishnet for budget-conscious travelers.

Networking Opportunities: Volunteering can lead to valuable connections with like-minded individuals, both among fellow travelers and local residents. This can be particularly appealing to travelers interested in networking or building relationships.


Importance of conservation:

  1. One of the main elements of these natural surroundings is trees, which are considered the best friend of living species. Since the evolution of the country has taken place, humans have started to utilize the resources insufficiently and in large quantities for all their comfort and luxury. The increase of the population in our country has led to a decrease of the number of trees in the forest area. Therefore, there’s an urgent need for the plantation of trees in the country for reserving the resources for the future generation.
  2. There is a major need for immediate reforestation. The balance between lesser oxygen levels and ozone depleted layers needs immediate attention and focus on restoration.
  3. Why not save the wildlife? After all, humans evolved from primates. And we have no right to deprive them of their own environment, their freedom and space. A plantation drive would increase forest cover and help displaced animals get back from the peripheral human habitats back into the core.
  4. Trees do more than just make a photogenic landscape. They are the home to the indigenous wildlife, be it a squirrel, a monkey or an exotic bird. Hence, there is a heartfelt need for them to live and nurture the environment around.
  5. People need to be aware of the extensive positive impact on their lives and the balance of nature in earth. We get almost everything from nature. And it is our duty to protect and preserve whatever is left in our care and control. It cant be a one-man job; teamwork bears consistency and with consistency comes fruit.

Volunteers are required for the following tasks:

  1. Work hand-in-hand for plantation drives in allocated areas.
  2. Provide resources to spread reforestation awareness and its importance.



Dia típico

First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your accommodation by a local coordinator/staff member and allowed to relax and rest.

Second day onwards, this is your usual routine –

a.     Wake up time is around 7 to 7:30 am.

b.     7 to 8:30 am – freshen up and ...

Dia típico

First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your accommodation by a local coordinator/staff member and allowed to relax and rest.

Second day onwards, this is your usual routine –

a.     Wake up time is around 7 to 7:30 am.

b.     7 to 8:30 am – freshen up and start with watering the plants as it has to be done early in the morning due to the dew in the morning air and the light radiance of the sunlight.

c.      8:30 to 9 am – normal basic breakfast.

d.     9 to 12 pm – other works to be done guided by the staff.

e.     12 to 1:30 pm – lunch break.

f.       1:30 to 4:30 pm – work continues till the end.

g.     6:30 to 8 pm – dinner and then, the rest of the night is upto the volunteer to recuperate and relax.

The rest of the days are more or less, the same, except that each day, you are bound to make new memories, share new experiences, meet new people and learn different things.

The main task is to relax, enjoy and learn. There’s no strict rule about attending a workshop or a session.


Actividades em tempo livre

In the east, we have the national highway NH34 through which one can reach till Bangladesh Petrapol border. One beautiful off-beat lake is 20 mins from the project site called Makarsha Pukur (spider-pond; however, don’t go too much into the local name as it does not have any relevant connection to ...

Actividades em tempo livre

In the east, we have the national highway NH34 through which one can reach till Bangladesh Petrapol border. One beautiful off-beat lake is 20 mins from the project site called Makarsha Pukur (spider-pond; however, don’t go too much into the local name as it does not have any relevant connection to spiders). You can also avail an EV three-wheeler, fondly known as Toto, to reach this beautiful pond.

To the north, you will find Helabattala one of the busiest and important road junctions. From there, you can go to a place of historical importance called Nilganj where the colonial rulers used to torture local farmers to cultivate Indigo. Amongst nearby notable areas and towns, Barrackpore is also known for the Indian Army cantonment (regiment base). Beyond that, if you have time, you can visit the Gorumara Forest reserve to get a glimpse of the rhinoceros and the wild tuskers. Beyond that, you can go to Darjeeling to get a breath-taking view of the world’s largest mountain range (the Himalayas).

To the south, one can always venture out to a seaside vacation for which there are plenty of options such as Mandarmani, Digha or Tajpur. Or one can also go to view the Sundarbans, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, the national animal of India and the world’s most intelligent terrestrial predator.

During the weekend, volunteers will have the spare time to relax or take the opportunity to go hiking, Rock climbing, wall climbing, trekking, cycling, community art practice, plantation, boating and other water sports such as rafting (subject to availability).

Also, they can go for shopping souvenirs in the nearby malls. Or take a walk alongside the famous Ganges.

Rock climbing. trekking, cycling, community art practice, plantation, visiting Sundarbans beach, boating, fishing, participating in various cultural, musical, dance shows mostly this program can be made free for the volunteers due to our collaboration with various organizations.

NOTE- The program coordinator can arrange for sightseeing, only after proper intimation and discussion.


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 16 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 16 anos de idade na data de início do programa.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível básico) ou Hindi (nível básico)

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Outras Competências

• Professional. • Diligent. • Respectful. • Good communication skills. • Flexible. • Self-motivated. • Willing to learn. • Teamwork.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira de 07:30 - 15:00

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por LieberEarth

  • What's included:

    • Accommodation
    • Meals.
    • Pre-departure navigational and visa assistance.
    • In-country program orientation.
    • Airport pick-up.
    • A secure place and a homely environment.
    • A temporary laptop or a desktop, exclusively for the project work. (for personal work, you can always bring your own)
    • Certificate of International Volunteering or Letter of Internship (possible and depending on the performance) from the organization.
    • Lots of chance to learn and explore and possibly revisit.

    What’s not included - The things that are not included are the flight costs, visa costs and vaccination costs (as and when required). To avoid any traveling inconveniences, we highly recommend that the volunteers or the applicants be fully vaccinated.

     

    **PLEASE NOTE THAT, FOR LOCALS, THERE WOULD BE A DIFFFERENT PRICING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONSULT THE COORDINATOR.**

Recepção no aeroporto em Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport

We strongly advise volunteers to save time and money to book a direct or a 1-stop flight to Kolkata (IATA code – CCU) as the final destination and their place of volunteering is the same.

If you are already traveling beforehand in the country, you can always travel by rail as well. After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Netaji International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata. Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team or the designated driver and transported to the volunteer accommodation.

Depending on the flight itinerary, there will be a pick-up car for you either at the airport or at the train station.

Alojamento

Volunteers are accommodated in a homestay, which has a double bedroom. Bedrooms are provided with bedding provided, which includes a bedding, blanket and pillow.

The basic facilities include parking areas, a stable hi-speed WiFi, hot shower, TV, kitchen, a working table for digital nomads, charging sockets, rental cycles (for exploring) etc.

Volunteers can also camp in the field around, if it can be arranged with prior intimation.

Volunteers definitely would feel secure in a homely environment, alongside another well-established local family which is usually not the case if they chose a hotel or a hostel so the accommodation is one of the highlights of the program.

Alimentos e Bebidas

Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), which are served at the accommodation or the project site. They are free to have their own snacks as they want.

Breakfast generally consists of chai (tea) or coffee, toast, fruits, etcetera.

Usually, typical Indian home-made food is served and it is a very healthy staple meal. Sometimes restaurant food can be arranged on request. Healthy, sattvic food is also there. It is recommended to blend with the culture, try to eat as much as organic food, fruits, nuts, etc.

If the volunteer is a meat lover, that is also an available option.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please make a note on your application so arrangements can be made. However, it is important that volunteers should not expect to eat as you normally do at home.

Acesso à Internet

Bom acesso no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) em Kolkata. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Índia. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Índia proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em Índia deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Índia. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

There is no specific start date as such. But it is advised to book the tickets early to avoid expensive flight tickets. Hurry!!! 

The program orientation begins usually on the day of the volunteer’s arrival or the day after, given the randomly changing flight schedules in lieu of the post-pandemic era.

    • After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at CCU airport in Kolkata.
    • Before you arrive, you will be given navigational guidance by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation or the program coordinator. A pick-up is usually recommended but do note the pick-up fee is not included in the fee.
    • If you are traveling in India prior to your volunteer program or a resident, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Kolkata on the day before your program orientation or you can navigate by yourself to the destination. Please make sure to keep in touch with the program coordinator and you will be assisted and guided during the tenure of your tour and stay accordingly. After all, traveling is always smoother when it has a proper communication system.
    • Orientation is given by the admin or a staff member in the accommodation.

Orientation begins on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in India – Introduction to Kolkata, Indian Customs, Language Training Details, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in India (in and around the Sundarbans) and Introduction to your project.


Once your orientation is complete, you will be guided to your work location and you can proceed with the relevant work. 

Disponibilidade
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Preços do programa

2 semanas (estadia min.) 317€
6 semanas 854€
8 semanas 1.098€
10 semanas (estadia máx.) 1.342€
Preços médios 146€/semana

Preços do programa

146€ por semana 2 - 10 semanas Idade 16 - 50+

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Duração

2 - 10 semanas

Depósito

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Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com LieberEarth durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


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LieberEarth

Excelente 4.8 rating (34 revisões)

Non-profit - fundada em 2017

Verificado por Volunteer World

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Rus

Línguas faladas: Chinês (Mandarim), Inglês, Esloveno

Sobre o projecto

LieberEarth is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization founded in east India to help integrate social projects & research analytics to better sustainable development.

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Our core aim is to build awareness among masses on environmental sustainability and implement cutting-edge mechanics in the field of environmental protection (soil, water, air) by aligning resources with ecological cycle, livelihood generation for rural and urban migrants, integrated organic farming, health care, nutrition by fostering entrepreneurship and bringing all the necessary resources together. Lieberearth conducts independent research to come up with various sustainable technological solutions and business models, collaborating with multiple stakeholders across nation, NGOs, institutions to solve the most pressing problems in society without any irreversible damage to ecology.

Who are we?

A group of environment-oriented entrepreneurs who made up our minds to help mother nature balance the effect of human calamities on our beautiful earth. We design, orient and try to establish newer methods and models of sustainable development for rural and growing communities in India. We started off as few like-minded individuals whose common goal was to make life environment-friendly instead of anti-environment. We are pro-nature!

We believe that it will take more than one organization to solve this problem. With mutually beneficial partnerships and associations, these goals can be achieved rapidly and effectively. Lieber Earth believes in working with strong partners who aim to contribute in social and environmental sustainability. So, join this movement by partnering, volunteering, collaborating with us and contribute building a Sustainable Environmentally friendly world together.

Goals:

Solving problems of natural resources (water, air, soil) with sustainable technologies. Innovating social-economic solution for migration, livelihood, poverty, nutrition with new social businesses, integrating knowledge spectrum from engineers, researchers, social scientists, economists & entrepreneurs.

Purpose:

A lot of people think, believe and understand that the true way to help mankind is to help nature itself. A lot of tourists, digital nomads and travellers travel year-round to this magnificent country which spans across miles of various terrains, topography, flora and fauna. Our organization toils hard to see to the comfort of the volunteering guests and pro-active maintenance of the programs held in various locations across the country. 

The objects for which the company is established are:
  • To generate social, economic and Environmental benefits including human health and livelihoods, food and energy security, sustainable economic growth, decent jobs and ecosystem rehabilitation maintenance and biodiversity.
  • To undertake, execute, support, provide cultural & vocational activities and also assist any programme(s) or project(s) with no profit motive designed, to provide’ food, shelter and clothing for needy aged, Medical care and other activities like Yoga and physical exercises to improve the health of the Ashram-ites (Ashram dwellers), educational & recreational facilities to the aged and provide facilities for them to lead a religious & meditative life.
  • To Promote and Conduct activities relating to eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition, promoting preventive health care and sanitation including contribution to the Swachh Bharat Kosh set up by the Central Government for the Promotion of Sanitation and making available safe drinking water.
  • To conduct charitable dispensaries, blood donation camps, health-checkup camps, public awareness for security of women, children and liaison with government authorities.
  • livelihood improvements and poverty alleviation.
  • Disaster management awareness program and strategies
  • Soil preservation technology.

34 revisões · rating4.8

Alexandra Albrecht rating5

2024 at Eco-Diversity Support Assistant

I worked on the organic garden from paul’s house and also planted a few seeds on streetside homely plantations along the way. Did a bit of painting and cement work as well. The family was superb. Overall, had a very genuine experience. I found out that if we don’t protect earth, we are the ...
Dominique C rating4.8

2024 at Eco-Diversity Support Assistant

My time volunteering at Lieberearth Foundation has been somewhat inspirational and life long friendships developed whilst cultivating positive harmonious working collaborations. Creating real sustainable change and impact too not only the Lieberearth Foundation but many other inspiring projects that ...
Andre Gonzalez rating4.8

2024 at Eco-Diversity Support Assistant

I am very grateful because of the way they treated me. They made me feel at home and they let me know their culture from the inside. They taught me value of natural things. All things can have more sustainability! Just like us.. I have worked for quite some time because for the room of volunteering ...
Daniel Wasnick rating4.8

2023 at Eco-Diversity Support Assistant

It was a lovely homestay, the host and the host’s mother went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable the moment I came there. So many home-cooked meals. Some of the small tasks I did brought smiles that reminded me of helping my late grandma. Daily tasks or chores were a little different ...
Cyra Penol rating4.4

2023 at Eco-Diversity Support Assistant

I had a memorable time in west Bengal and Madhya Pradesh for the time being. 2 months of traveling within this vast country helped me understand what the outsiders mostly don’t, sadly for the media perception. The program staff was really nice and yes, globally the world needs to see what such ...
Evgenia Rusiayeva rating5

2023 at Eco-Diversity Support Assistant

I always thought that volunteers would have an impact on the program but this program changed my outlook. It’s the other way round. Being around such simple people who love nature really impacted me. And I think the world needs most of ...

Localização

Ásia > Southern Asia > Índia > Kolkata

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