subject: Volunteer In India [print this page] We all love to travel but what if we travel for some good cause? Now a days thousands of volunteers coming to India for volunteering as well as touring.
Volunteering is a remedy to fix a broken soul. There is no greater joy than being able to pour yourself into the lives of other people. There is no comparison to the feeling of helping others in need or to achieve a community effort. When you volunteer, you truly feel a part of this world. Volunteering changes the life from being purely self-centered to being something with meaning for others.
There are many ways to volunteer like helping street children, helping children in Orphanages, Teaching English, helping special children and boosting confidence in them, Women Empowerment, Ancient Ayurveda or Traditional medicine programs.
The volunteering work is usually done in the evening from 5 PM to 9 PM. Sometimes activities like teaching, setting up library, etc. are also scheduled in the morning hours.
Being a volunteer in India, you not only provide a helping hand to kids, Women, Old people, Special Children, Tibetan Refugees, Monks, Nuns but also get an excellent opportunity to know and enjoy the Indian culture. While working for the socially week communities in India, you can experience the Indian way of life. The picturesque landscapes, lush green forests, magnificent mountains, fascinating sea coasts, the country offers ample opportunities to explore its captivating places.
The historically rich and significant culture of India attracts numerous travelers from all corners of the world. You can enjoy the wide variety of food, languages, clothing, dance, music and other interesting things of the country. So, if you also want to experience the natural beauty and rich culture of India, volunteering will certainly be the best option for you. Along with helping the orphanages, you can spend some quality time experiencing the beauty of the country.
Most volunteer opportunities are being offered by world-renowned organizations. Ranging from community health care to far-flung medical and educational missions, the opportunities in India are self-gratifying in many ways than simple one. Yet the big question always falls on the idea of which organization to choose amidst the many and long winding list of the different ones.
There are volunteers who come to India not just for a placement with a school or an orphanage, but also getting a glimpse of local culture and spiritual heritage. It could be in the form of yoga, dance, language, meditation, sightseeing, cooking, sewing etc. Invariably, all these activities would draw expenses which you have to meet by yourself.
There are many organizations providing volunteering services in different areas and locations. You can inquire couple of them for Volunteer Work in India look into their brochures, what they are offering, inclusions and of course prices!!
Take your full time, do adequate research and then choose a volunteer travel company. Avoid last minute or rushed decisions. Review the company's website carefully, go through their terms and conditions. Check on the refund policy as well in case you are not able to continue with the program due to unavoidable reasons.
Once you have gathered all the information, apply for your visa, book your placement, buy airline ticket and happy volunteering.
