Volunteer in India: Community Service for High School Students

  India

Pune

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 3 weeks: July 13 to August 2

Description: Come join GLA in India for an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in traditional Indian culture while living in the hills surrounded by rural villages.

Located near the town of Pune, three hours away from Mumbai (formerly Bombay), the campus is a jewel in the landscape of rural India. Come and experience India from the inside.

Students will volunteer with community-based projects in the small villages outside of Pune. In the evenings and weekends, we will learn about Indian culture, visit places of cultural signficance, and have workshops to learn traditional Indian dance, music and arts.

Highlights: * Service
From Gandhi to modern activists, India has a long history of social activism and a culture of resilience when faced with adversity. Volunteering in India offers real insight to global issues; the creativity, strength, and dedication of the local people you work with will truly inspire you.

* Learning
India can be studied for years and still offer more to the intellectually curious traveler. Learn about creating positive change from inspirational leaders. Immerse yourself in the culture by learning Hindi phrases, traditional music and dance, and how to cook the local cuisine.

* Exploration
Discover the richness and diversity of India first hand. Visit the ancient Ajanta caves, hike through the Western Ghats mountain range and take in a Bollywood film in the city of Pune. You'll also have a chance to buy Indian clothes and beautiful handicrafts.

* Campus
Located outside the city of Pune, three hours away from Mumbai (formerly Bombay), the GLA campus is perched atop a mountain. The campus is an architectural jewel and is contains a massive bio-diversity reserve where you can go hiking and view local flora and fauna.

Cost in US$: 4395.00

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Leadership Adventures's Mission Statement: To empower students to be agents of positive change across borders

Year Founded: 2004