Volunteering and Internships in India
India
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: All year
Description:
We provide voluntary service opportunity to all age group irrespective nationality, religion. Both long-term (6 months to one year) and short term (less than 6 months). Depending on the interest, background, availability and skills of the volunteer, a suitable project would be allotted. The internship programmes are arranged for university students or any particular group of persons with same objectives. Depending on the subject and group, the details are informed. Organisations, Colleges and universities can contact us for more details. On arrival the orientation to Indian culture, project and brief introduction to local language will be organized. One of us will accompany with the volunteer to introduce to the project and contact person. Regular communication and welfare is monitored.
Highlights:
* Children * Teaching (English, Computer, Rhymes, Crafts, Drawing) * Orphanage * Play home / Day care centers * Elderly people * Disabled * Environment / Ecology * Administration * Hospitals * Ayurveda * Unani * Homeopathy * Allopathic * Naturopathy * HIV /Aids projects. * Care and Support * Awareness program * Womens Development Work. * Rural Development * Agriculture / Organic farming
Qualifications:
1. Above the age of 18 years male and female 2. Ambitious to contribute to society in large and particular to specific field of project. 3. Commitment and concern towards the underprivileged 4. Ability to adopt and enjoy simple living situation 5. Willing to taste variety of local food
Cost in US$: 350 US Dollors / Month
Cost Include Description:
Participation fee includes; - All participants will be provided with Accommodation either independent or on twin sharing basis, depending on the project / host. - The host will provide food during the participants stay at the project ( Food expenses during traveling do not covered under the fees) - Local conveyance will be borne by the committee in the event the participant does not reside in the project or is invited for a seminar / conference/ camps organized by ICA India - ICA - India will provide regular mentoring support through contact persons/guardians as well as the office staff - You will be invited for all regular programs of ICA and its associates - We shall provide airport transfers and travel expenses to the project & back. - All volunteers will be awarded a certificate of participation at the end of their term.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- adult education
- agriculture
- AIDS
- biological research
- building schools
- childcare/children
- clerical and office work
- community centers
- community development
- community health
- community organizing
- computer training
- consciousness-raising
- conservation
- disability issues
- economic development
- education
- elderly
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- English teaching
- environment
- family planning
- gender issues
- grassroots organization
- handicapped
- health
- health care
- health education
- home visit
- homelessness
- hospital
- housing
- income-generation
- literacy
- medicine
- natural resources
- nursing
- nutrition
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- office work
- organic farming
- organizational development
- orphans
- professional services
- public education
- renovation
- repairs
- restoration
- small business development
- social services, social work
- street kids
- teaching
- technical assistance
- women
- youth
- youth development
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Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is interested in undestanding and adopting a new culture. And contributes his / her talents for the benefit of the underprivileged.
Age Range: All age group
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to India
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of min 10
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
International Cultural Alliance - India's Mission Statement: International Cultural Alliance is started to provide a platform to international volunteers, contribute to Indian community and explore Indian culture.
Year Founded: 2007
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