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Service & Immersion in India
Home to 28 ethnically diverse states, each with its own music, dance, architecture, and food, India offers visitors immense diversity. Spend two weeks this summer exploring all that India has to offer while contributing to a worthwhile hands on development project with ProIndia. You will work side by side with community members and local NGOs on self-determined projects which may include school construction, education assistance, reforestation and more. In addition to project work, you'll also have the opportunity to participate in cultural and adventure activities, including tours of local temples and palaces, cultural workshops and community festivals.
Group Volunteer Projects
Group oriented project, homestay living, and adventure experience
- Group Development Project and Funding
- 1 to 2 Day Intensive Orientation
- Regular staff support and contact
- Community Round Table Discussions
- Weekly adventure and cultural experiences
- Community Immersion and Local Artisan Visits
- Full Room and Board with local homestay families
- All onsite program transportation
- Health and Travel Insurance
Excursions:
A mix of adventure and cultural activities may include:- Tour local temples and palaces
- Participate in remote community cultural events and celebrations
Homestay Living
Volunteers will live with carefully screened local homestay families. Homestay families will provide volunteers with all meals while onsite.
Prerequisites:
Team work and desire to help
Suitable for students and adults
Suitable for students and adults
Where: Udaipur
Udaipur was voted the best city in the world in 2009 by Travel & Leisure magazine and known as the “Venice of the East” this beautiful Rajasthan capital offers plenty to do. Visit a host of temples and palaces, including the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. Walk around the beautiful city lakes that give the Udaipur it’s nickname “The City of Lakes”, enjoy the culinary delights of ‘real’ Indian food and browse the sea of handicrafts in the shops and emporiums around the city.
When
July 3 - July 17, 2010
Cost
$1,695
$200 bring a friend discount: www.myproworld.org/prices
Early Application - 3 months prior to program start or sooner $200 bring a friend discount: www.myproworld.org/prices
Application Deadline - 1 month prior
Total Fee Due - 6 weeks prior
Program fees do not include: international or domestic airfare, passport or visa fees, independent travel during the program, or personal expenses. Program fees may change without notice due to currency exchanges and the unique nature of international travel.
When you're ready, apply at www.myproworld.org/apply
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