Dharamshala Volunteer Project
Sankalp situated in
remote/rural areas of Dharamsala with Shake Hands India
volunteer program which aims at serving the underprivileged and
marginalized rural community of this beautiful mountain region by
creating educational and health programs with international
volunteers.
Dharmashala a twin town city; divided into lower and upper towns
with a difference of 457m (1500ft.) between them. The mountains
enfold 3 sides of the town and the valley stretches to the south.
Dharamsala is known for its scenic beauty, calmness and tranquility.
It has high pine trees, tea gardens and timber yielding trees.
Dharamsala is now the seat of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. After
the Chinese conquest of his country, Dharamsala is evocative of the
imperial days in places like McLeodganj and Forsytheganj. Dharamsala
is the headquarters of the Kangra district.
Food & Accommodation
On placement, you ought to live with a local Indian
family like a family member. A separate living room on dual or
triple sharing basis with volunteers will be provided. The host
family will serve 3 local area meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
The food they prepare and serve to you would be delicious one with
daily changed varieties. You may help the host in preparing the meal
so that you may learn cooking of various India dishes, which would
be liked by your inmates when you go back and serve them with. You
may also cook food of your own choice. Living with the Indian family
will prove for you the best track of learning the India tradition,
culture and behavior without much cost and efforts.
Basic Itinerary
Day 01 (Saturday) Delhi Arrival
Arrival in Delhi, pickup and depart to Jaipur, 5 hours journey
by road
Day 02 (Sunday) Jaipur Arrival
Program orientation and free for individual activities
(sightseeing/shopping)
Day 03 (Monday) Overnight journey to Dharamsala
Train to Dharamsala at 04:00pm from Jaipur railway station
Day 04 (Tuesday) Arrival in Dharamsala
Arrival in Dharamsala around 11:00am and transfer to host family
Day 05: (Wednesday) Volunteer work
Volunteer work activities begin
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Program Details |
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Volunteer program in Dharamshala:
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English Teaching
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Child Care Volunteer Program
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Women Empowerment
• Sports
Volunteering |
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Age Limit: Participants on the
program may be minimum 16 years old. |
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Program Start Date: Programs
are available year-round, recommended start day is Saturday |
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Duration and Cost:
Short-term (01-16 weeks)
$174 for 1 week
$344 for 2 weeks
$478 for 3 weeks
$594 for 4 weeks
$125 for extra per week
Long-term (04-12 months)
$1795 for 4 months
$475 for extra per month
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information on program cost
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Cost includes
Pickup & transfer
Accommodation & meals
Daily transport to projects
Orientation
Assistance in work area
All program relevant materials
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How to apply and signup:
Fill out and submit the application
form and when your application is approved, you will receive a
request money email to deposit $210 as an application fee.
See detail
Please Note: Teaching program not available in July and
August (summer vacation) |
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Submit the form below for comprehensive information on this location
IMPORTANT
Incase you have sent a request by the above form and
have not received any response within 48 hrs then please
contact at
sankalpindia@live.com
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