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India Volunteer Quests
Volunteer in India: 2-12 weeks

 

'India will change your life. It is simply something that must be experienced to even begin understanding. Every day is some kind of adventure, be it trying some new food or taking a deeper look inside yourself and how you view yourself and the rest of the world. Without a doubt it is a change that will be with you forever. I recommend it to anyone and everyone who has an itch for a challenge.'

Kirsten Wimmer, Short-Term Volunteer in India

United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized work experiences, cultural activities, and home stays.


 

Country and Community Information

India is a large country in South Asia and in terms of population it is the second largest in the world, with an estimated population of 1.12 billion people. The country is made up of 28 states and 7 territories, each with its own unique cultural background and heritage. It seems fair to categorize India as a cultural melting pot; over 100 languages are spoken in the country, India is also significant as it is the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism at the same time as being home to people of wide variety of other religious backgrounds. Although modern day India has a strong economy social issues such as poverty and illiteracy are widespread.

United Planet is currently working in three distinct locations in India: Goa in the south, Himachal in the north east and Rajasthan in the north west of the country.

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Volunteer Opportunities in India (2-12 weeks)

 

Year-round, on-going volunteer opportunities:

United Planet works with a local non-profit organization in India which receives volunteers to work on social work projects (including teaching and working with children), environmental conservation and more in three exciting locations: Goa, Himachal and Rajasthan. For 2010 we are also offering two new programs: the Indian Cooking Quest and the Kanjar Quest - both offer unique opportunities to immerse deeper into Indian culture!

United Planet Volunteers work in a group with other volunteers from around the world for between 2 and 12 weeks and live in shared accommodation near to their project sites.

Volunteers take part in exciting excursions and activities, which can include visiting the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, taking part in a tiger safari and practising yoga in an Ashram!



The Quests take place in Goa, Himachal and Rajasthan, and therefore provide many cultural learning opportunities, through living in villages and interacting with local communities. For more information on excursions, prices and details please visit India Prices, Details and Start Dates.
  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate in an India Quest
  • Click here for Long-Term Quests (6 months - 1 year) in India
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