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India Volunteer Quests
Volunteer in India: 4 weeks

This is a SPECIAL 2010 Budget Quest Option!

"This was truly an experience that few can ever say they've had. I've tried but can't yet find all the words to describe the feelings and experiences that I've had while volunteering in India. And I'm not talking about feelings of sadness for the poverty that I was witness to everyday, but the feelings of knowing that I'm contributing to something that is greater than anything I've done and having a place in the world that is more than I thought possible for myself." -Jeffrey Nichols, 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.

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Visit the United Planet YouTube page to view Quest videos and more. Please also visit the India Quest photo gallery.

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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.

Budget Volunteer Opportunities in India (4 weeks)

United Planet works with a local non-profit organization in India that works with various non-governmental organizations to support social development projects in rural and urban areas. United Planet volunteers will work in a group with other volunteers from various countries, having the opportunity to learn not only about India’s rich culture and history, but about others cultures as well. We offer budget volunteer opportunities in three different locations in India: Goa, Himachal and Rajasthan. Volunteers can participate for 4 weeks, beginning on the regularly designated start date. Please follow the location links below for more information on start dates and projects in these locations. Volunteers are greeted upon arrival and receive an orientation and therefore, must begin with the rest of the group. Volunteers participating in the budget option will do the Social Work Quest in any of the three locations, but will not have excursions or cultural activities included. Volunteers will receive airport transfers, orientation, food and lodging. Please call for departure dates. Special Budget Pricing Quest Fee Refundable Evaluation Fee Total 4 weeks, Social Quest 3 locations $2,095 $50 $2,145 Regular prices for these programs is $2,595!

Notes: 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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Visas
United Planet sends volunteers from many countries around the world. Obtaining a Visa (if necessary) is therefore the responsibility of the volunteer. U.S. citizens can visit the website of the U.S. State Department to learn more about foreign entry requirements. For citizens of all other countries, please contact your destination country's embassy in your home country or your government website. If you need a letter from United Planet to verify your participation in our program, please e-mail us with this request and we will be happy to provide one.

Health Issues and Vaccinations
Some countries require or suggest that volunteers have certain vaccinations before entering the country.  Please consult your country's government website for more information regarding the health of travelers. U.S. citizens can visit the website of the Centers for Disease Control to learn more about vaccinations and staying healthy while traveling.  It is also recommended that you visit the nearest travel clinic prior to departure.

Living and volunteering in another country, often in conditions you are not used to, can take a toll on the body and mind.  In addition to the information that is provided in your pre-departure package, please research how to stay healthy in your country of destination.  It could make all the difference!