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Vii (Volunteer
in India) will provide you with all the assistance you require to ensure
that your experience in India is hassle free. India is an exciting country
that offers you an opportunity to volunteer and experience a lifestyle
vastly different from your daily life. The following information is
provided to ensure that you are well prepared.
Before arriving
in India, you will be best prepared if you follow these steps:
STEP 1:
Contact VolunteerinIndia directly or via an agent and choose a program to
suit your time schedule and your interests.
STEP 2:
Book your flight and Volunteerinindia program
STEP 3:
Ensure you have a valid passport.
STEP 4:
Contact the Indian Embassy and ensure you have the correct visa. Most
Volunteers program in India can be taken on Visitors Visa but please
consult the Indian embassy in your home country for further details
STEP 5:
We will provide you with more information regarding your experience prior
to your departure, please read all materials carefully and email us if you
have any questions.
Theses materials will include:
weather
what clothes to bring
a day in the life of a volunteer
emergency contact list
itinerary
mini important phrase list
STEP 6:
Ensure you are medically fit to travel and have sought advice on any
injections or medication recommended by your doctor.
IMPORTANT: If you do have any medical condition that may require you taking
medication or treatment while you are in India, please advise our team.
STEP 7:
GO SHOPPING! Make a checklist of item you will need for your trip and have
these ready to pack.
STEP 8:
Pack your bags, get on that plane and get ready for one of the most
memorable experiences of your life!!!
ON ARRIVAL
We recommend that you arrive at the Indira Ghandi Airport, New Dehli,
however in some circumstances your arrival destination may be at an
alternate airport, you will advised at the time of your booking of the
program please check these details.
A team member from Volunteerinindia will be at the airport to greet you and
help you reach your next destination. Please look for the Volunteerinindia
sign with our characteristic logo.
ACCOMMODATION:
While joining our program you have the option to stay in homestay, a
hostel/dorm style accommodation or in an Ashram.
Not all theses options are available at all locations so please check with
Volunteerinindia when planning your EXPERIENCE.
 Homestay - Homestay accommodation is one of the best ways to really
learn about the daily life of an Indian family. All our families have been
carefully selected and will provide you with a room, 3 meals per day and
their warm hospitality. An average family home may consist of about
four member, India still follow follows a joint family system.
 Dorm/Hostel accommodation This alternative to homestay can offer you
more freedom and in some volunteer programs may be the only alternative.
Once again, VolunteerinIndia has chosen facilities that as much as possible
can ensure your comfort. All facilities are also chosen on compliance with
service standards and are a safe environment for you.
 Ashram / Mediation retreats -
Participating in the life of an ashram
is an experience that should not be missed while you are in India. You day
in an ashram will likely start with mediation before breakfast and you will
participate as all other members of the ashram. Each ashram has its own
set of rules and these will be detailed to you upon application. |
