Jaipur Volunteering Program
Why a Volunteer Program?
Volunteering is a beautiful way to travel with numerous benefits that are being enjoyed by tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year.
If you are looking to have fun, make a difference and do it safely then you can look forward to
making a volunteering trip for the following reasons:
- Experience the real culture of your destination – unmatchable by any other type of travel.
- Make a difference to a community or environmental project.
- Travel safely in a well-organised packaged program
- Pay fair prices for trips that offer a lot of great experiences.
- Visit famous highlights and nature reserves or have soft adventures.
- Be a proud, 21st -century global citizen, travelling responsibly.
Why India ?
Reasons India Should Be Your Next Trip
Vibrant, exuberant, boisterous, chaotic, maddening…it’s hard to say what you will think of India. Each experi- ence ends up being completely unique because of how much India has to offer. At the very least, everyone that visits India will be able to say they have been on an adventure. These are the top 6 reasons India is a place you should visit in your lifetime.
The further off the beaten path you travel, the friendlier the locals seem to become in India. You might be invited to partake in children’s games on the street, or welcomed for a meal at a local’s house. In any case, you are likely to experience the warmth of the people soon after you reach India.
The diversity in India is astonishing and, food is pretty high up on the priority list. As a traveller, this means endless local dishes to sample. As you head North, you encounter delicious creamy curries that warm up your stomach. A few must-try recipes are mutton Rogan josh, Parathas, and tandoori chicken. Southern Indian food makes use of coconut, seafood, and rice. Be careful, the food tends to be spicier in the South than the North. If you are vegetarian, India will be a haven for you as much of the population is Hindu and offers vegetarian options.
If you are interested in religion and spirituality, India is a mecca for all the major world religions. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated in India, and you will experience daily practices regularly. You may find opportunities to take part in a meditation retreat, during which you will live a life like the Buddha. Or you can learn about both the body and mind through yoga.
The folk art of India is still thriving in the local communities and is slowly making a return to the big cities. Artists often use whatever they have on hand for their creations and most pieces have a story behind them. There is something new to learn in each re-gion, as they all have their own styles and they can offer insight into Indian culture.
The Ganges River runs from the Himalayas all the way to the Bay of Bengal, a distance of 2,525 kilometres. Hindu's rely on the river for fishing, agriculture and industry, but it has a meaning beyond practical use. It is considered to be the transporter of prayers of a believer to heaven and, if you swim in the river, it is said to purify the soul. Varanasi is the oldest city in India, and this is where Hindu's travel to participate in ceremonies, or cremate bodies along the Gan- ges riverbed. It is believed that if the ashes are washed away in the river, the soul is guaranteed to be transported to heaven, es- caping the cycle of rebirth.
One of the most famous monuments in the world, this building is a symbol of India. It was commissioned in 1632 and mostly com- pleted by 1643, although new construction took place for another ten years. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. It is widely believed to be one of the most remarkable architectural wonders ever created. You won't regret visiting this building. India is a land of wonder. No matter what you choose to explore there, you will find you’ve learned something about the world and about yourself when you leave.
Jaipur, India Volunteer Program
Here is a sample of a 4-week volunteer program. If you want to travel for shorter or longer
durations, then let us know and will give you a plan for that.
Based on your budget, you can do this program in 2 forms, “Volunteering Only Program”
or “Volunteer and Travel Program”.
Volunteer only Program
Volunteer and Travel Program
Day 1, Monday
Arrival at Jaipur International airport and transfer to accommodation settle down
Arrival at Jaipur International airport and transfer to accommodation settle down
Day 2, Tuesday
Welcome meeting and orientation start. • Orienta on includes talks & presentatons on: • India & its culture • Social development and the role of volunteers • How to do volunteer work • Project actvites • Cultural responsibility • Personal safety & Code of Conducts • Introduction on to the allotted project. Afernoon Hindi Language lesson and local market visit
Welcome meeting and orientation start. • Orienta on includes talks & presentatons on: • India & its culture • Social development and the role of volunteers • How to do volunteer work • Project actvites • Cultural responsibility • Personal safety & Code of Conducts • Introduction to the allotted project. Afernoon Hindi Language lesson and local market visit
Day 3, Wednesday
Volunteering project work starts with the daily schedule of volunteering, cultural actvites and free time. Afternoon Hindi language lesson
Volunteering project work starts with the daily schedule of volunteering, cultural actvites and free time. Afternoon Hindi language lesson
Day 4, Thursday
Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Hindilanguage class.
Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Hindilanguage class.
Day 5, Friday
Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Hindilanguage class.
Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Hindilanguage class.
Day 6, Saturday
Free Weekend.
One night, two-day excursion to Agra for visiting the famous Taj Mahal and Red Fort
Day 7, Sunday
Free Weekend.
Return from the Taj Mahal trip.
Day 8, Mon
Volunteering project continues. Afternoon cooking Demonstration and free time
Volunteering project continues. Afternoon cooking Demonstration and free time.
Day 9, Tues
Volunteering in the morning. Visit a local family in the evening forlearning about day to day life in India and have a meal with them.
Volunteering in the morning. Visit a local family in the evening for learning about day to day life in India and havea meal with them.
Day 10, Wed
Volunteering in the morning. Afternoon Bollywood dance workshop to learn some moves of this popular Indian dancing style
Volunteering in the morning. Afternoon Bollywood dance workshop to learn some moves of this popular Indian dancing style.
Day 11, Thur
Volunteering during the day and a yoga workshop to try your hands at this ancient practice for per- sonal wellbeing.
Volunteering during the day and a yoga workshop to try your hands at this ancientpractice for personal wellbeing.
Day 12, Fri
Continue volunteering in the morning and afternoon workshop with henna painting anddressing like locals for a cool photo op.
Continue volunteering in the morning and afternoon workshop with henna painting anddressing like locals for a cool photo op.
Day 13, Sat
Free Weekend.
Start a weekend excursion to Pushkar, a holy city for Hindus. Here get on top of a camel for safari and camping into the desert. Sleep overnight at the desert camp.
Day 14, Sun
Free Weekend.
Visit Pushkar during the day and return to Jaipur in the evening.
Day 15, Mon
Continue the volunteering project. (a departure for 2-week program participants).
Continue the volunteering project. (a departure for 2-week program participants).
Day 16-19, Tue-Fri
Continue volunteering project.
Continue volunteering project.
Day 20, Sat
Free Weekend.
Start a trip to Udaipur, the "City of Lakes", Sightseeing upon arrival. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 21, Sun
Free Weekend.
Return from Udaipur Excursion and overnight.
Day 22, Mon
Continue volunteering project. ( Departure for 3- week program participants)
Continue volunteering project. ( Departure for 3- week program participants)
Day 23-26, Tue-Fri
Continue Volunteering project
Continue Volunteering project
Day 27, Sun
Free Weekend.
See the majestic Indian tiger on a Tiger Safari at Ranthambore National Park (Note: From April to September, the Ranthambore National Park is closed and alternatively, an excursion to the "Blue City" Jodhpur will be organised.)
Day 28, Sun
Free Weekend.
Return from excursion and overnight.
Day 29, Mon
Departure transfer to Jaipur Airport for the journey back home.
Departure transfer to Jaipur Airport for the journey back home.
*Participants can choose to travel on weekends by purchasing excursions additionally.
Typical Daily Schedule
Monday – Saturday
While the schedule of the day depends on the project, overall, it looks a bit like the following:
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Activities Time
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Breakfast at accommodation 7:00 - 8:00
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Project volunteering work 8:00 - 13:00
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Lunch 13:30 - 14:30
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Cultural workshops- as per program schedule 15:00 - 16:00
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Preparation meeting/lesson planning for the next day 16:00 - 17:00
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Tea/coffee at the accommodation 17:00 - 17:30
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Dinner at accommodation 19:00 - 20:00
Lunch may be offered a packed lunch or lunch at the project depending on different factors such as distance from accommodation and others. *The scheduled time table mentioned above may change due to the need of the project or any other circumstances.
Jaipur, India Volunteer Program Practical Details
The following listed project are available in our Jaipur (India) location.
Medical & Nursing Project
(Important note: This project has a different fee.)
Program Dates
Here are the start dates of the program this year. Please note:
- Start date of the program is the day when you arrive at the designated airport.
- The programs include one extra day on top of the weekly duration. For example, the 2-week program is 14 nights, and 15 days, week program is 28 nights and 29 days and so on.
Start Date
08-01-2024
End Date
22-Jan-24(2W)
29-Jan-24(3W)
05-Feb-24(4W)
Start Date
22-Jan-24
End Date
05-Feb-24(2W)
12-Feb-24(3W)
19-Feb-24(4W)
Start Date
05-Feb-24
End Date
19-Feb-24(2W)
26-Feb-24(3W)
04-Mar-24(4W)
Start Date
19-Feb-24
End Date
04-Mar-24(2W)
11-Mar-24(3W)
18-Mar-24(4W)
Start Date
04-Mar-24
End Date
18-Mar-24(2W)
25-Mar-24(3W)
01-Apr-24(4W)
Start Date
18-Mar-24
End Date
01-Apr-24(2W)
08-Apr-24(3W)
15-Apr-24(4W)
Start Date
01-Apr-24
End Date
15-Apr-24(2W)
22-Apr-24(3W)
29-Apr-24(4W)
Start Date
15-Apr-24
End Date
29-Apr-24(2W)
06-May-24(3W)
13-May-24(4W)
Start Date
29-Apr-24
End Date
13-May-24(2W)
20-May-24(3W)
27-May-24(4W)
Start Date
13-May-24
End Date
27-May-24(2W)
03-Jun-24(3W)
10-Jun-24(4W)
Start Date
27-May-24
End Date
10-Jun-24(2W)
17-Jun-24(3W)
24-Jun-24(4W)
Start Date
10-Jun-24
End Date
24-Jun-24(2W)
01-Jul-24(3W)
08-Jul-24(4W)
Start Date
24-Jun-24
End Date
08-Jul-24(2W)
15-Jul-24(3W)
22-Jul-24(4W)
Start Date
08-Jul-24
End Date
22-Jul-24(2W)
29-Jul-24(3W)
05-Aug-24(4W)
Start Date
22-Jul-24
End Date
05-Aug-24(2W)
12-Aug-24(3W)
19-Aug-24(4W)
Start Date
05-Aug-24
End Date
19-Aug-24(2W)
26-Aug-24(3W)
02-Sep-24(4W)
Start Date
19-Aug-24
End Date
02-Sep-24(2W)
09-Sep-24(3W)
16-Sep-24(4W)
Start Date
02-Sep-24
End Date
16-Sep-24(2W)
23-Sep-24(3W)
30-Sep-24(4W)
Start Date
16-Sep-24
End Date
30-Sep-24(2W)
07-Oct-24(3W)
14-Oct-24(4W)
Start Date
30-Sep-24
End Date
14-Oct-24(2W)
21-Oct-24(3W)
28-Oct-24(4W)
Start Date
14-Oct-24
End Date
28-Oct-24(2W)
04-Nov-24(3W)
11-Nov-24(4W)
Start Date
28-Oct-24
End Date
11-Nov-24(2W)
18-Nov-24(3W)
25-Nov-24(4W)
Start Date
11-Nov-24
End Date
25-Nov-24(2W)
02-Dec-24(3W)
09-Dec-24(4W)
Start Date
25-Nov-24
End Date
09-Dec-24(2W)
16-Dec-24(3W)
23-Dec-24(4W)
Start Date
09-Dec-23
End Date
23-Dec-23(2W)
30-Dec-24(3W)
06-Jan-24(4W)
Start Date
23-Dec-23
End Date
06-Jan-24(2W)
13-Jan-24(3W)
20-Jan-24(4W)
Weekend Excursions
These trips are packed full of beautiful sights, joyous fun and exhilarating adventure.
Arrival and Departure Procedure
Arriving into and departing from an unfamiliar country can cause stress. Especially if you are visiting the
country for the first time. Read these instructions carefully and have them be known to your travel agent
because at any scheduled start date we are picking up people arriving from all parts of the world to join the
program.
Once we have you on the program, you can just relax because we will pick you up, no matter what time of
the day it is. You will also have multiple phone numbers to reach out to, in case your flight is delayed, or you
miss the connection altogether. Once you provide us with your flight details, we have you covered.
Arrival Procedure
Please arrive by flights that have their scheduled arrival time from 10 AM on the start date of the pro- gram until 6 AM on the following day ( Day 2) of the program. If the flight is delayed inside a reasonable time, then we will wait for you – else call us, and we will come to pick you up.
Arrival pickups or flights with their scheduled arrival time outside of these hours will be charged extra.
Check in at accommodation is available from 12 noon on Day 1 of the program, even though, we attempt to have you checked in at the accommodation, as early as possible.
Please exit from departure gate and wait outside of exit gate at Cape Town International airport.
Please be advised that you will see a board with the Idex logo instead of your personal name when searching for our airport pickup representative.
Departure transfers outside these times or schedules are available on extra charges.
During departure, check out time from the accommodation is 12 noon on the last day of the program (for ex, Day 15 on a 2-week program).
Departure procedure
Airport transfer on departure is available from 8 PM on the 2nd last day of the program (for ex, Day 14, Day 21, Day 28 in case of 2 weeks, 3 weeks or 4 week programs respectively) until 10 AM on the last day of the program (for ex, Day 15, Day 22, Day 29 in case of 2 week, 3 week or 4 week programs respec- tively).
Departure transfer will be available at gaps of 2 hours, and you will be asked to take the most conven- ient transfer based on your flight's departure time.
Departure transfers outside these times or schedules are available on extra charges.
During departure, check out time from the accommodation is 12 noon on the last day of the program (for ex, Day 15 on a 2-week program).
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