Elephant Program
The Indian elephants are animals in danger of extinction. For this reason, it is important to maintain the sanctuaries that are located in Jaipur-India, to conserve these animals that are victims of hunters or forced labor. The volunteer will develop a kind relationship with these animals which includes feeding, bathing them and carrying out certain activities in the field to ensure the welfare and conservation of elephants.
Volunteer Programs
Purpose
India is characterized by the respect that its population has towards the animals; elephants are one of them. These animals are very respected and have become the iconic animal in India. About 20% are domestic and are used as a means of transportation by which their care is an essential part for the survival of the species. With our program of elephant care, you will be able to help the preservation and support in the tasks of caring for these animals.
Change
The support that we provide for the conservation of elephants is vital since it is a species that is in danger of extinction. Our volunteers undertake the tasks of elephant care generating awareness from the moment they are involved in the program. In addition, they will have the opportunity to learn the importance of caring for these animals from instructors and understanding the respect for living beings.
Action
Throughout your participation you can learn and understand more about the close relationship that the people of India and the elephants have. You can do this through the tasks of care performed like the feeding and bathing of the elephants. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about the habits that elephants have as well as their interaction with their natural habitat.
Location
Jaipur , India
Rajasthan is the largest of the northeastern states of India. Sharing borders with Pakistan to the west, Gujarat to the southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast and Panjab to the north. Rajasthan is located in the Thar Desert in the west zone of the Ghaggar river. One of the smallest ranges in the world, the Aravalli Mountains, contain the most unique mountain station of the state, mount Abu is recognized for their Temples Dilwara. Two national tiger reserves are located to the east of the state: Ranthambore and Sariska.
Quick Facts
Official Language:
Hindi, English
Population:
1,295,291,543
Capital:
New Delhi
Land Area:
Religion:
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam
Currency:
indian rupee
Literacy Rate:
63%
Program Details
Program Details
Highlights
Volunteers have the opportunity to work in India in one of our programs such as: Teaching Program, Women Empowerment Kids Program, Orphanage Program, Elephant Program and Disabled Children Program. In this way you will be able to know, learn, feel and live the culture and customs of this fascinating country. We give you the opportunity to live the experience of generating changes through your help to those who need it most. Remember that everything starts with you.
A Day as a Volunteer
- 06:30 – 07:00 Breakfast
- 07:00 - 12:30 Time of rest where you can go out to be explored
- 13:00 - 15:00 Traditional Lunch
- 15:00 - 18:00 Departure of the volunteers to projects
- 19:00 - 20:00 Traditional Dinner
Volunteer Activities
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Feed Elephants
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Paint Elephants
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Clean Elephants
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Cleaning the areas
Accomodation
Volunteering in the India program gives you the opportunity of living in a volunteer house where you can share good times with people from other countries while you are performing this experience. The House has dormitories and accomodation system organized by gender. The residence is located in a closed complex which guarantees the safety of our volunteers for their participation. The house has a bathroom, kitchen where they serve food, a living room and a terrace which is the ideal place to relax. We also offer Internet service so that you can be connected with your friends and family, but you must take into account that the system of connection is not of high speed. We recommend to always keep the volunteer house facilities in perfect condition, so write them down as part of your daily tasks.
Meals
The program includes food during the entire period of participation. You will have access to 3 traditional meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Volunteers will gather in the main dining room of the House for breakfast, while lunch and dinner are made by a family member of our local coordinator. Generally, the Indian food is vegetarian but the volunteers will have days when they can eat chicken.
What's Included
- Information pre-arrival to the volunteers on the different tourism activities that can perform throughout the country during his free time
- Speech to minimize the effects of the cultural shock when entering the projects
- Speech on security, locality and culture
- Transfer service from the Airport
- 24 /7 support in case of emergency
- Long term experienced staff
- 24/7 in-country support
- Accommodation and food included in the cost of the program, 3 meals per day from Monday to Sunday
- Monitoring and regular monitoring in the volunteer program
- Projects Insurance
- Certificate of Participation
What's Not Included
- Airplane Tickets International or charges related to passport, taxes or documents for obtaining a visa
- Life insurance or travel
- Costs associated with vaccines and personal medicines
- Transportation within the country
- Costs associated with cultural activities and tourist
- Personal expenses or articles of personal use
Dates & Costs
Length Of Participation
Stories
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