Family Solidarity Trip to India

COME TO INDIA WITH YOUR FAMILY: TRAVEL, ENJOY, AND TEACH YOUR
CHILDREN BY EXAMPLE

These days, travel is increasingly about EXPERIENCES. So if you’re considering a family vacation, why not turn it into an unforgettable experience for everyone by combining it with volunteering?

A handful of immersive experiences with the locals, days full of volunteer activities, hours of fun sightseeing, and lots of moments “together” — that’s the perfect recipe for a family trip.

Cooperate, enjoy, and teach your children… a whole life lesson packed into 2 weeks.

Activities

• A balanced mix of volunteering and travel experiences.
• 2 weeks long, with excursions and work on volunteer projects such as TEACHING, WOMEN AND GIRLS EMPOWERMENT, GIRLS’ ORPHANAGE, and CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION.
• A guide accompanying you on excursions and 24/7 support, 7 days a week.
• Activities for the children based on their age or interests.
• Suitable for young children and teenagers.
• Option to enroll older children in a local school for the duration of the program, where they’ll discover learning methods, culture in a foreign country, and, of course, some friends!
• Cultural activities you’re sure to remember.

Why do family volunteering?

1. It strengthens family bonds while sharing valuable experiences with your children and partner.
2.  You live an experience to remember in the future.
3.  You teach by example: what better way to teach your children than by setting an example with your own volunteer work?
4.  It’s a chance to share real quality time.
5.  It’s a lesson in tolerance: being away from the comforts of home or a luxury hotel can help your children appreciate a good life over materialism.
6.  It’s a great cultural experience and travel experience.
7.  It teaches the joy of giving to the community or the environment.
   1. Gratitude for what they have; they’ll be surprised when they see the less fortunate and realize they can be just as happy, or happier.
   2. Humildad implícita en cada actividad de voluntariado, Tolerancia hacia formas de pensar y de vivir diferentes.
   3. Respect for others, especially the disadvantaged and those with disabilities,
   4. Generosity of spirit, by acquiring “the habit of giving” during their volunteer work.
   5.  Kindness toward people, children, and animals.
   6.  Respect for the environment.
   7.  It boosts your children’s self-esteem and confidence as they carry out their daily volunteer activities alongside their parents. Volunteering helps children see that they have the power to change others’ lives.
8. It’s a great opportunity to pass on VALUES to your children:
   1.  It helps your children learn skills for their future:
   2. Problem-solving.
   3.  Patience and perseverance, as they encounter situations they may not be prepared for.
   4. Teamwork on the volunteer project

A volunteer’s day to day

The volunteers you’ll live with come from all over the world and are very different people. But sharing such a profound experience gives the volunteer house a warm atmosphere of companionship and friendship that you feel the moment you land. It’s something close, something special.

So, among friends, your day starts with breakfast in the dining room before heading to your project, where you’ll be welcomed with open arms, since volunteers are highly valued and respected in India. You’ll work roughly from 9:00 to 12:30 or 1:00. Lunch, some free time, and back to work — which is nothing but enormously rewarding time, where your help will give you more than it gives them.

In the afternoons, back at the volunteer house, you’ll have free time to explore the city or take part in the program’s cultural immersion activities. And on weekends… free to rest, or to travel!

Accommodation and meals

The Volunteer House in Jaipur is ideally located for project participants: a residential area near the center, with shops, restaurants, a hospital, transportation, etc. It has rooms for 1 to 4 people with a cooler and bathroom, shared lounges and dining room, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a washing machine with drying rack, fridges, a bookcase, lockers, and more.

And always under the supervision and care of the coordinator. Everything so you feel at home.

As for the food, Indian dishes are prepared that are, yes, a little spicy, but you’re sure to love them. Rice, legumes, wheat chapati, vegetables…. Meals are included per the program.

And if you want a more intense cultural immersion experience, you can also stay with a host family. Very hospitable, they’re a safe, comfortable, and culturally enriching option for a volunteer in India. Our network of carefully selected, experienced families are upper-middle class, with children and/or relatives in their care, and their homes are located near basic services such as markets, public transportation, and shopping centers.

PROGRAM EXCURSIONS

AGRA

If there is a monument to love, it is undoubtedly the magnificent Taj Mahal, an exquisite white-marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Experience a splendid sunrise or sunset view at the Taj Mahal.

Includes transfers, monument entry tickets, hotel, and breakfasts.

PUSHKAR

One of the holiest pilgrimages for Hindus and the only place in India with a temple to the “Creator” God, Brahma. Colorful markets and 500 temples around the sacred lake, where Gandhi’s ashes were scattered and pilgrims bathe at its ghats.

And in the afternoon, off to the desert on camels! Sandy dunes and villages where we can soak up the unique landscape of the Thar Desert. Our safari ends at the camp, where we’ll have dinner and spend the night in a tent… under the stars. Includes transfers, safari, monument entry tickets, a night in the desert, breakfasts, and 1 dinner.

UDAIPUR

Udaipur lies in the south of Rajasthan and is known as the city of 100 lakes, the Venice of the East, or the “most romantic place on the subcontinent” according to the Briton James Tod.
Founded on the shores of Lake Pichola by Maharaja Udai Singh II, after whom it’s named, the city still exudes elegance and class, befitting a past of maharajas and princesses.

•  Possibility of working on different volunteer projects.
•  The program starts and ends in the city of New Delhi.
•  Project duration: from 2 weeks to 1 year.
•  Arrival date: any Monday.
•  Arrival airport: New Delhi International Airport.
•  Working days: Monday to Friday. Typical working hours: 9 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Total volunteer hours: 25–30 hours per week.

The program includes.

• Pickup at Delhi airport and transfer to your accommodation, ensuring a safe, worry-free arrival.
• Accommodation in the Volunteer House or with a host family, with all the comforts you need.
• Guided tour of Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, and Udaipur.
• Tickets for train transfers, with air conditioning and a companion.
• Meals per the program.
• Daily transportation from the accommodation to the project sites.
• 24/7 support and supervision with local staff.
• Cultural activities included, such as henna workshops, Indian cooking classes, and yoga sessions.
• International Volunteering Certificate issued by the CiENViDAS Foundation.
• €200 contribution to the CiENViDAS project, dedicated to improving facilities and opportunities for the children.

The program does not include.

• Flights, which each volunteer must arrange.
• India visa, easily obtained online before the trip.
• Mandatory travel and health insurance, essential to guarantee medical care if needed.

You can deduct 100% of the program cost on your next tax return (in Spain).

Spots are limited, so don’t miss this chance to take a trip with real impact.

Don’t wait — spots are limited.

• Prior training: No prior experience required — just enthusiasm and commitment!
• Minimum age: Be 18 years old at the start of the program. If you are a minor, you’ll need to present consent signed by your parents or guardians.
• Language skills: A basic level of English is required to make communication easier during the program.
• Required documents:
  • Résumé (CV).
  • Completed pre-registration form.
  • Criminal background check up to date.
• Attitude: An adventurous, caring spirit and a real desire to learn, help, and make the most of this unique experience.

This program is designed for people who want to transform lives while immersing themselves in an enriching culture.