Group Trips: Studies & Volunteering – Jaipur, India

ORGANIZED HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY GROUPS WITH 24/7 SUPERVISION

AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

These days, travel is increasingly about EXPERIENCES. So if you’re organizing an end-of-year or study trip, why not turn it into an unforgettable experience 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 real study trip.

Cooperate, enjoy, and learn… 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
• Cultural immersion activities.
• Suitable for teenagers (with consent).
• Cultural activities you’re sure to remember.

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.

Weekends are free for you to rest or travel!

Accommodation and meals

La Volunteer House de Jaipur está idealmente situada para los participantes en los proyectos; una zona residencial próxima al centro, con tiendas, restaurantes, hospital, transportation, etc.
Cuenta con habitaciones de 1 a 4 personas con enfriador y baño, salones y comedor común, TV vía satélite, internet wifi gratuito, lavadora con tendedero, neveras, librería, taquillas, etc. Y siempre
bajo la supervisión y atención del coordinador. Everything is designed to make you feel at home.

Indian meals are prepared at the house. They can be mildly spicy, but volunteers usually love them. Arroz, legumbres, chapati de trigo, verduras, pollo y cordero.

Colors of India Package

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.

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.

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.

Itinerary details

Pickup at New Delhi airport and transfer to your accommodation.
Acclimatization and rest.
 (meals not included)

In the morning, transfer to Agra by train. Check in on arrival. In the afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Breakfast

In the morning, transfer to Jaipur by car, visiting Fatehpur Sikri on the way. On arrival, orientation about the volunteer activities.
Breakfast and dinner

Start of volunteering. Half-day visit to Jaipur.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Volunteering. Afternoon cooking workshop to learn Indian cuisine.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Volunteering in the morning. In the afternoon, a visit to a rural farm
to observe everyday rural life in India.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Volunteering during the day. Free afternoon to explore the markets of Jaipur.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

In the morning, transfer to Udaipur by train. On arrival in Udaipur, check in at the hotel and a half-day tour of Udaipur.

Breakfast.

Free morning to enjoy the city’s colorful markets.
In the afternoon, transfer by train to Jaipur.

Breakfast.

Volunteering during the day. Bollywood dance class to learn some moves.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Volunteering during the day. Indian dress workshop and henna painting — a great photo opportunity!

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Volunteering in the morning. Free afternoon. In the evening, dinner with a local Jaipur family to learn about the life and customs of ordinary people in India.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Farewell to the volunteer work. In the afternoon, transfer to Pushkar. In Pushkar, the camel safari through the desert begins. Night in a tent and dinner.

Breakfast and dinner.

In the morning, transfer to Pushkar to freshen up at a hotel. Morning for a guided visit to the sacred lake and the Brahma temple. Free time to enjoy the markets of Pushkar and do some last-minute shopping. Afternoon train to New Delhi.

Breakfast

Breakfast and transfer to New Delhi airport for the journey home.

• Your children will have an experience to remember in the future.
•  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.
•  It’s a great cultural and travel experience.
•  It’s a chance to enjoy real quality time.
•  It teaches the joy of giving to the community.
•  It’s a great opportunity to pass on VALUES to your children:
  • 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.
  • Humility implicit in every volunteer activity
  • Tolerance toward different ways of thinking and living
  • Respect for others, especially the disadvantaged and those with disabilities
  • Generosity of spirit, by acquiring “the habit of giving” during their volunteer work
  • Kindness toward people, children, and animals.
  • Respect for the environment.
•  It boosts your children’s self-esteem and confidence as they carry out their daily volunteer activities. Volunteering helps children see that they have the power to change others’ lives.
•  It helps your children learn skills for their future:
  • Problem-solving.
  • Paciencia y perseverancia, a medida que encuentran situaciones para las cuales pueden no estar   preparados.
  • Teamwork on the volunteer project.

The program includes.

Our programs include 24/7 supervision and support at the destination, so all you have to worry about is having a good time and living your experience.

•  Pickup at Delhi International Airport and transfer to your accommodation.
•  Orientation and training about India, local customs, and the projects you’ll be
  working on.
•  14 nights of accommodation in the Volunteer House (room with bathroom, Wi-Fi, common areas…).
•  Excursions and trips per the itinerary, and all transfers during the volunteer program.
•  Pre-selected volunteer projects, including the necessary materials, support,
  and daily planning.
•  Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
•  Tickets for train transfers, with air conditioning and a companion.
•  Cultural immersion activities: traditional Henna painting, Indian dress workshop,
  Hindi classes, Indian cooking demonstration…
•  Guided tour of Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, and Udaipur.
•  In-country support in India, available 24/7, every day.
•  Administrative costs.
•  Transfer to Delhi airport.
•  Certified €200 contribution to the CiENViDAS project (per person).
•  International Volunteering Certificate from the CiENViDAS Foundation (per person).

The program does not include.

•  Flight to Delhi.
•  India visa (easily processed online).
•  Travel and medical insurance. (*)
  * TRAVEL INSURANCE: you must take out travel and medical insurance for your peace of mind. Or, if you prefer, we can offer our special insurance for volunteers. Ask us!

All prices and contributions are per person.
ADDITIONAL WEEKS: €180 per person in a double room.
Grupos más numerosos: inquire. 

Don’t wait — spots are limited.

• Prior training: No prior experience required — just enthusiasm and commitment!
• Basic level of English
• 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.
• Required documents:
  • Résumé (CV).
  • Completed pre-registration form.
  • Criminal background check up to date.
• Attitude: An adventurous, caring spirit, and a desire to have fun and learn!

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