Workcamps in Indien

FSL-India (Field Services and Intercultural Learning)

FSL-India Work Camps
Program Year June 2010 -April 2011

About FSL-India

FSL-India is a dynamic youth organization which undertakes social action through the international
exchange of young people. FSL-India was established in India in 2001 with the support of several wellknown
international organizations involved in the field of international volunteer services.
We are a non-profit organization and are independent of public funding. We organize ourselves topromote Global Understanding, Inter-cultural learning and to work for togetherness encouraged by
World Peace through Youth Mobility.
Being an active NGO in the field of development in general, we do not support any political or religious
groups. We co-operate with a large number of NGOs and local communities in organizing our projects.
Through volunteering, FSL-India aims to offer Indian youth, women, children, farmers, fishermen and
other vulnerable sections of society direct contact with youth from abroad. International volunteerscan make a positive impact towards the local communities, by encouraging them to continue the work
initiated by FSL and the volunteers. It also works in a reciprocal way for international participants toexperience an exciting time in India.
FSL India undertakes a variety of volunteer projects across India and its head office is located inBangalore, Karnataka. The organization runs regional centers from where our activities are
coordinated at the local level. FSL-India does projects that are always in co-operation with the localcommunity, and in a section where the international volunteers can make a real impact towards the
local communities, by encouraging the work initiated by FSL India and the volunteers.

Our Ideology

We believe that the experience of living and working with people from varied cultural backgrounds
tends to create understanding and respect, something we should all work on and feel responsible for,
in this world!
We are part of a worldwide network of like-minded organizations that strive to make a difference byencouraging youth on the values of service through work camps for the local communities. We send
and receive young people to/from all across the globe, by giving an opportunity to everyone to make adifference in his/her own life by sharing responsibilities and to shape his/her destiny into his/her
hands.
Volunteering is the heart of our work and activities. We initiate work camps together with local
communities in building a more peaceful and self-content society.
By placing volunteers throughout India and the world in various communities, we show interest in the
work and lives of people, which in turn encourages them to take up their own intiatives and find localsolutions. We also hope to make people more aware of the world in which they live and its unlimited
possibilities.
In this endeavor, it helps open the minds of local communities towards internationalism in an age of
globalization. It further encourages exchange of individual experiences and points of view among allthe participants involved. It also creates awareness and reflection on one's own culture.

Expectations from the Volunteers

FSL-India expects all volunteers to:

• Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organized
by their sending organization.
• Co-operate with FSL by adapting to their new culture.
• Co-operate with the work camp's team leader, who is in charge at all times of the volunteer's security.
• Show responsibility towards their work.
• Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings.
• Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/airconditioning,
no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all
times, mosquitoes...etc)
• Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative.
• Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently.
Volunteers should make an effort in trying to communicate in the local language; this shows
their interest.
• Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are
expected to come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas!
• Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation.
• Behavior and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.
Moreover, being with FSL India means that you are part of an international community of volunteersfrom all over the world, which presents a unique experience for the youth. Besides gaining new skills
of communication, practical knowledge and work experience, volunteers become aware of the
importance of being socially active.

Costs

FSL India is a non-profit organization and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of
the camp are sustained through participation fees from volunteers. Therefore volunteers are expectedto pay the participation fee mentioned below besides all their personal costs needed to come to India
(travel/vaccinations/etc):
All work camps conducted by FSL India last for two or three weeks.

FSL Work Camps

Two Weeks: Rs. 7,500/

FSL Special Work Camps (SPL)

Two Weeks: Rs. 10,000/-

Three Weeks: Rs. 15,000/

FSL India Special Work Camps (SPL):

FSL India conducts Special camps in order to facilitate further improvement to go an extra mile tomaintain a stronger relationship with its local partners. Special camps deliver extra support to the communities. For example: Happy Hearts, building play parks, construction, painting, distribution ofmaterials for education, medical aid...etc, depending on the specific needs of the present situation.
Some special camps have a duration of three weeks.

What does the volunteer participation fee cover:

We are a non-profit organization, so we have kept our prices as affordable as possible. We receiveabsolutely no financial support from the government of India or from any other foreign agency. The
main source of income available for FSL is the participation fee that is collected from the volunteers.

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):

1. Project development: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some
projects require more expenditures than others.
2. Volunteers hosting payments: FSL India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation toproject site for participants -which differs from project to project.
3. Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, professional
charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is
also included in the Project running cost.
4. Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us.
5. Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of
volunteers and by organizing short-term work camps, FSL India also makes occasional
donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.
6. Office expenses including salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing,
stationery, electricity and other equipments.
7. International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL sends
representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners
and develop its activities.
8. Participation fees to international conferences and meetings: on such occasions, FSL also hasto pay a participation fee.
9. International membership fees: Every year FSL India renews membership of international
networks and platforms of like-minded organizations.
10. Promotional Material & Web Site costs.

Other Details

- All Camps start on a Monday.

- The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information
on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sentatleast one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining
the workcamp.

- The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical
vaccinations needed for the specific area.

- The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local
environment and community is expected at all times.

- Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal
direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

- The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the
local currency (Indian Rupees).

CAMP CODE DATES PLACE THEME DURATION

SEPTEMBER - 2010
FSL-WC-470 6th to 19th Sep Yercaud Tribal/kids/Environm ent 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-471 6th to 19th Sep Ham pi Social /Heritage 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-472 13th to 26th Sep Kundapur Social/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-120 13th to 26th Sep Mahabalipuram Kids/Cultural 2 Weeks

OCTOBER - 2010
FSL-WC-473 4th to17th Oct Wayanad/Kerala Tribal/Social 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-474 4th to 17th Oct Kanyakum ari Social/Kids/Culture 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-475 18th to 31st Oct Coorg Tribal/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-121 4th to 24th Oct Dharam sala Tibetan Culture / Kids / Environment 3 Weeks
FSL-SPL-122 11th to 24th Oct Goa Social/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-123 11th to 24th Oct Kundapur Sea Turtle Conservation/Environm ent 2 Weeks

NOVEMBER - 2010
FSL-WC-476 8th to 21st Nov Rajasthan/Jodhpur Social/Rural/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-477 15th to 28th Nov Mysore Social/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-124 8th to 21nd Nov Kundapur Sea Turtle Conservation/Environm ent 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-125 8th to 28th Nov Kerala Yoga/Ayurveda/Kids 3 Weeks
FSL-SPL-126 15th to 28th Nov Kolkata Social/Happy Heart/Kids 2 Weeks

DECEMBER - 2010
FSL-WC-478 6th to 19th Dec Mysore Social/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-479 6th to 19th Dec Darjeeling Social/Culture 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-127 6th to 19th Dec Kolkata Social/Happy Heart/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-128 6th to 26th Dec Kerala Yoga/Ayurveda/Kids 3 Weeks
FSL-SPL-129 13th to 26th Dec Kundapur Sea Turtle Conservation/Environm ent 2 Weeks

JANUARY - 2011
FSL-WC-480 3rd to 16th Jan Bangalore Social /Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-481 10th to 23rd Jan Wayanad/Kerala Tribal/Social 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-482 3rd to 16th Jan Rajasthan/Jodhpur Social/Rural/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-130 10th to 23rd Jan Kundapur Sea Turtle Conservation/Environm ent 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-131 17th to 30th Jan Kolkata Social/Happy Heart/Kids 2 Weeks

FEBRUARY - 2011
FSL-WC-483 7th to 20th Feb Yercaud Tribal/Social 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-484 7th to 20th Feb Pondicherry Social/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-485 14th to 27th Feb Darjeeling Social/Culture 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-132 14th to 27th Feb Kundapur Sea Turtle Conservation/Environm ent 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-133 14th to 27th Jan Kolkata Social/Happy Heart/Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-134 7th to 27th Feb Kerala Yoga/Ayurveda/Social 3 Weeks

MARCH - 2011
FSL-WC-486 14th to 27th March Kundapur Environm ent/Social 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-487 7th to 20th March Goa Social/Happy heart 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-488 7th to 20th March Yercaud Tribal/Social 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-135 14th to 27th March Kodaikanal Kids/Environment 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-136 7th to 27th March Dharam sala Tibetan Culture / Kids / Environment 3 Weeks

APRIL - 2011
FSL-WC-489 4th to 17th April Bangalore Social /Kids 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-490 4th to 17th April Coorg Tribal/ Environm ent 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-491 11th to 24th April Yercaud Tribal/kids/Environm ent 2 Weeks
FSL-WC-492 11th to 24th April Chikmangalur Social /Culture 2 Weeks
FSL-SPL-137 4th to 17th April Kodaikanal Social/Environm ent 2 Weeks

FSL-India Workcamp Map:

To view the FSL-India workcamp locations on a map of India, use the following link:

www.fsl-india.org/workcampmap/

Bangalore (Social/Kids) WC -461, 466, 480, 489

The Project: In this project we will work along with different organizations involved in the development of the underprivileged. The slum reality is a big issue in the entire country. Our aim is to spread awareness among the people and to give them more instruments to feel confident and feel free to decide for their future, and for the future of a new generation. The mission of this project is to:

. Organize a multi-purpose project to involve the community and sensitize community/people about the Health & Hygiene problems.
. Educate the children to build a better and more conscious society.
. Awareness of Environmental issues to children and villagers.
. Working with other NGO's in community service projects.

The kind of schedule and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities and the needs of the moment, to improve the achievements in a long-term view. Every camp will be different. The work could be with orphan/school/street/slum children. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.
Location: Bangalore Rural & Urban, South India Bangalore is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At the FSL Home base, in shared rooms.

Chikmangalur (Social/Culture) WC - 492

The Project: Chikmangalur is one of the largest coffee producing regions of Karnataka and boasts of the most extraordinary and hypnotizing landscapes in the region. Chikmangalur has a rich historical background and has one of the most interesting communities.
In the first week of the camp, the volunteers will be visiting the schools and rural settlement of the region to present the importance of health and hygiene, environment awareness and the need for education among the adults along with the children. Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the
people of this region. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team.
Volunteers can also visit the coffee plantations and take a walk in the reserve forests.
By collaborating with local NGOs FSL aims to provide basic awareness to the local population. The program will be mainly in schools/rural areas where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given out through the presentation and dramas/plays.
Location: Chikmangalur is situated in the beautiful Kodagu region of Karnataka state and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its animal and plant species in this region. Chikmangalur is accessible by bus/air from Mangalore and Bangalore.
The nearest Rail junction is Mangalore. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet.
Accommodation: In Hostels, Hotels or Dormitories

Coorg (Tribal / Kids) WC -469, 475

The Project: Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means "dense forest on steep hill". It is a district located near the city of Mysore (Karnataka State) amongst scenery of misty hills, lush forests, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views. FSL India cooperates with several local NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages, working with local schools in teaching English, building playgrounds and assisting various underprivileged schools. The volunteers will spread awareness about solid waste management to schoolchildren. They will also be involved in activities such as creative education and teaching basic English and Math through games, art and songs with the children from the local schools, The work will include some amount of physical work for
the renovation and betterment of the schools (painting, building playground, etc.).
Location: In several villages (Guntikopa, Ponnampet, Madikeri), District of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka State.
Coorg is accessible from Mysore, Bangalore or Mangalore by bus. Bangalore has an international airport. The exact meeting point will be mentioned on the info sheets.
Accommodation: At the FSL Home base, in shared rooms.

Coorg (Tribal/Environment) WC-490

The Project: Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means "dense forest on steep hill". It is a district located near the city of Mysore (Karnataka State) amongst scenery of misty hills, lush forests, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views. FSL India cooperates with several local environmental organizations to conduct camps focusing on a variety of short term projects which include environmental protection, re-forestation, tree planting, working along several NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages, working with local schools in teaching English, building playgrounds and assisting various underprivileged schools. The work will vary a lot in the camps and will always include some amount of physical work.
Location: In several villages (Guntikopa, Ponnampet, Madikeri), District of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka State.
Coorg is accessible from Mysore, Bangalore or Mangalore by bus. Bangalore has an international airport. The exact meeting point will be mentioned on the info sheets.
Accommodation: At the FSL Home base, in shared rooms.

Darjeeling (Social/Culture) WC - 479, 485

The Project: Darjeeling is a town in West Bengal and is famous for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is situated at an average elevation of 6982 ft (2128 m) and is also known as 'Queen of the Hills'.
In the first week of the camp, the volunteers will be visiting the schools and rural settlement of the region to present the importance of health and hygiene, environment awareness and the need for education among the adults along with the children. Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the people of this region. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team.
Volunteers can also visit the coffee plantations and take a walk in the reserve forests.
By collaborating with local NGOs, FSL aims to provide basic awareness to the local population. The program will be mainly in schools/rural areas where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given out through the presentation and dramas/plays.
Location: The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra (96kms). There are direct flight connections with Delhi, Calcutta. The closest railway station is New Jalpaiguri about 88kms away from Darjeeling. It has direct railway connections with Calcutta, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai. Regular bus services are also available. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Goa (Social/Happy Heart) WC -487

The Project: Situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea), Goa was the former Portuguese colony and is one of India's most cherished and prominent places for travelers since many years for its remarkable palm-fringed beaches.
"Have fun while you learn", is the concept of our ongoing Happy Hearts projects, exclusively for the orphan and street children. Entertainment with Education is the method of these projects where the volunteers will teach the children basic English, Maths, Health and Hygiene awareness through art, music, dance, songs, plays etc. The volunteers will take the children out on a one-day picnic in an effort to bring some entertainment into their lives. Apart from just play and fun, the children will also be visiting various vocational centers like biofarms, parks, nature clubs, museums etc. This will help to form ideas in the minds of the young children, which would later evolve as they grow to take up careers in their lives and bring consciousness about the environment and the planet they live in.
Requirements: You have to love children, as you will be surrounded with loads of them everyday. No prior experience in teaching is required, but appreciated. The volunteers should have an intermediate level of English at least.
Location: Panjim city, in Goa State. Panjim is the capital of the state of Goa.
Panjim is accessible by air. Domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Panjim Airport. The nearest international airports are Mumbai and Bangalore. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from Bombay and Bangalore. The exact meeting point will be mentioned In the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Hampi (Social/Heritage) WC - 471

The Project: Located in the central part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern part of India, Hampi is definitely one of the most interesting travel destinations in the map of India. It is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar, now declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments are breathtaking. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi speaks of the splendor of the Vijaynagar Empire.
Work camps in Hampi will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage site and on creating awareness among the locals and the tourists. The volunteers will be involved in cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees and plants, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The work will include physical work and will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, plays etc.
Location: Hampi, North Karnataka, 350 kms from Bangalore, and 13 km from Hospet.
Hampi Bazaar (full name of the village) is accessible by bus from Bangalore and Goa. The nearest train station is in Hospet (13 kms). The nearest international airports are Goa, Bangalore and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Kanyakumari (Social/Kids/Culture) WC -474

Speaking of the topography of India, the Northern side is covered by the wide range of the huge snow clad Himalayas. The west is covered by the Arabian Sea. The East is covered by the Bay of Bengal. The southern side is very unique as both these seas mingle with the Indian Ocean.
Kanyakumari lies at the meeting point of the three bodies of water: the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is the southernmost town of the Indian mainland. Kanyakumari is located in Tamilnadu state, at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula. It is also called Cape Comorin.
The Project: In this project we will work along with different organizations involved in the development of the underprivileged. Our aim is to spread awareness among the people and to give them more instruments to feel confident and feel free to decide for their future, and for the future of a new generation. The mission of this project is to educate the children to build a better and more conscious society. We will also be working with other NGO's in community service projects. Volunteers will be involved in teaching basic English, Maths, Health and Hygiene to school children through art, music, dance, songs etc.
The kind of schedule and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities and the needs of the moment, to improve the achievements in a long-term view. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.
Location: Kanyakumari, South India Buses are frequently available from Thiruvananthapuram, the closest major transport hub. Long distance buses are available from Chennai (Madras), Coimbatore, Madurai etc The exact Meeting point will be mentioned In the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guest house, in shared rooms

Kundapur (Social/Kids/Environment) WC - 462

The Project: Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its animal and plant species in this region.
FSL has been developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers. We cooperate with a large number of schools, orphanages, institutions for special education and the local authorities to develop projects that are meaningful for the development of this rural town. Work camps will focus on rural development, environment protection and children. The volunteers will spread awareness about environment protection and solid waste management to schoolchildren. They will also be involved in activities such as Creative Education and teaching basic English and Maths through games, art and songs with the children from the local schools, including disabled kids (physically and/or mentally). The work might include some physical work for the renovation and betterment of the schools (painting, building playground, renovating kitchens and toilets etc.).
Location: Kundapur is situated 100 kms north of the city of Mangalore, 300 kms from Panjim (Goa), and 450 kms from Bangalore. Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Mangalore, Bangalore, Goa, and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At the FSL Home Base, in shared rooms.

Kundapur (Social/Kids) WC - 472

The Project: Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its animal and plant species in this region.
FSL has been conducting an awareness program all throughout the state for several years with a local group of specialists. This year again several camps will be conducted but with different themes. FSL has received inquiries about supporting other areas as well, such as social development, awareness programs and creative education for the rural kids of that region.
The volunteers will be visiting the schools and rural settlements of the region to present the importance of health and hygiene awareness and the need for education among the adults along with the children.
Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the people of this region.
Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team.
The program will be mainly in schools/orphanages where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given through presentations and dramas/plays.
Location: Kundapur is situated 100 kms north of the city of Mangalore, 300 kms from Panjim (Goa), and 450 kms from Bangalore. Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Mangalore, Bangalore, Goa, and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At the FSL Home Base, in shared rooms.

Kundapur (Environment/Social) WC - 486

The Project: Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its animal and plant species in this region.
FSL India has been developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers. We cooperate with a large number of local NGOs and local authorities to develop projects that are meaningful for the development of this rural town. Work camps will focus on rural development and environment protection. The volunteers will spread awareness about environment protection and solid waste management to the locals through plays and street dramas.
Volunteers will also get an exposure to the Eco-clubs and Eco-Tourism projects initiated by FSL India in this region. Some physical work like planting trees or making a garden could be involved.
Location: Kundapur is situated 100 kms north of the city of Mangalore, 300 kms from Panjim (Goa), and 450 kms from Bangalore. Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Mangalore, Bangalore, Goa, and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At the FSL Home Base, in shared rooms.

Mysore (Social/Kids) WC - 477, 478

Mysore is a city in the state of Karnataka in Southern India. It was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar dynasty and is considered the cultural capital of the state. The city has recorded history dating back a thousand years and a mythical history which explains the origin of the name -apparently, this was the place where the demon Mahishasura was slain by the Goddess Chamundi. You will find a statue of the demon on Chamundi hill which commemorates this event.
The Project: In this project we will work along with different organizations involved in the development of the underprivileged. The slum reality is a big issue in the entire country; our aim is to spread awareness among the people and to give them more instruments to feel confident and free to decide for their future, and for the
future of a new generation. The mission of this project is to:
. Organize a multi-purpose project to involve the community and sensitize community/people about the Health & Hygiene problems.
. Educate the children to build a better and more conscious society.
. Spread awareness on Women rights issues and social welfare;
. Environmental issues.
. Working with other NGO's in community service projects.
The kind of schedule and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities and the needs of the moment, to improve the achievements in a long-term view. Every camp will be different. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.
Location: Mysore Rural & Urban, South India. Mysore is about 140 kms from Bangalore.
Bangalore is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: In a guest house, in shared rooms

Pondicherry (Social/Kids) WC -464, 484

The Project: Pondicherry, one the former French Colonies, is located on the East Coast of India. It is one of the most touristic places in the region and has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its laidback atmosphere and amazing beaches give it a very distinctive touch. It is a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, the famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo.
FSL cooperates with our long-standing partner which is an active local NGO in the fields of education and renovation. In the past years our cooperation has allowed the success of many camps in which schools and villages have benefited from the work done, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from physical work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. The idea is to tackle burning issues that the rural populations are facing.
Location: Pondicherry is located approximately 200 kms south from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu State (East Coast).
Pondicherry is accessible by bus from Chennai and Bangalore. There are domestic and international airports in Bangalore and Chennai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Rajasthan - Jodhpur (Social/Rural/Kids) WC - 476, 482

The Project: Rajasthan was inhabited long before 2500 BC and the Indus Valley Civilization had its foundation here in north Rajasthan itself. Around 1400 BC the Aryans paid a visit and settled forever in the area. The local population was pushed down south and towards the east. Afghans, Turks, Persians and Mughals followed in mixing their blood, first in war then in peace, with the existing original inhabitants. This blending gave the martial lineage to the Rajputs.
Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination featuring many palaces, forts and temples. The city is known as the Sun City for the bright sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred as the Blue City due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.
Work camps here will be done with local co-operation for rural development and water shed management, environmental awareness and working together with local villages in rural development projects. Most of the schools around Jodhpur lack basic infrastructure like school building, education material, play ground and drinking water. Volunteers can make a big difference in the daily lives of these children by providing the necessities listed above. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Location: Jodhpur and neighboring regions, State of Rajasthan
Accessible by domestic airlines. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from New Delhi and Mumbai.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Wayanad -Kerala (Tribal/Social) WC - 473, 481

The Project: Wayanad is situated in the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge) of Kerala, and literally means 'the land of paddy fields'. Wayanad is interspersed with dense forest, jungles, valleys and there are many indigenous tribals in this area. Wayanad has the largest population of Aborigine people in Kerala.
Starting from this year, FSL is exploring the possibilities of working with the Wayanad tribal community in the field of education, renovation, environmental protection, reforestation, tree planting, spreading health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages. We will be working together in building a more peaceful and working environment with the local NGO. Volunteers will need to be creative in their approach to give out the message through dramas and street plays. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team.
Location:
Wayanad is accessible by bus from Kochi, Bangalore and Mysore. There are domestic and international airports in Bangalore and Kerala. The nearest railhead to Wayanad is Kozhikode which is 110 kms from Wayanad. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: In a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Yercaud (Tribal/Environment/Kids) WC - 470, 491

The Project: Yercaud is a beautiful hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape surrounded by coffee and tea plantations.
Together with local NGO's we are conducting short-term volunteer projects for the local children and the Old Aged people and the local community. The volunteers will be working with the local tribal community in the field of education, renovation, environmental protection, reforestation, tree planting, spreading health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages. We will be working together in building a more peaceful and working environment with the local NGO. Volunteers will also be working with local schools in teaching English, building playgrounds and assisting various underprivileged schools. The work will vary a lot in the camps and will include some amount of physical work. The work will be in the villages in the beautiful mountains, isolated from the rest of the world. The exact meeting point will be mentioned on the info sheets.
Location: Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. 30 kms from Salem town. South of Bangalore.
Accessible only by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu.
Accommodation: At a Guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Yercaud (Tribal/Social) WC - 483, 488

The Project: Yercaud is a beautiful hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape surrounded by coffee and tea plantations.
FSL is exploring the possibilities of working with the tribal community in Yercaud in the field of education, renovation, environmental protection, reforestation, tree planting, spreading health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages. We will be working together in building a more peaceful and working environment with the local NGO. Volunteers will need to be creative in their approach to give out the message through dramas and street plays. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team.
Location: Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. 30 kms from Salem town. South of Bangalore.
Accessible only by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu.
Accommodation: At a Guesthouse, in shared rooms.

SPECIAL CAMPS:

FSL has been developing special camps at different locations with strategic partners all over India. The difference to the regular camps is that there are some with special topics, which are distinctive from the regular work that FSL does in other locations. These projects are planned with a long-term vision and involves work that is intended to change the lives of many people who deserve care and attention. These camps are special since the work itself will be initiated and run by FSL with a long term mission. The materials, planning and preparations cost more money.
FSL India conducts Special camps in order to facilitate further improvement to go an extra mile to maintain a stronger relationship with its local partners. Special camps deliver extra support to the communities. For example: Happy Hearts, building play parks, construction, painting, distribution of materials for education, medical aid...etc, depending on the specific needs of the present situation.
Some special camps have a duration of three weeks.

Dharamsala (Tibetan Culture/Environment/Kids) SPL - 114, 119, 121, 136

The Project: Valleys of the Himalayas -where the heaven meets the earth. This small paradise is home to the Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India. Dharamsala is set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains. It is the capital of the Tibetan Government in exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama. In the first two weeks of the camp, the volunteers will get the opportunity to learn about the Tibetan culture and the different issues related to the exile of its people and the re-settlement in India. There will be cultural activities and exchange with the Tibetan Youth with the support of the Tibetan Welfare Office.
The project will also include an awareness campaign for the protection of the environment and solid waste management in cooperation with the Tibetan welfare office. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local Indian/Tibetan school in need of simple renovation work and interact with the school children.
Finally on the third week of the camp volunteers will take part in a 4 day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamsala and Triund.
Location: Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, North India. 500 Kms north of Delhi.
Dharamsala is accessible by bus on a daily basis from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India. The nearest train stations are Pathankot and Kangra Mandir. Delhi is the nearest international airport. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Goa (Social/Kids) SPL-122

The Project: Situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea) lies this small tourist state of India. Goa was the former Portuguese colony in India. It is one of India's most cherished and prominent place for travelers since many years for its remarkable palm-fringed beaches. FSL has been conducting an awareness program all throughout the state for several years with a local group of specialists. This year again several camps will be conducted but with different themes. FSL has been receiving inquiries about supporting other areas as well, such as social development, awareness programs and creative education for the rural kids of that region.
In the first week of the camp, the volunteers will be visiting the schools and rural settlement of the region to present the importance of health and hygiene and the need for education among the adults along with the children. Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the people of this region. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team.
The place where volunteers will work is the largest slum in Goa, where most of the inhabitants are migrants and whose children do not have access to basic education. By collaborating with local NGOs FSL aims to provide basic education to these children. The program will be mainly in schools/orphanages where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given out through the presentation and dramas/plays.
Location: Panjim city, in Goa State. Panjim is the capital of the state of Goa.
Panjim is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Panjim Airport. The nearest international airports are Mumbai and Bangalore. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from Bombay and Bangalore. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms

Kerala (Yoga/Ayurveda/Kids) SPL - 125, 128

Ayurveda is a 5000 year old Indian health care system that is widely practiced even today. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life" and "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the Body, Mind and Spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of the elements air, earth, fire, and water and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an in individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches.
Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world encompassing the entire Body, Mind and Spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience.
The Project: The volunteers will be participating in learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the work camp. Everyday there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and Ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga will be practiced every day.
Apart from this, volunteers will also help at the Herbal garden and the nearby school. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local school in need of simple renovation work and interact with the children teaching them basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene awareness, environmental protection etc.
Location: The state of Kerala is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms

Kerala (Yoga/Ayurveda/Social) SPL - 134

Ayurveda is a 5000 year old Indian health care system that is widely practiced even today. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life" and "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the Body, Mind and Spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of the elements air, earth, fire, and water and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an in individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches.
Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world encompassing the entire Body, Mind and Spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience.
The Project: The volunteers will be participating in learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the work camp. Everyday there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and Ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga will be practiced every day.
Apart from this, volunteers will also help in spreading awareness among the locals on issues like Health and Hygiene, environmental protection, solid waste management etc. Volunteers will need to be creative in their approach to give out the message through dramas and street plays. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team.
Location: The state of Kerala is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms

Kodaikanal (Kids/Environment) SPL - 135

The Project: Koidakanal is one of the the most popular hill stations of India and is located in the state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape -surrounded by coffee, tea and orange plantations. Together with local NGO's we are conducting short-term volunteer projects for the local children and the local community. Starting from this year, FSL is exploring the possibilities of working with local NGOs in the fields of education, renovation and cultural activities. We will be working together in building a more peaceful and working environment for the local NGO. The work will be in the villages in the beautiful mountains, isolated from the rest of the world. The mission of this project is to:
. Organize a multi-purpose project to involve the community and sensitize community/people about the Health & Hygiene problems.
. Educate the children to build a better and more conscious society.
. Spread awareness on Environmental issues.
. Working with other NGO's in community service projects.
Location: Kodaikanal is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is about 90 kms from Coimbatore city.
Kodaikanal is accessible by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore, Mysore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu. The meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Kodaikanal (Social/Environment) SPL - 137

The Project: Koidakanal is one of the the most popular hill stations of India and is located in the state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape -surrounded by coffee, tea and orange plantations.
Work camps here will be conducted in co-operation with a local NGO and will focus on rural development, environmental awareness and working together with local villagers in rural development projects. The goal is to develop projects that are meaningful for the development of this town. The volunteers will spread awareness about environment protection, recycling and solid waste management to the locals. Volunteers will need to be creative in their approach to give out the message through dramas and street plays. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. Some physical work like planting trees or making a garden could be involved.
Location: Kodaikanal is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is about 90 kms from Coimbatore city.
Kodaikanal is accessible by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore, Mysore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu. The meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Kolkata (Social / Happy Hearts) SPL-126, 127, 131, 133

The Project: A city of Joy and Love, Grandeur and Glory... Kolkatta alias Calcutta is full of life and bustle, verging on the chaotic as traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultra modern industries. Kolkata is India's second largest city, the capital of West Bengal and the formerly the capital of British India (1772-1912); it is a city with a great deal of charm -its imperial monuments, strong cultural and religious flavor.
However it is also suffering from a terrible lack of hygiene, illiteracy and unemployment are rampant, and the first to suffer from these poor living conditions are the children. In an effort to bring a bit of joy back to the faces of the street/slum and orphan children of Calcutta, FSL in co-operation with local NGO's will conduct a Happy
Hearts Work Camp: it will consist of a series of "Happy Hearts" Sessions in which the group of volunteers will organise activities to entertain and open the minds of the children to the outside world. Volunteers will also undertake some renovation work in the schools like painting, toilet and kitchen repair work, playgrounds etc.
This special workcamp will feature one week of creative education and one week of continuous special activities. In our regular programs we have a day or two to plan for the "Happy Hearts" but in this camp, each day of the second week will have visit activities such as visit to the planetorium, amusement park, movies and so on. This camp is also dependant on the number of registrations for the camp. These activities are possible if the received participant applications is at least 12 volunteers.
Location: Calcutta, West Bengal. Accessible by air, Kolkata has a domestic and an international airport. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from many major towns/cities in India. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Kundapur (Sea Turtle Conservation/Environment) SPL - 123, 124, 129, 130,132

The Project: Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL has been developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers. In 2004, FSL started a Marine Turtle protection project in co-operation with the Forest Department of the State of Karnataka. Over a 60kilometer stretch of beach, surveys are conducted and turtle nests are protected until the hatching of the eggs.
In 2007, more than 1500 baby turtles reached the ocean safely thanks to the effort of our volunteers. This year again we will aim to improve our performance. The Work camps will also focus on spreading awareness to the general public and to the schools about the importance of turtles in the bio-diversity.
Location: Kundapur is situated 100 kms north of the city of Mangalore, 300 kms from Panjim (Goa), and 450 kms from Bangalore. Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Mangalore, Bangalore, Goa, and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At the FSL Home Base, in shared rooms.

Mahabalipuram (Kids/Cultural) SPL - 120

The Project: Mahabalipuram is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is renowned for its magnificent temples, rock carvings and sandy beaches.
During the work camp, volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from physical work, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and awareness spreading on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene, preserving cultural heritage.
Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the people and children of this region. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. The program will be mainly in schools/rural areas where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given out through the presentation and dramas/plays.
Location: Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The nearest international airport is Chennai (60 kms). Daily buses are available from Chennai and Pondicherry. The nearest railway stations are Chengalpattu (29km) and Chennai (60km).
Accommodation:

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RC-11/10 Solan-8/Bhogpur Cons. 15 Vols. 24.08.10 - 06.09.10

Location: Bhogpur is a small hilly village with 16 families situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above MSL. The houses in the area are scattered and face acute shortage of water round the year. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. The area faces many problems including lack of health, educational, infrastructure and communication facilities.

Work: The village is being developed as a model village. Volunteers will, therefore, work on various works undertaken in the village like, water tanks, check dam, irrigation ponds etc. Besides the physical works they will also have time to educate them for general awareness on health, hygiene and sanitation.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the village under basic conditions. Asian squat type toilet will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Leisure time: Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Chandigarh city will offer an opportunity to see famous Rock Garden.

International Terminal: New Delhi (320 Kms); Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla (70 kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (30 kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-12/10 Solan-9/Bhogpur Cons. 15 Vols. 07.09.10 -20.09.10

International Terminal: New Delhi (320 Kms); Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla (70 kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (30 kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-13/10 Solan-10/Bandh Com.Dev/Culture 15 Vols. 14.09.10 - 27.09.10

Location: Bandh is a small hilly village with 30 families situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above MSL. The houses in the area are scattered. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. The host organization RUCHI is also situated in the outskirt of Bandh village. The area faces many problems including lack of infrastructure and communication. Educational is imparted in the old fashioned way. There is scarcity of water in summer.

Work: Volunteers will work with various rural village communities and share their knowledge on various issues and solutions concerning community development. The camp will provide opportunities to share and learn from each other's culture and broaden horizons of volunteers on issues concerning environment and livelihood. The work involves extensive walking in the mountains. Additional activities will include physical work on farms and cleaning community assets like tanks and ponds.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus in shared accommodation. Basic and modest amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Leisure time: Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.

International Terminal: New Delhi (320 Kms); Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla (70 kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (30 kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-14/10 Solan-11/Bandh Env/Renovation 15 Vols. 21.09.10 -04.10.10

Work: A check Dam and an earthen pond for water conservation were built three years ago on Shili Stream near Bandh village. The dam and pond recharge the natural spring which supplies drinking water to Bandh village as well as to RUCHI. During monsoon and winter rains these structures receive silt from upstream which reduces the storage affecting ground water recharge. Volunteers will clean the silt from this check dam and the earthen pond and rejuvenate the structures. Additional activities will include learning of various developmental issues and solutions

Leisure time: Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.

International Terminal: New Delhi (320 Kms); Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla (70 kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (30 kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-15/10 Solan-12/Baddi Teaching/Health Edu 6 Vols. 05.10.10 - 18.10.10

Location: Baddi is an industrialized area and has many slums developed around it because of migrant laborers. The economy of the village around the town is both agriculture and industries. Agriculture land is diminishing because of industries and is resulting in various socio-economic problems. The slums are bearing the brunt of problems and are devoid of many rights. Their children have no access to education and young children spend their time rag picking.

Work: Volunteers will work in non-formal education centre teaching basic education to children - mostly the slum dwellers. The focus of the education will be on main streaming the deprived children in the age group 6-14. They shall also interact with villagers and educate them on health and environmental issues and concerns like global warming, climate changes, etc.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in shared rooms with modest facilities in the village. They will sleep on floor and need their sleeping bags. Food will be vegetarian and prepared by volunteers with support from local people. Asian squat type toilet will be available.

Leisure time: Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Rock Garden in Chandigarh city is a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.

International Terminal: New Delhi (310 Kms); Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla (50 kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (30 kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-16/10 Rajgarh-1 Special festival camp/Culture 15 Vols. 26.10.10- 08.11.10

Location: Rajgarh is a small town in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. The village is 125 km north-west of Chandigarh city and 58 kms from Solan district headquarter. The entire area is hilly where the rural economy is based on agriculture and horticulture. It is famous for producing Asia's best peaches. The area also has state's highest lower caste population. The landscape is beautiful.

Work: This is a festival time and the camp is specially organized for those who are interested in Indian history and culture. Volunteers will travel extensively attending Festival of Lights, local festivals and weddings, etc. for their personal development. They shall have opportunities to interact with villagers and educate them on health and environmental issues and concerns like global warming, climate changes, etc.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be sharing accommodation under basic conditions. Living conditions will be simple and challenging. Asian squat type toilet will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit ancient Hindu temple and Sikh temple-cum-educational academy. A visit to Shimla, once a retreat centres and summer capital for British army, is possible.

International Terminal: New Delhi (370 kms) Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla (100 Kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (85 kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-17/10 Solan-13/Tujhar Reno/Agr. 15 Vols. 02.11.10 - 15.11.10

Location: Tujhar is a small hilly village with 32 families situated at an altitude of 2200 feet above MSL. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. The village is situated near Patta, a small town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, a northern hill state of Indian union.

Work: Volunteers will repair and renovate the village link road which gets damaged every year during the monsoon rains. In the absence of infrastructure villagers find it difficult to transport and market their agricultural products. Additional activities will include work on small farms and help with clearing the site, preparing soil, weeding and sowing vegetables.

Leisure time: Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains. Playing cricket with village children will be a fun.

International Terminal: New Delhi (300 Kms); Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh (60 Kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (30 Kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-18/10 Rajgarh-2/Kolan Env/Nursery 15 Vols. 16.11.10 - 29.11.10

Location: Kolan village having 15 households is situated 18 kms beyond Rajgarh, a small town in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. The Giri river flows from two kilometer from the village. The village is 125 km north-west of Chandigarh city and 58 kms from Solan district headquarter. The entire area is hilly where the rural economy is based on agriculture and horticulture. It is famous for producing Asia's best peaches. The area also has state's highest lower caste population. The landscape is beautiful.

Work: Volunteers will work and learn nursery raising techniques. In the process they will fill poly bags with soil, prepare nursery beds, sow seeds of vegetables and flower and prepare saplings through cutting. They shall also interact with villagers and educate them on health and environmental issues and concerns like global warming, climate changes, etc.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be allocated a house belonging to a local family, which will be shared with other volunteers. The living conditions will be simple and challenging. Asian squat type toilet will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit ancient Hindu temple and Sikh temple-cum-educational academy. A visit to Shimla, once a retreat centre and summer capital for British army, is possible.

International Terminal: New Delhi (370 kms) Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla (100 Kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (85 kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-19/10 Rajgarh-3/Thod Env. 15 Vols. 01.02.11 - 14.02.11

Location: Thod is a small and sleepy village having 14 households and is situated close to Rajgarh town in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. The Giri River flows from two kilometer from the village. The village is 125 km north-west of Chandigarh city and 58 kms from Solan district headquarter. The entire area is hilly where the rural economy is based on agriculture and horticulture. It is famous for producing Asia's best peaches. The area also has state's highest lower caste population. The landscape is beautiful.

Work: Volunteers will work on an environmental project which involved soil and water conservation techniques. They will work on the farm with people and learn of impact of the project and how it has improved on their economy.

International Terminal: New Delhi (370 kms) Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla (100 Kms)

Nearest railway station: Kalka (85 kms)

Participation Fee: 200 Euro (14,000 Indian Rupees)

RC-20/10 Dharamshala- 4 Comm. Dev. /Culture 8 Vols. 15.02.11 - 28.02.11

Location: Dharamshala, is a small but internationally well known town in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 70 km north of Pathankot city and 15kms from Kangra town. Dharamshala offers a number of treks to tourists and a good majestic view of great Dhauladhar range of mountains. Dharamshala is a district head quarter for Kangra district and also happens to be the Secretariat of Tibetan spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama. Dharamshala offers tourists culture of Tibet and a different experience. Like any other hilly area, the houses in the area are scattered. The economy of the Tibetans is on tourism whereas that of local villagers is purely dependent on agriculture. This workcamp will be divided between the two paces of Dharamshala and RUCHI's main base in village Bandh of Solan district.

Work: This camp will involve both exposure visit as well as physical work. In the first week an exposure to local as well as Tibetan culture will be provided. The second week will see more physical action when the volunteers will be shifted to another RUCHI office in Bandh village (235 kms) where they will visit various community development projects and work on them with the local people. Volunteers will work with various rural village communities and share their knowledge on various models of community development. Thus the camp will provide opportunities to expose to local and Tibetan culture and share each other's culture and broaden horizons of volunteers on issues concerning environment and livelihood.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live under simple conditions and share accommodation with other volunteers. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit the seat of spiritual leader, the Dalia Lama and other historical Hindu temples. Opportunities will be there for short and long treks in the mountains. After the camp volunteers, if they like, may visit Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab.

International Terminal: New Delhi (500 Kms); Domestic Terminal: Dharamshala (15 kms)

Nearest railway station: Kangra and Pathankot (15 and 60 kms)

Participation Fee: 220 Euro (15,500 Indian Rupees). The extra fee is because of Touristic place.

FSL-SPL-138
WORLD HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS - HAMPI
Hampi, Karnataka state, South India,
Dates: 1st November to 14th November 2010

Founded in 1336, the site of Hampi is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, in Karnataka - south India and is known for its temples, monuments and architecture. In 1986, UNESCO inscribed the group of monuments at Hampi as a World Heritage site. More recently in 1999 Hampi was listed by UNESCO on the List of World Heritage sites in Danger prompted by the construction of two new suspension bridges and a new major road within the Core Protected Area which threaten the World Heritage site's integrity.
UNESCO World Heritage Center along with CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Sevice) and partner organizations launched the initiative "World Heritage Volunteers" - aimed at raising awareness about the necessity to protect, preserve and promote cultural and natural heritage sites. This year FSL-India decided to participate in this initiative through the World Heritage Volunteers camp in Hampi.
The main objective of the camp would be to spark interest among the local community by involving children and international volunteers in activities that promote sensitivity and respect towards the World Heritage site at Hampi. The work will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, plays etc. Volunteers will be involved in the following activities:
A. Involve the local school children in activities to raise awareness from in and around Hampi through local guides.
B. Clean up activities around Virupaksha temple and Hampi Bazar, which is most visited by tourists and Pilgrims.
C. Planting Trees and looking after them around the pilgrimage area.
D. Organizing Drawing competition for the school children and opening it up to local people by setting up an open gallery.
E. Continue with the restoration work of a temple that has been unearthed with the help of volunteers in the last two years 2007 and 2008.
Location: Hampi, North Karnataka, 350 kms from Bangalore, and 13 km from Hospet.
Hampi Bazaar (full name of the village) is accessible by bus from Bangalore and Goa. The nearest train station is in Hospet (13 kms). The nearest international airports are Goa, Bangalore and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Participation Fee: Rs 7500 (Rupees Seven Thousand Five Hundred)

SMILE International Work Camps 2010 details:-

Types of work: Teaching English [ TE], Social Work [SW, washing /cleaning/food distribution etc],
Construction/ Reconstruction [ Cons], Art and Craft [AC], Health Care [HC].

Working Hours: 3-4 hours/day

Place of work: India

Accommodation: Basic dormitory type in Halls/ Hotels/ Host Family/ Guest House/ School House etc.

Food: 3 time's local veg food available.

Age: 16+

Duration: 2 weeks

Experience: None

Sex: Any

Language: Basic English

Education : None

Supports included in the living cost: 3 times veg food, Shared simple dormitory type of accommodation in hotel/school building/host family/community house/hostel etc as per available and organized by the local service provider on your arrival.

Supports excluded of living cost: Air ticket, Entry fees, Visa cost, Insurances cost, Medical
cost, personal cost and any other cost which are not mentioned as included in the living
cost.

Period of stay: 2 weeks

Living Cost: Euro 140 (INR 9000) applicable for volunteers participating from our partner organizations(CCIVS). Applicants are requested to pay their living cost at a time to the local service providers on their arrival in Indian currency only . This living cost is non refundable and non transferable in any case. Any volunteer participating for a single day also required to pay the full living cost to our service provide.

Application process: online/post/email

Meeting point: Meeting point would be informed along with the info sheet to every volunteer / through our partner organizations two weeks prior to each camp starting date.

All volunteers are requested to arrive on the first day of the camp on time as per the info sheet .

Documents required are as follows:-

a. Police criminal check report from your local police station.
b. Reference letter from your college/university/organization/from any responsible body or person. (It should be made on the official letter head with seal and signature)
c. Application form with your signature and photograph .
d. Copy of your passport [photo page & visa page].
e. If you are below 18 yrs. then we need approval letter from your parents/ legal guardian.
f. Any proof of experience copies [photos, certificates etc], if you have?
g. Copies of educational certificates [if you have]
H: 2 copies of your recent photograph.

Basic Qualification:

a) Responsibility to keep rules of SMILE & its partners to run the Work Camp.

b) Respect local cultures, dress cores, tradition very closely.

c) Open and flexible with the local food, accommodation set up, systems etc.

List of the SMILE International Work Camps 2010
(Both male and female volunteers are welcome)

CODE LOCATION DATES TYPES NO. of vol. needed

 SMILE(IWC 169) Madhyamgram,w.b 1st -14th May TE/ Cons. 12

 SMILE(IWC 170)Sealdah,w.b 1st -14th May TE/ Cons. 20

 SMILE(IWC 171) Madhyamgram,w.b 1st -14th Jun SW/TE 24

 SMILE(IWC 172) Sealdah,w.b 1st -14th Jun TE/ Cons. 20

 SMILE(IWC 173) Sealdah,w.b 17th-30th Jun TE/SW/HC 20

 SMILE(IWC 174)Madhyamgram,w.b 17th-30th Jun TE/ HC/SW. 24

 SMILE(IWC 175) Bishorpara,w.b 1st -14th Jul TE/SW/AC 10

 SMILE(IWC 176) Madhyamgram,w.b 1st -14th Jul SW/TE 12

 SMILE(IWC 177A) Sealdah, w.b 1st -14th Jul TE/ SW/AC. 20

 SMILE(IWC 177B) Sealdah,w.b 1st -14th Jul TE/ SW. 12

 SMILE(IWC 178A) Sealdah,w.b 17th-30th Jul SW/TE/HC 20

 SMILE(IWC 178B) Sealdah,w.b 17th -30th Jul TE/ SW. 20

 SMILE(IWC 179) Madhyamgram,w.b 17th -30th Jul TE/SW/HC 12

 SMILE(IWC 180) Bishorpara,w.b 17th -30th Jul TE/ SW/AC 10

 SMILE(IWC 181)Madhyamgram,w.b 1st -14thAug TE/AC 12

 SMILE(IWC 182) Sealdah,w.b 1st-14th Aug TE/SW 30

 SMILE(IWC 183) Bishorpara,w.b 1st -14th Aug TE/ SW. 12

 SMILE(IWC184)Bishorpara,w.b 17th-30thAug TE/SW/AC 8

 SMILE(IWC 185)Sealdah,w.b 17th-30thAugTE/SW/HC 20

 SMILE(IWC 186)Madhyamgram,w.b 17th-30thAugTE/SW 12

 SMILE(IWC 187)Madhyamgram,w.b 1st -14th Sep TE/ Cons. 12

 SMILE(IWC 188A)Sealdah,w.b 1st-14th Sep SW/HC/TE 25

 SMILE(IWC 188B) Sealdah,w.b 1st -14th Sep TE/ Cons. 25

 SMILE(IWC 189A) Sealdah,w.b 17th-30thSep SW/HC/TE 25

 SMILE(IWC 189B) Bishorpara, w.b 17th-30th sep SW/AC/TE 10

 SMILE(IWC 190)Sealdah,w.b 17th-30thOct TE/SW/HC 25

 SMILE(IWC 191)Madhyamgram,w.b 1st -14th Nov SW/TE/HC 30

 SMILE(IWC 192)Sealdah w.b 1st-14th Nov TE/SW/HC 30

 SMILE(IWC 193)Madhyamgram,w.b 17th-30thNov TE/ Cons. 12

 SMILE(IWC 194)Sealdah,w.b 17th-30thNovTE/HC/SW 25

 SMILE(IWC 195)Madhyamgram,w.b 1st-14th Dec TE/SW 12

 SMILE(IWC 196) Sealdah ,w.b 1st-14th Dec TE/HC/SW 30

 SMILE(IWC 197) Sealdah ,w.b 1st-14th Dec TE/HC/SW 30

 SMILE(IWC 198)Sealdah,w.b 17th-30thDec TE/SW/HC 25

 SMILE(IWC 199)Bishorpara,w.b 17th-30thDecTE/SW/AC 10

 SMILE(IWC 200)Madhyamgram,w.b 17th-30thDec SW/Cons 12

Note:-

Work camp place can be changed or altered without giving any prior notice in case of any unavoidable situation or less than 50% applicants available in any camp. If required then volunteer group can be split up in different ongoing projects or merge in any single project.

Project Details:

* Project at Sealdah

Location: Sealdah ,Kolkata
Project name: Street Children Welfare Project

Short description: Sealdah is the main rail station of Kolkata (one of the old city inIndia )where nearly 300 street children lives with or without their family. Most of the children live these places with their family,also there are kids who lives alone at this place. Lack of food, education, medical facilities are the root of all problem .People are involving in different illegal activities due to the lack of job availabilities. Some people who lives here engaged in different types of work like daily labor, house servant, porter, Van puller and many other types of legal and illegal job.Since2003 ,SMILE is working at this place with the street kids in kolkata. Our target to bring Smile to every needy kids and we are trying to help these kids through out the year. Every Volunteer can get a chance to see and work with the neediest part of the country. You can always find yourself really important in this place. Only your love and affection can give these kids a chance to lead their life and stand on their own feet. Every Monday to Friday we provide different types of welfare service (eg: washing, cleaning, food distribution, medical service, teaching etc) and we need your hands in this mission. Every morning we help these kids to wash and clean and then provide them the basic education with the breakfast. Volunteers can have a very quality time in this project. After noon time volunteers are requested to prepare the lesion plan for the next day.

*Project at Madhyamgram
Location: Madhyamgram ,West Bengal
Project name: Happy Home Project

Short description: Madhyamgram is located 20 k.m from the center kolkata. It is a peaceful village with electricity, internet and good transportation facilities. Local markets are very attractive and cheap. There are thousands of families who came from Bangladesh as a refugee and staying in their shanty settlement for years in these areas. Most of the people lives here belongs to the poor & middle
class families. SMILE has its centre located at this place where organization has it's
first non formal school setup under Happy Home project for the needy kids from the local
slums . Most of the kids coming at this school are from refugee families. We need
volunteers who can teach these kids basic English, art & craft,music,drama,yoga,etc.
Volunteers of all age are welcome at this project. Your every moment would be valuable
and enjoyable by all means. Volunteer can witness the beauty of the Indian village in this area. After noon time volunteers are requested to prepare the lesion plan for the next day.

*Project at Bishorpara:
Location: Bishorpara, W.B
Project name: Happy Home Project

Short description: Bishorpara is located 13 k.m from the center kolkata. It is a peaceful
village with good locals.Most of the people lives here belongs to the poor families.
SMILE has it's non formal school setup under Happy Home project for the needy kids
from the local slums . Most of the kids coming at this school are from refugee families.
We need volunteers who can teach these kids basic English, art &
craft,music,drama,yoga,etc. Volunteers of all age are welcome at this project. Your every
moment would be valuable and enjoyable by all means. After noon time volunteers are requested to prepare the lesion plan for the next day.
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