Well, the excitement of this season is quite justified, as everyone is almost set to bid goodbye to 2016. There’re so much that the year has gifted us – we met so many new people, we traveled to so many places, few of our friends passed out of the universities, few got jobs and few got married – there’s enough of good memories to look back and cherish.
We are just 10 days away from greeting 2017, and there’s already so much buzz in the air about the coming year. Most of us are busy planning for the Christmas parties and writing down New Year’s resolutions.
While many of you must be planning your volunteer trip to India in 2017, let’s a look at how 2016 has been for volunteers from different parts of the globe, who chose to travel to one of the most beautiful nations of the world.
The Work They Did.
Be it the Street Children Program, Disabled Care Program, Animal Welfare Program or Women Empowerment Program – volunteers enthusiastically took up the challenge of imparting their knowledge in the best possible way.
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- This father and daughter chose to volunteer together for the Street Children Program. They helped the kids to learn basic English alphabets as well as numbers.
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- These volunteers stepped out of their comfort zone to bring a change that they wish to see.
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- These volunteers chose the Disabled Care Program and with their immense love and patience, they helped the people do their daily chores.
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- She inspired these women to be independent and earn their livelihood
The Places They Explored.
Coming to India and not visiting the Taj Mahal? – Ah! That can never be possible! The volunteers had a great time exploring the different heritage sites of India.
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- Volunteers visiting the famous Lotus Temple in New Delhi.
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- Feeding monkeys at a temple in Varanasi.
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- Volunteers posing in front of the gate of Taj Mahal.
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- She traveled to Agra, and was mesmerized to see the epitome of love – Taj Mahal.
The activities they performed.
A volunteer trip is the best way to learn new things – be it a new language, or a new sport! While traveling in India, volunteers got involved in several activities and there was enough scope for peer learning.
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- Volunteers doing yoga in Palampur.
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- Volunteers learning how to meditate from an experienced mentor.
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- A badminton tournament that the volunteers organized for themselves.
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- She learnt the art of making roti (Indian flatbread) from a localite.
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- They got mehendis (temporary tattoos) done.
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- These volunteers experienced a real adrenaline rush!
The tastes they savored.
India is the land of diversity, and that is reflected in the cuisines as well. From momos in the Himalayan region to Dal-Bati-Churma of Rajasthan, and biriyani of Lucknow to dosa of South India – our volunteers didn’t miss any opportunity to savor the delicacies.
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- Momos in Palampur.
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- Volunteers enjoying a traditional South Indian meal.
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- Volunteers in Rajasthan, enjoying the spices.
And much more…
And this isn’t all – because there’s much more that the volunteers did. Let’s take a look!
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- They enjoyed riding in the local vehicles (rickshaw)!
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- She celebrated her birthday with other volunteers.
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- They learnt to drape a saree.
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- She painted the Street Children’s School, giving it a new look altogether.
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- They breathed in freshness, and jumped in joy!
Volunteering in India is going to be an amazing experience, and you can see it from these photographs. If you are still unsure of that one step which is going to change your life, then do visit India – there’s a lot in store for you!
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