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Women Empowerment & Girl Education Program in Jaipur

Volunteer in the Women empowerment and girls education program in Jaipur - India. The program is open all year round and aims to work for the betterment of girls.

India

country

2-12 Weeks

duration

from $545

price

17 years+

min age

Highlights

A volunteering opportunity for people enthusiastic about women’s causes in the spirit of Global sisterhood
Work in a local slum center. Responsibilities include engaging deeply with adolescent girls, women and delivering educational workshops on various topics
Get to know about women’s issues in India and challenges adolescent girls face in Rajasthan
Opportunity to pick up local language and learn about local culture
Meeting women/fellow volunteers from all over the world
Volunteer work goes on for 5 days during the week. Weekends are free for exploring the city and taking weekend excursions to Taj Mahal, Pushkar, Delhi, etc.

Today, one of the major issues in Rajasthan society is the discrimination against women and lack of parents encouragement of education to their girls as a result of which in 2011 it was estimated that illiteracy rate in India is 17.86% for men and 34.54% for women while in Rajasthan which is a traditional and conservative state, the figure is worse, female illiteracy rate is 47.88%.

Volunteers working in Jaipur can bring a positive change for women and adolescent girls empowering and supporting them through education, skill development and personal counseling. Their efforts can provide a chance of self-realization through basic education and vocational training so that girls and women can get socially strong. Currently, with the help of our volunteers we are running free stitching classes and beautician classes empowering girls who start their own business and secure a stable financial income. Volunteers are required to support the project with new ideas to boost the empowerment programs. Important to note is that women don’t speak English which means the main method of teaching should be interactive sessions, visual arts, non-verbal communication. Adolescent girls understand some English and are much interested in personality development, career orientation and life skills. Volunteers joining the program need to be adjustable and flexible as they will be working with culturally sensitive and challenging field.

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Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteers working for women empowerment in India will be expected to fulfill the following tasks on a daily basis;

Working with adolescent girls in the age group of 12-17 years and conduct English classes for them so that they can improve their language skills before beginning their career
Work with women, married ladies or pregnant ladies for sessions on their health and hygiene, vocational education (make-up courses, stitching, making handmade items, etc.)
Provide counseling and monitoring
Provide seminars on nutrition, family planning, importance of education, etc.
Assist the local staff in organizing adult literacy classes for women
Help and give computer, leadership and life skill training to those girls who are interested

Requirements & eligibility

Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project. You need to have an open mind and a flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program. If there is a medical condition then the local team needs to be informed in advance to ensure the match of a correct project or accommodation type. The Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report. English language intermediate level is required.

Volunteer work schedule

A typical day

Volunteers joining the women empowerment program in India are required to follow a basic routine on a daily basis. This covers everything from meals to volunteer work and back. It must be noted that every placement functions at a different pace and on separate timelines making the schedule slightly differ at times. A generic daily schedule for volunteers is as follows;

Saturday: Arrival in Jaipur
Sunday: Orientation presentation and familiarization of the neighborhood. The orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Jaipur
Monday: Observation visit to the project and needs assessment or meeting with the local team/ staff/ project/ beneficiaries
Tue to Fri: Volunteer work
Breakfast – 07:30 am onwards
Working hours at the placement – 1pm (volunteers leave the accommodation by 12:30 am) to 6:00 pm
Lunch – anywhere between 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm (in the accommodation)
Dinner – 7:30 pm onwards

The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards-Monday to Friday

Weekends: Free to explore the city

Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating in.

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Life on the programme

Living

Accommodation & meals

Airport Transfer
Volunteers are picked up from the Jaipur International Airport by a member of the local coordinating team in Jaipur. Participants already in country can also be picked up from the Jaipur Railway Station or Jaipur International Airport. This needs to be communicated beforehand. We also arrange your drop to the airport when the project is completed.

Accommodation
While volunteering in Jaipur you can choose among staying at one of our Volunteer home base in North of Jaipur or with a host family. The accommodations are neat and clean and provide volunteers a home away from home experience. The volunteer home is equipped with WiFi internet, filtered drinking water, geysers, air coolers, washing machine, western toilets and bunk beds. The home is close to useful amenities like banks, ATMs, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades.

Host-families are local Indian welcoming families ready to receive you in their home. Rooms are dual sharing and hosts have common wifi, fridge, cooler, geysers, washing machine and purified water.

All placements are around 20 – 30 minutes from the homes and we help the volunteers use local transport applications such as Uber.

Orientation
A half day orientation will be provided by our staff on the next day after your arrival. We cover areas like culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.

Meals
Indian food is famous around the world for its diverse flavours, colors and aroma. While staying at the Volunteer home, you would be provided with self-served breakfast and freshly cooked lunch and dinner, we have cooks who work with us from their homes and prepare meals for the volunteers and deliver to our accommodation. A sample of the meals you can expect are mentioned below.

Self-served breakfast – Bread, Tea (chai), Jam, Butter, Porridge, Poha, eggs, etc.
Lunch and dinner – Dal (lentils), vegetable, rice, roti (indian bread), yogurt may be provided along with some sort of curry.

Volunteers staying at home-stays will have a more traditional Indian breakfast like Poha, Paratha, Poori-sabji, toast, etc. while lunch and dinner are same traditional vegetarian food.

During Your Free Time
During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, visit internet cafes and the different restaurants in Jaipur and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends volunteers explore Jaipur or visit Agra, Pushkar, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.

Dates

Start dates

Weekly start dates, year-round — pick any week across the next two years.

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Costs

Program fees by duration Currency

A one-off application fee ($249 / £179 / €229 / AU$350) is charged in addition to the program fee — valid for one year, during which you may enrol in multiple programs. A 5% international banking fee applies to credit-card payments in USD or AUD.

Duration	Program fee
2 weeks	$545
3 weeks	$675
4 weeks	$810
5 weeks	$935
6 weeks	$1,075
7 weeks	$1,195
8 weeks	$1,325
Each additional week	+$170 / week

Indicative conversion — your booking is charged in the currency you choose at checkout.

✓ What you're paying for

24 hrs Assistance and support from staff
Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
Transfers from Airport or Railway station in Jaipur
Orientation
Food (3 times a day)
Accommodation in a Volunteer House or Host Family
Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
Certificate of Participation(On Request)

Not included

Airfare
Local SIM card
Local Transportation
Visa Fees
Vaccinations
Personal expenses

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Application & getting started

When should I apply?

Apply as soon as your dates are decided — spots are limited. The application fee is valid for a full year, so you can apply early to secure your place.

How do I apply and when do I pay?

Fill in the online application form and pay the application fee. The program fee can be paid later, even in instalments, but must be complete 45 days before the program starts.

What are the requirements?

Participants must usually be at least 17 (families welcome with younger children), with an open mind, good health and respect for local customs. A clear criminal background check is required from all adults.

Accommodation, meals & support

Where will I stay and what about food?

You stay in a volunteer house or with a host family, with meals provided. Private-room upgrades are usually available.

Is there support while I'm there?

Yes — a local coordinator gives you an orientation on arrival and is available 24/7 throughout your placement.

Health, safety & visa

Do I need insurance and vaccinations?

Valid travel-medical insurance is mandatory (available from us at a nominal cost). Consult your travel doctor for recommended vaccinations; your pre-departure pack covers the details.

Do you help with the visa?

Yes — all enrolled participants get visa-requirement information in the pre-departure manual, and your point of contact can answer questions.

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