from 745€
Brilliant 4.7
(200)
School and Community Construction
1 - 20 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 20 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Help on-going community projects designed to help underprivileged families
- Get involved in digging, fixing broken chairs/tables and reparing walls
- Help to improve the living facilities of the local children and community
- Stay in a stunning mountain village!
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Darjeeling India is a stunning place, surrounded by mountains and with cool weather year round. Help with renovating school and community buildings.
Overview
On this project, you will get your hands dirty with construction and renovation projects, helping the local community in the stunning Darjeeling. This mountain region ha school weather year round and some incredible views, perfect for those who love walking, hiking and adventure!
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Typical day
Monday to Friday – volunteering is from 4-6 hours a day.
After breakfast, you will have a quick discussion with your coordinator about the day’s tasks. You may do some light construction work and also painting school buildings, fix broken tables and chairs, make pathways, renovate toilets, repair ...
Free-time activities
Here are some things you can do when visiting Darjeeling, India:
Tiger Hill: Visit early in the morning to catch the breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas. On clear days, you can see the majestic peaks of Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train): Take a ride on this ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
745€
2 weeks
899€
3 weeks
1,169€
4 weeks
1,381€
8 weeks
2,397€
12 weeks
3,456€
20 weeks (max. stay)
5,445€
Average fees
508€/week
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Brilliant 4.7
(200 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Lauren
Spoken languages: English
About the project
IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities
200 reviews · 4.7
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