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This placement would suit... anyone looking to work with disadvantaged Indian communities in a variety of different areas. From restoration and decoration to raising awareness.
 If you are short for time this is an ideal programme as it gives you a taste of volunteering and visits to the major sights. The programme brings together volunteers through common undertakings of social awareness campaigns and community development work. Volunteer Role The aim of the project is to improve public facilities in the village and bring attention and awareness to important social issues. Your work on the project will depend on the precise needs of the village, its social issues at stake and the condition of its public facilities. In general, there will be two areas of work i.e. labour work projects and social development work. Labour work projects - Restoration and decoration of Anganwadis/Balwadis (= day-care centres)
- Restoration and decoration of the village primary school
- Painting and decoration of school interiors
- Preparing sports facilities for basketball, badminton, court and football.
- Plantation of flowers, ornamental plants and trees at school campus
- Repairing houses of Below Poverty Line families
- Restoration and decoration of village community facilities with participation of the villagers.
- Motivating teams of children from the village to clear garbage, plant trees etc.
- Construction of dustbins (follow up action is intended to create hygiene awareness amongst children)
Social development work - Importance of nutrition and balanced diet
- Awareness about hygiene and health care issues
- IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders) awareness campaign
- Importance of breast feeding
- Precautionary measures against HIV infection
Location The project is offered in the states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, India. Accommodation and meals Accommodation will be at a local facility in the area that you will be working in. Rooms will be based on a maximum of 2 people sharing and bedding and simple furniture will be provided. Work placements will be in deprived villages that receive little attention from official side. Most meals are included and will consist mainly of vegetable and sometimes fish curries, Indian breads, rice and fruit.
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