Throughout the year, our volunteers in India work with more than a dozen dynamic organizations in their attempt to assist the most destitute community people. As a part of our India program, you will have the unique opportunity for language and cultural program. The one-week language and culture program offers you the opportunity to learn directly from India’s life experiences. Through this program, volunteers can learn about India and become familiar with the local language, culture, and heritage of the land. During this period, you will live among the people of the land just like a native. Volunteers will learn the basic phrases and verbs that are common in Indian daily life. The first week of the program helps you to develop your competency in Hindi language prior to practice in the field.

A sample of the one -week orientation program:

Day1: Orientation; short history of India, religion, cast system, economic development, marriage, festivals, dress, family values, geographical features, safety issues, food, transportation, and host family and project information. Hindi language introduction with the greetings

Day2: Hindi language (3 hours a day, you can visit local market and send emails to your family and friends in leisure time)

Day3: New Delhi Sightseeing (5 -7 hours a day): Lotus Bahai Temple, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar

Day4: Hindi language continues (Activity: going to see Hindi movies in the evening)

Day5: Old Delhi Sightseeing: India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Mosque and Raj Ghat (Gandhi Samadhi)

Day6: Hindi language continues + washing clothes, packing things or Watching Hindi Movies in the afternoon

Day7: Watching Hindi movie in nearby cinema hall, project departure preparation and evaluation

Location

Delhi: It is an international metropolis having a perfect amalgamation of New and Old Delhi each presenting appetizingly distinct experiences. Volunteers will explore ancient temples, captivating ancient monuments and magnificent museums. Spacious New Delhi was built as the imperial capital of India by the British and crowd and noisy Old Delhi served as the capital of Islamic India. You can enjoy visiting the dramatic Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lotus temple, local bazaars and many more.