VOLUNTEER
INFORMATION BOOKLET
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If
you are considering applying for Yearoutindia Voluntary Programs,
the following topics should answer any questions you have
about applying and deciding which program to be a part of.
 Easy
Steps To Volunteering
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Select
the type of program that you feel you can play a positive
and active role in. |
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Check
your calendar. Select the volunteering program dates
most convenient for you. |
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We
will send you a Volunteer Information Booklet
and informational forms to complete. Return the
forms in the envelope provided. Upon receiving the
requested information and your profile, we will
accept and process your application.
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Renew your passport, if required, and make your travel
arrangements. You can use your own travel agency,
or we can refer you to a travel agent. |
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Pay
the balance of your program fee 30 days (4 Weeks) prior
to your departure |
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Choosing the
right program for you: |
| Yearoutindia
website has been designed to provide a detailed description
of our volunteering programs, philosophy and work ethics. Please
take time to read through the website before you choose any
of our programs. |
Choosing the
Type of Volunteering: |
| Yearoutindia
has five main types of programs.
These include Reach and Teach programs, Caring for the orphans,
Community development programs, Forest conservation programs
and Wildlife conservation programs. |
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programs have been developed with close cooperation and assistance
of the local NGO’s, local bodies, local charitable
and service organisations.
All volunteering programs provide information about the critical
need for volunteer services, the type of work, and any special
skills that may be required. |
No particular skills are necessary in the majority of our service
programs. Everyone can be of service. Additional information
is available by filling out our contact
form or by calling a volunteer coordinator at
07092 233122 (U.K - voice mail and free call back number
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Choosing the
right Yearoutindia program |
Our program
particulars give a brief description of the community, our host,
work projects, food, lodging and travel, and possible free-time
activities in each area.
Our programs are scheduled throughout the year and run for 1-2
weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months depending
on the individual program and location. For details on our
programs, please follow this link to upcoming volunteering
program dates. Additional information is available by filling
out our contact form
or by calling a Yearoutindia volunteer coordinator at
07092 233122 (UK). |
Choosing the
right Program Conditions |
The activities,
facilities, and geography vary widely from program site to site.
For example, at some locations volunteers stay in very comfortable
hotels, while at other sites the lodging is Spartan and physically
challenging. Please read through the individual program carefully
for details program condition. Please note that each site is
unique and conditions sometimes change. If you have any questions
at all, call a Yearoutindia volunteer coordinator at
07092 233122 (UK) or fill out our contact
form.
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| Choosing
program duration |
| Yearoutindia
programs fees range from £480 (GPB) for 4 weeks to £1350
(GPB) for 12 weeks and accommodates nearly everyone's budget.
The volunteering program fees are listed on the corresponding
program pages of this web site. Airfare is not included in the
service program fee. Due to currency fluctuations, fees are
subject to minor changes. See "What's
Included" for a thorough description of what's
included in the program fees. |
Travel options |
| You make
your own travel arrangements to the designated airport. We will
refer you to a travel agency if you so indicate on your application.
Once you have chosen a program, please inform us of your travel
details so as to enable us to make the necessary arrangements
for you pickup and local conveyances. Our team leader will meet
you and your teammates at the airport and transport you to the
Yearoutindia base camp. |
Travel alone,
as couples or in groups |
| Volunteers
can travel alone or as couples or small groups. Those traveling
independently find that it gives them certain freedoms and its
fun and a fulfilling way to travel. Couples are accommodated
in most of our programs. Some sites' accommodations will provide
more privacy than others. Please contact a Yearoutindia volunteer
coordinator at 07902233122 (UK) or fill out
our contact form for
greater clarification. |
In most cases,
no special skills are necessary to be a volunteer |
| Volunteering
only requires a big heart, compassion, willingness to contribute
and the desire make a difference. Please do not second-guess
your ability to be of genuine service. While people with special
skills are always needed, host communities do not generally
request individuals with specific academic or professional backgrounds.
The service project is a vehicle by which the volunteers and
local people can get to know each other and celebrate the differences
in personalities, cultures, lifestyle and ethnicity. Any flexible
and open-minded person can make a genuine contribution through
any of our programs. |
You do not
need to know the local language |
| It is not
necessary to speak the local language. Basic language instruction
in the form of simple greetings and questions is offered as
a part of every team at sites where English is not spoken. During
your application process we will ask you for a detailed skill
list. This will help our staff to select and allocate programs
that best use your skills. |
Groups : |
| We can
schedule dates according to your specialised needs for groups
of up to 10. This is an unmatched opportunity to enrich the
agenda of Universities and College classes, professional associations
and alumni groups. Yearoutindia Volunteers' programs provide
a human development framework within which participants can
serve, learn, have fun and improve human relations skills, including
teamwork, problem-solving and consensus-building. Added to this
is the individual's opportunity to improve cultural sensitivity
and pursue personal discovery. |
Health/medical
and trip cancellation insurance |
| Emergency
medical evacuation insurance is included in your service program
fee for international programs. In addition, Yearoutindia strongly
recommends that you purchase separate health and medical insurance
that will cover you during the service program and trip cancellation
insurance to cover you in the event you must cancel on short
notice.
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