VOLUNTEER INFORMATION BOOKLET

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

Select the type of program that you feel you can play a positive and active role in.
Check your calendar. Select the volunteering program dates most convenient for you.
Submit your application by: Calling a volunteer coordinator via our free UK call back service by calling 07092 233122, or fill out a secure online application or download form Word File (.Doc format), Adobe Acrobat reader(.PDF format) and send it in by mail or fax along with your program registration fee of £125.00

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.

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.
Pay the balance of your program fee 30 days (4 Weeks) prior to your departure

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.
These 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 - Sponsored by Agrakcom Technologies.)

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.

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.

Contact the YOI support team at: info@yearoutindia.com
Call: +91 484 4020040 (India Head office) Fax: +91 484 4020041, UK Tel: 07092 233122 Fax: 07092 380001
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