Construction and Renovation Volunteer in Rajasthan India

Your week will begin with a meeting with the coordinator. During this, you will discuss the role you will be taking on during your stay at the project. It is most likely that your focus will be on light construction work in the school environment. This could include making tables and chairs, painting the school buildings, constructing and renovating the playground, making pathways, building toilets, repairing the school wall and helping to build new classrooms. There is a chance that you will be assigned to carry out construction and renovation work in other places in the local area as the need arises.

Monday

• Breakfast
• Volunteer on the project  2-3 hours
• Lunch
• Volunteer on the project 2-3 hours
• Dinner
• Free Time

Tuesday

• Breakfast
• Volunteer on the project  2-3 hours
• Lunch
• Volunteer on the project 2 -3 hours
• Dinner
• Free Time

Wednesday

• Breakfast
• Volunteer on the project 2-3 hours
• Lunch
• Volunteer on the project 2-3 hours
• Dinner
• Free Time

Thursday

• Breakfast
• Volunteer on the project  2-3 hours
• Lunch
• Volunteer on the project 2-3 hours
• Dinner
• Free Time

Friday

• Breakfast
• Volunteer on the project  2-3 hours
• Lunch
• Volunteer on the project 2-3 hours
• Dinner
• Free Time

 Saturday & Sunday

Free time to explore Incredible India! ?

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

The Royal city of Udaipur located in the state of Rajasthan is commonly called the Venice of the East and nicknamed ‘the city of lakes’ is located in the princely state of Rajasthan. Primarily known for its art and architecture, it has temples dating as far back as 950 AD and palaces dating back to the Rajput era. Fans of The Jungle Book and James Bond films may recognize Udaipur as the birthplace of Bagheera and the location for the Roger Moore starrer Octopussy. Drawing several million tourists a year, it has loads to offer in terms of art, architecture, culture and cuisine. With all of this and more, Udaipur is one of the cities everyone should visit at least once in their lives.

Accommodation & Food

There is a mini library where you can read, a beautiful garden to relax in and dining and lounge areas where you can hang out with fellow participants. Rooms are shared on a single gender basis 4-8 people per room. There is an option to reserve a private room, this is subject to availability, and must be requested before booking at an additional cost.

Food Arrangements
The meals are a mix of Western and Indian food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can expect to have a chicken dish twice per week. You can also use the kitchen facilities to cook for yourself or eat out at any of the local restaurants.There is a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store food and beverages.

Facilities
Our house is located five kilometres away from the city centre, where you can find anything you might need.

The nearest ATM and supermarket are located a 15 minute walk away from our accommodation.

Sights & Surroundings
Jaisalmer, a gigantic sandcastle that remains inhabited and has mesmerized people from all over the world. With ninety nine bastions, the castle encircles shops, a palace and more.

Pushkar, a Hindu pilgrimage town that is set around a holy late and home to one of the few Brahma temples, over fifty bathing ghats and over 400 temples. The main street is a long bazaar, where you can find any souvenir you can think of to bring back home.

Jodhpur, dubbed “The Blue City” for its blue-tinted edifices, Jodhpur is considered an architectural masterpiece due to its ever-photogenic streets and Mehrangarh, a magnificent fort that towers over the town.

Jaipur, a colourful and flamboyant city made famous by the Hawa Mahal, a pink-toned building that towers over the main bazaar and was historically built for royal women to be able to see festivals without being on the streets.

Ajmer, famous for its Islamic heritage and for containing one of India’s most important Muslim pilgrimage centres. In Ajmer, you’ll be able to find examples of Muslim architecture such as the Jain golden temples.

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