Our one week language and orientation program is designed to give volunteers a head start before they actually work in a volunteer project. Through the program, you’ll learn about the history, culture, political situation and the mentality of the people. This will give you a very good idea of what to expect from the people you’ll be working with. You’ll also learn local language, which will make communicating with local people much easier. As part of the program, you’ll also tour historical, religious and cultural sites of the city of Delhi. After completing the program, you’ll be fully ready to take on any challenges your volunteer program might throw at you.
Program Schedule
Day
Activities
Day 1:
Orientation; volunteers will be briefed about the 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 words.
Day 2:
Hindi language (3 hours a day, you can visit local market and send emails to your family and friends in your free time)
Day 3:
New Delhi Sightseeing (5 -7 hours a day): Lotus Bahai Temple, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar
Day 4:
Hindi language continues
Day 5:
Old Delhi Sightseeing: India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Mosque and Raj Ghat (Gandhi Samadhi)
Day 6:
Hindi language continues + washing clothes, packing things or Watching Hindi Movies in the afternoon
Day 7:
Project departure; meeting with the host family or hostel staffs and introduction with the kids or project staffs.
Volunteer Programs - India
Street Children Project in India Work to improve lives of children who make their living in the streets. The children face exploitation and bleak future if they continue to live like this. Through your effort the project will impart education, skills and counsel them towards pursuing a better life. View details
Orphanage Project in India Volunteer to help children who live in orphanage that provide them with shelter, education, food and clothes. But the children need extra care, attention and tuition to realize their full potential. With your help they can achieve this and much more. View details
Health Projects in India Gain valuable experience of working in hospital and clinics and in the process help the deprived and marginalized who come to seek treatment. You’ll assist local doctors and also learn about fascinating local culture and custom. View details
Teaching Children Project in India The children of India need strong ability to write and speak in English to succeed. But it’s the families of poor who attend resource poor schools that don’t develop this skill. Through your help, you’ll ensure they’ll cultivate this talent and prosper in future. View details
New Hope Volunteers provides very affordable, safe, highly meaningful and flexible volunteer programs in 11 countries of Latin America, Africa and Asia. By enrolling, volunteers are able to immerse in local culture, work to empower and develop poor and needy and travel to fascinating destinations. It’s a deeper and more meaningful way to travel.
