Volunteer /Internship & Student Study Tour Program At HEEALS

Referred to as "voluntourism", the concept of volunteering while on vacation is growing in popularity around the world. Many people now come to volunteer in India while traveling. Here’s what you need to know about doing volunteer work in India. What are the Benefits of Volunteering in India Volunteering is a rewarding way of giving something back to the community. It’s also a great alternative to donating money or giving money to beggars because it enables you to be personally involved in the cause and to see the results of your work firsthand. In addition to this, it’s likely that you’ll come away with a different outlook and appreciation for life after becoming aware of the hardships faced by less-fortunate people. How to Volunteer in India There are two main ways of volunteering in India. These are independently, or though Organizations  that provide volunteer placements  . Volunteering independently, at an organization such as the  Heeals  ...

Reasons to Volunteer Abroad in India From Herman Antonov If you're thinking of volunteering abroad, here are some compelling reasons why to do so and why you choose India as your destination. The world is a huge place, but it is getting smaller each and every day. There is hardly a place that is not connected to the rest of the world. It is well past time to bring small and needy countries up to date with the rest of the world. Don’t they deserve adequate housing? Don’t their children deserve a good education? Are their native plant and animal species not as important as everyone else’s? India has been a fascinating place for the Western world long before the British Raj was installed in this country. Britain exposed India to the Western world like it has never been exposed before. Trade and business relations integrated the two worlds and made it almost impossible for one to live without the other. English language became a secondary official language of India. As a result, scho...

Volunteering Abroad is an incredible way to give back to your community. It is an easiest way to explore your diverse interests and passions and more over it is fun too. If you are doing volunteering work, it can prove to be an uncomplicated way for you to find a meaningful and stimulating life. Grabbing volunteering abroad can be very soothing and relaxing. It also provides you a bridge to escape from your day-to-day routine of work which could be studying at school,  professional work   life or some particular commitments in your personal life. Grabbing the volunteering abroad opportunities provides you the platform to develop your own skills and also proves handy to develop you as a better person. In recent times many people choose to volunteer abroad just to polish themselves and take time out for their hobbies and for something which they love. Volunteering in India can be a deeply rewarding experience. India is a mixture of different faiths, beliefs and the world's la...

The idea of volunteering in another country has long been considered the province of students and recent graduates; images of intrepid twenty-year-old Peace Corps workers in a remote Sierra Leone village might spring to mind. Today, however, the idea has reached far beyond that to become accessible, and highly popular, among travelers of all types and ages. Even the Peace Corps itself has changed dramatically – from an average age of 24 in its beginning in the 1960s, to 28 as of 2002. Many early retirees and those seeking mid-life career changes are joining up – the oldest Peace Corps Volunteer ever was 86 when he completed his service. Volunteer travel has grown so popular that a term has even been coined for it: Voluntourism. Companies and websites specializing in voluntourism have sprung up by the hundreds, and volunteer vacations can be found in all parts of the world, doing all kinds of activities – from digging wells for clean water in South America, to working with children...

Leh Ladakh, though the most secluded part of India yet captivates many attentions from all over the world and the reason behind it is the variety of activities it offers; mainly the adventurous one in the deep valleys of the great Himalayas. Right from spiritual tour for the adventurous one, Leh Ladakh brings every fascinated chill-axing moment for you for a tremendously lovely traveling experience. Let us explore some of them: Wildlife exploration Ladakh is a unique wildlife destination, with many rare and exotic animals  and birds seen in this high Himalayan plateau. The alpine climate and rugged mountains are home to many different species of flora and fauna, which you can find during your tours to Ladakh. The Ladakh region is a very perfect habitat for many wild species including wide species of birds and animals including yaks, Nyan, Urial, Bharat, Ibex, Chiru and Snow Leopard the most attractive species in Ladakh. The variety of birds found in this zone is Tibetan snow cock...

Most of the people like travelling, it could be abroad or within country. The idea of experiencing different cultures, seeing new places and learning new and different things always fascinates every one. But some people want more out of their travelling so they opt for volunteering abroad options which are available and they are many well-known organizations which are providing volunteering experience to many travelers. Volunteering for sure will add meaning to your  travel trip . Volunteering abroad not only gives us a chance to see foreign land but also appreciate foreign culture as well as the people's way of life. Volunteering is a way with which you can transform your  travel trip  from just tourism to meaningful volunteering work. That way volunteers gain merit and self-satisfaction while they discover different sights as well as sounds that a foreign company has to offer. If you decide to travel to another country with a purpose to volunteer, help the community i...

by volunteering solutions  Friday, Aug. 03, 2012 at 3:10 AM   Volunteering abroad not only gives us change to witness foreign land, appreciate foreign culture but experience life in a pretty local way which is never ever possible as just a tourist. Volunteering abroad is getting popular day by day and numbers of people who opt for volunteering abroad are increasing day by day. People take some time off their hectic schedule to volunteer abroad and find some peace. Most of the people like to travel abroad. By travelling abroad we learn a lot about new culture, languages and meet new people to make friends with. So volunteering abroad is wonderful way to learn about new culture from very close which as a tourist you will never be able to experience. So why don't try volunteering while traveling and see the fun escalate higher and higher. Volunteering abroad not only gives us change to witness foreign land, appreciate foreign culture but experience life in a pretty local way ...