tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21513694739462338072024-03-14T01:55:27.304-07:00Volunteering With India - BlogVolunteering With Indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574481287815894607noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-57344647400557128462017-08-19T06:20:00.001-07:002017-08-19T06:20:31.195-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">What
are the Advantages of volunteering programs?<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">When it pertains to the subject
of volunteering, one question frequently emerges, is it beneficial for me?.
While volunteering does primarily concentrate on assisting the regrettable, it
has many advantages for the one volunteering too. It does not just assist those
that are being helped, however it likewise assists the one doing the act. And
here are advantages of <b>India
volunteering programs</b>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Causes
joy<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">According to a study carried
out on 2 groups of peopl<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>e-- one who volunteered and one
who didn't. It was found that those who had volunteered had left with happy
sensations. Assisting others makes one feel much better about themselves and
their contribution to the world. It fights issues like anxiety, and volunteers
a sense of function in one's life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Forms
connections<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">When you volunteer, you do so
through an organization, and clearly, you aren't the only one wanting to start
an objective to assist others. Sharing a typical objective with others is known
to form much better understandings in between people, leading to relationships.
Meeting people from a varied culture can likewise enhance your social
abilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Teaches
you to be grateful<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Undoubtedly you were fortunate
enough to get the advantages that others didn't if you are out there
volunteering. Understanding the living conditions of the regrettable can assist
you feel much better about yours. Typically one forgets how grateful they are
to have received something as easy as drinkable water. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Assists
you remain physically active<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">While this may appear to be a
bit far brought, studies have shown it to be true. Believe it or not,
volunteering assists you remain physically healthy. Studies have found that
those who volunteer have a longer death rate. Because volunteers get used to
living without the easy high-ends of life like cars, this is. Strolling cross
countries is the standard for them, and they have the ability to finish their
daily jobs on their own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Boosts
confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Coping with others who are
likewise serving the same function of you supplies you with a sense of
belonging. It assists you relate to a kind of people and makes you recognize
that you are not alone. Assisting others increases your sense of achievement,
not simply for yourself, however for the world as a whole, resulting in
increased levels of confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Assists you acquire profession
experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";"><a href="https://volunteeringwithindia.org/" target="_blank">Volunteeringin India</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";"> gives
you the opportunity to get experience in a different field. Time that is
invested is not squandered, rather, it is used in making a distinction to the
world, which most of us forget to do, hectic in our everyday lives. While doing
so, it can likewise expose you to numerous other organizations whose jobs or
internships might serve to be purposeful to your profession.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">Let's you handle a difficulty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";"><a href="http://volunteeringwithindia.org/volunteering-program-in-india/" target="_blank">Volunteerprograms in India</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif";">
are usually kept in areas that have bad living conditions. Handling a volunteer
program assists you handle the difficulty of being happy and helpful beyond
your convenience zone. While revealing your concealed skills, it likewise
teaches you much more that you were unaware of. Be it a personal objective that
you want to accomplish or to simply the clingy, volunteering will let you
handle a difficulty in a fun and healthy way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Volunteering With Indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574481287815894607noreply@blogger.com154, Govind Nagar, East,, Amber Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India26.937585 75.835446999999931-1.1624175 34.526852999999932 55.0375875 117.14404099999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-17800169290425689002014-06-17T03:53:00.000-07:002014-06-17T03:53:03.485-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don't for India!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1. Do not shy away from trying new things.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is going to be a
ton of foods and dishes that likely did not make it into the mainstream Indian
buffet. Combine multiple regions with local specialties and the unique way that
every cook prepares each dish and you have a recipe for unlimited delicious
foodstuffs. Do your best to pick places that look like they adhere to clean
culinary practices or, even better, get yourself invited over to someone's home
and get ready to eat some of the greatest food of your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2. Do not forget to bring ear plugs.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">India always be loud and noisy most of the time wherever you
are. Festivals, Celebration’s, Temple’s, Hotel/Guest house and especially if
you are living with the Indian Host family there will be always noisy at the
house. Ear plugs is must for your good sleep. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Do not dress in skimpy clothing.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You are in under-developed
country. Clothing not to be in skimpy. While travelling, visitings your
friends, going in temple, festival celebration. People show the respect
specially these place by clothing. Do not wear short dress. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4. Do not avoid the language.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Best way to make new friends in India. If you speak one word of
Hindi in front of Indian people they will gave you back a big smile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5. Do not drink from the tap or unfiltered water.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Never drink tap water
or open water from mugs/pots in India. It may make you sick for the entire
trip. Use only sealed mineral water. It cost around Rs.15 per bottle. Health is
important for your entire India experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6. Do not pet wildlife or touch street animals.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You will find cows,
dogs, camels, monkeys and many always roaming on the streets in India. The governments
have not much care protection for these animals. Many of them are infected with
the diseases on roads; so better be don’t touch them if you found sick animals.
Health is the main concern! Last summer a volunteer feeding squirell on the
road; suddenly the squirell bite his finger and it started bleeding from the
hand. The volunteer did not know if it required to go to the doctor for rabies
injection. After checking the doctor he need to have rabies injections as
squirell bite is hard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7. Bring Pepto-Bismol or Imodium.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Food sickness is
inevitable, so just accept the impending bathroom visit. I have only known one
person ever who got through their entire three week visit without a single
stomach bug or parasite. You will likely not be so lucky. Got that overnight
bus somewhere? Pop one of those bad boys and stop yourself right up. Never
forget that Delhi belly is lurking around every stall!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8. Do not flaunt the beef eating.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cows are the sacred animal of India. In fact, that is the reason why they roam so
freely. Obviously you will be able to find beef in certain restaurants, better to
ignore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9. Do not throw yourself for short-term yoga course.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are coming to
India for short term program or tour you must ignore it. As of the previous experience
traveler/volunteers thrown themselves in a couple of days yoga program by
requesting their Indian friend and it can hurt their back or any part from
body. Better if you have time for at least 2 week go with the real yoga tutor
which start your class from day 1 yoga practice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10. Do not forget to buy a Saree or a Salwar Kameez.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don’t leave India
without having a piece of local attire like Saree/Salwar Suit for women &
Kurta Pajama for Man. You will find many street shops from their you can find a
cheap and good variety of these attires.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I had a wonderful time here <a href="http://www.volunteeringwithindia.org/" target="_blank">Volunteer in India with VWI</a>. I
must share about the cultural exchange shock which I get here–You may have to wash
your clothes by hand using soap you can get from Pothy’s on the stone.
Your host mother will probably show you how to do this effectively, but if she
doesn’t, ask! Finally, eating with your hands… I was really worried about
this, but I have actually become quite accustomed to it and now miss it. My colleague
volunteer told me Indians like to eat with their hands because they feel it’s
more natural, and more stimulating, as you’re using all of your senses at once. Your
family might laugh at your technique (or lack of) at first, but you will get
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I found it much easier to ask for chapatti or dosa with my
curry instead of rice, because you can rip these up and use them as a grabber
so you don’t get full of curry. The food I had was genuinely delicious. I’m
a vegetarian, so I didn’t eat meat or fish, but the veggie food was great. We
had a lot of chapatti based <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dishes, like
variety of paratha’s and and a lot of different curries. I even got jam
sandwiches for breakfast a few times! Don’t judge any of the food by the
way it looks, just try everything once. However, don’t forget to tell your
family if you don’t like something. Its best to compare it to something you do
like by saying ‘this, I do like’ – with smiles and enthusiasm, then ‘this, I
don’t like’ – with a very sour looking face, so they understand
clearly. It’s probably a good idea to ask your family the Hindi <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>words for things like that, so you can
communicate with them better. They will also love teaching you; it’s another
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Volunteering With Indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574481287815894607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-53881703135157086512012-11-12T22:17:00.002-08:002012-11-12T22:17:59.538-08:00My Diwali Celebration in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi. I am Mike from France. I would to share some of my moments in India doing volunteering with Diwali Fun.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">I have been very lucky that i have choose to volunteer at the diwali time. I am doing women empowerment project in Jaipur. I really excited in doing <a href="http://www.volunteeringwithindia.org/">volunteering</a> here in India. I would share you about my time and diwali celebration. Diwali is a five day festival that represents the start of the Hindu New Year. It honors the victory of good over evil, and brightness over darkness. It also marks the start of winter. Diwali is actually celebrated in honor of Lord Ram</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> and his wife Sita returning to their kingdom of Ayodhya, following Rama and monkey God Hanuman</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> defeat the demon King Ravana and rescue of Sita from his evil clutches (celebrated on Dushera</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">).</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">People also clean and decorate their homes with </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Rangoli</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> (Hindu folk art), buy new clothes, gamble, and give each other gifts and sweets during the festival.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">The Goddess Laxshmi is believed to have been created from the churning of the ocean on the main Diwali day, and that she'll visit every home during the Diwali period, bringing with her prosperity and good fortune. It’s said that she visits the cleanest houses first, therefore people make sure their houses are spotless before lighting lamps to invite her in. Small statues of the Goddess are also worshiped in people’s homes.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">The candlelight makes Diwali a very warm and atmospheric festival, and it's observed with much joy and happiness. However, be prepared for lots of loud noise from the fireworks and firecrackers going off. The air also becomes filled with smoke from the firecrackers, which can add to breathing difficulties.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">About my volunteering work- I work everyday in one of VWI <a href="http://www.volunteeringwithindia.org/">women empowerment</a> center. WHere we teach basic english and mathematics to women which lives in rural and slum area in Jaipur. We do also work for generate income source for them. In this we teach them heena painting, stiching work and craft designing. By this the women can have job and also work home. As this is one of the main income sources for the women which lives in vilage. I really hapy to spend my time in indian host family. The host family is very lovely. I learn so many things here by living with them about their culture and tradtions.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Wish to come back soon!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Thank you VWI for making my placement to <a href="http://www.volunteeringwithindia.org/">volunteer in india.</a> </span></div>
Volunteering With Indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574481287815894607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-81455695886073195332012-07-01T05:22:00.000-07:002012-11-06T10:05:43.265-08:00How To Travel In India - Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB">Ah India, what an incredibly diverse land you are. Confronting, outstanding, frustrating and exotic, travel here may not always be the most straight forward of tasks but persevere with this most enchanting of countries and you will have adventures that will remain with you for a long time to come. Over the next couple of weeks, I’d like to share my experiences of exploring this magnificent part of Asia; I may not yet have covered even a quarter of this vast place, but what I lack in geography, I more than make up for in enthusiasm!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">It’s important to remember that India is not just a country, it’s a sub-continent, with climates and terrain about as varied as any country can get. Mention India to anyone and it’s likely they’ll conjure up images of camels, deserts and temples; sure there’s no shortage of these iconic symbols but India really is so much more than that. There are beautiful beaches in Goa, lush jungles in Assam and don’t forget about the colder climates – after all a significant part of the Himalayas are in India! So from snow to sunshine, mountains to monsoons, India really does have it all.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">This array of environments means it’s very important to time your trip to India depending on what you want. It’s all very well wanting to chill out on a Keralan beach paradise for 2 weeks but go in June and you may well be reaching more for your umbrella than for your bikini. Likewise the mountain ranges of Himachal Pradesh offer some excellent trekking opportunities but in December and January some routes may be closed due to snowfall. India generally has 3 main seasons; hot (April to June), wet (June to September) and cool (October to March). However these seasons can vary depending on the area of the country and proximity to the equator. It’s also important to remember cool in India can still mean temperatures of over 20 degrees!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">VWI’s projects are all in the Rajasthani city of Jaipur, where the weather generally follows the pattern mentioned above. So depending on how well you can handle the heat, chose the time of year you travel carefully! Sun cream, a hat and conservative clothing are advisable all year round as even in the winter the Indian sun can be very strong but a waterproof jacket is an absolute necessity during the monsoon period. Likewise the mornings and evenings can be rather chilly in December and January so warm clothing is certainly required. The below link is a good guide to Jaipur climates;</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">However, like anywhere in the world, the weather doesn’t always stick to the rules so the most important tool to pack is a flexible attitude! Do get in touch if you want any more information about any of VWI’s projects and we’ll always be happy to help. Until next time.....</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Jenn x</span></div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205445826775787923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-89040957846925950992011-05-24T02:03:00.000-07:002012-11-06T10:19:44.993-08:00Life as a volunteer in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If anyone told me I would have to get up at 3.30am every morning for 4 weeks I have to say I would not be best pleased. But when the reason for getting up is to go and wash, feed and care for 5 magnificent elephants then perhaps this early start seems a little less painful. Plus when else would one get to see the normally chaotic streets of Jaipur in such a docile state, where the lumbering buses and noisy rickshaws are replaced by snuffling pigs and bleary eyed goats? </div>
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<o:p> </o:p>This is just one of the many experiences that set apart volunteering from merely being a tourist. Sure, everyone wants to see the big attractions, whether it be the Taj Mahal ot the Golden Temple or a tropical beach in Goa and there’s no doubt they are wonderful sights, but there is no better way to feel the real essence of a country than to spend time with the locals. And on all the Volunteering With India project, this is a fundamental part of the programme.</div>
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<o:p> </o:p>During my time in Jaipur working with the enigmatic elephants of the Amber Fort, I stayed with an Indian family in their house in the suburbs of the city. The volunteers lived on the ground floor of the house where we were provided with our own kitchen and bathroom facilities and 2 people slept in each of the 2 bedrooms. However, in my whole 4 weeks at the house I don’t think I ever used that kitchen as I was welcomed into the family’s living space upstairs to eat my breakfast, lunch and dinner with my hosts. And what wonderful meals I was presented with! The family I lived with were Brahmin cast, which meant all food was strictly vegetarian (including no eggs) but I didn’t need to worry about lack of variety. My Indian “mother” cooked some fantastic food and there’s no doubt that this was about as authentic as Indian food can get – poles apart from the anaemic kormas and tikka masalas that are passed off as curries in the UK. I really got the true Indian experience in that every meal was eaten on the floor, with our hands, often in front of the families’ favourite historical Hindi soap on the TV. Would I have got all of this if I were merely in a hotel? Absolutely not.</div>
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<o:p> </o:p>My family also gave me a great insight into Indian culture, not only by experiencing everyday life with them but also by their willingness to involve me with some of the festivals that take place during my time in Jaipur – and believe me there are a lot of festivals in India! One particularly memorable moment was being taken to a local beauty salon by my “Mum” and her 10 year old daughter to have my hands decorated with henna. Not only did I leave with beautiful palms and fingers, I also had the experience of sitting with a group of gossiping, chattering women of all ages and picked up a few local beauty tips while I was there! My family also took me out to the famous Raj Mandir cinema to watch a Bollywood film – something I would highly recommend. From the cheering children to the wolf-whistling boys to the delicious interval samosas, going to the movies in the UK will never be the same again!</div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205445826775787923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-55397891593414330122011-05-16T09:53:00.000-07:002011-05-16T09:54:46.790-07:00Why volunteer with VWI?<p class="MsoNormal">Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to travel with a purpose? Would you like to see one of the most fascinating countries in the world in a whole new light? Then look no further.....come and work with Volunteering With India!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black">Volunteering With India is an Indian based Organization that wants to unify people around the world to help those in need. VWI offers a unique combination of volunteering projects and action-packed adventure travel in a fun, safe, educational, and well-organized environment. Our main goal is to offer support for underprivileged women, orphanages, child care, people in rural areas, local communities including the Amber Elephant Village and health programs for sick, dying & disabled people. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black">As a volunteer with VWI, not only will you have the opportunity to work with communities in need, you’ll also have the experience of living with an Indian host family and really gaining insight into Indian culture. There are projects to suit all interests, from working with the majestic elephants of the Amber Fort, to assisting with children’s theatre projects, to promoting a women’s empowerment project. You also be based in the historical and vibrant city of Jaipur, Rajasthan’s state capital which houses some of the most iconic sights in India. Jaipur is also well placed for further travel into India and such marvels as the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Monsoon Palace in Udaipur and the Red Fort in Delhi can easily be reached via India’s fantastic rail networks. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black">Over the coming weeks, as a past volunteer I plan to introduce you to VWI’s work and give you a small insight into life as a volunteer in Jaipur. I really did have the most amazing time and I feel both excited and privileged that not only did I have the opportunity to work on one of the projects, I’ve also now got the chance to tell the blogging world all about it! So I look forward to making your acquaintance.....<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:black">Jenn x</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205445826775787923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-42044939884929519082010-11-11T08:14:00.000-08:002010-11-11T10:24:23.861-08:00Jaipur - The city where art and history never sleep<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqXlpH8D4edz06rkcBI6L33QjOFYGyleZO03E1oVA564uATr0CULkRz-CMHZrcEWLWB0rAIy7SJUTblfnenjW5A2cKaUb0bZ9G4JOw9-fY9Bl098FDX3d7KBNNH6rasiMolwbR-r7E67f/s1600/Jaipur_City.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqXlpH8D4edz06rkcBI6L33QjOFYGyleZO03E1oVA564uATr0CULkRz-CMHZrcEWLWB0rAIy7SJUTblfnenjW5A2cKaUb0bZ9G4JOw9-fY9Bl098FDX3d7KBNNH6rasiMolwbR-r7E67f/s320/Jaipur_City.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Jaipur is one of the most visited cities in India. Travelers choose this location because of it's unique beauty. Jaipur, also known as Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built as the first planned city of India and it once served as the capital for the royalty; it is now the capital city of Rajasthan.<br />
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Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who ruled from 1699–1744; it took about 4 years to complete the major palaces and roads. The king changed the capital from it's original position because of the increase in population and growing scarcity of water. The King ordered the building of the city under the architectural guidance of Vidyadar Bhattacharya. The city was built following the classical basis of principles of Vastu Shastra <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vastu_Shastra" title="Vastu Shastra"></a>and similar classical treatise. Jaipur is considered by many urbanologists to be one of the best planned cities.<br />
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Travelers have a wide variety of places that be chosen for visiting. Among those are City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall, Statue Circle, Moti Doongri, Hawa Mahal, Water Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Naharagarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Panchayati Hall, Ram Niwas Garden, Sisodia Rani Garden and Palace, Vidyadhar Garden, Rambagh Palace etc.cristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07917176039029523333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-47499496524769750732010-11-11T01:37:00.000-08:002012-11-06T10:20:28.195-08:00Your Safety Tips While Spending Time In India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Staying in India has not been problem for anyone but there are some tips that everybody must know in order to be in good health and to enjoy the trip even more. India is an entirely different world—a magical place full of sights to see and things to do, but also a world of crowds, traffic, bargaining, pollution, and confusion. There’s much in India that you have to see.<br />
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<strong>Stay Healthy: </strong>Always carry a water bottle with you. Either boil your own water, or make sure to buy bottled water from a reliable distributor (Bisleri, Yes!, etc.). If you eat on the street, consume only fresh fruit or food that is boiled or fried.<em> </em>Food that hasn’t been cooked at high temperatures could make you sick also. So be prepared in advance.<br />
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<strong>Be Safe:</strong> Always keep your passport and other documents papers close to you. Don't leave your important documents in your luggage. Also keep 2 passport size photographs in a safe place. You can find beggars on streets in India but don't give them money, it's better to buy a meal and give them.<br />
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<strong>Transportation:</strong> Remember India is the second most populous country in the world. If you want to travel by bus to local Bazaars (markets) u can't get a seat easily; buses are fully crowded. Better to arrange your own personal Auto-rikshaw. Transportation is cheap in India.</div>
Volunteering With Indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574481287815894607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151369473946233807.post-15128797934794634932010-11-09T04:13:00.000-08:002010-11-12T22:04:09.193-08:00Culture of India<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1aH-nRr3dECKMe2vVjy3p00pL-eHjklCWD6MK1VCHnLtBRgLrc3CpS_anv5gX-tLlvmsoyEdsOd2pDgvLxxEj2LP96aAZKPeU1YderL-IVnlYEy0jvL7p9JV-gkIBxq1MI7wKTSrP1Eh/s1600/p19b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1aH-nRr3dECKMe2vVjy3p00pL-eHjklCWD6MK1VCHnLtBRgLrc3CpS_anv5gX-tLlvmsoyEdsOd2pDgvLxxEj2LP96aAZKPeU1YderL-IVnlYEy0jvL7p9JV-gkIBxq1MI7wKTSrP1Eh/s320/p19b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="RO">India is a country where everybody can find a variety of cultures in a place. The languages, religions, dances, music, architecture and customs differ from place to place within the same country. The Indian tradition dates back to 8,000 B.C.<br />
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There are sevral languages spoken in India but the national language is Hindi. These are the few languages which are spoken in India in diffrent cities & states : <span style="color: black;">Assamese<b>·</b> Bengali<b>·</b> Bodo<b>·</b> Chhattisgarhi<b> ·</b> Dogri<b> ·</b> Garo<b> ·</b> Gujarati<b> ·</b> Standard Hindi<b> ·</b> Kannada<b> ·</b> Kashmiri<b> ·</b> Khasi<b> ·</b> Kokborok<b> ·</b> Konkani<b> ·</b> Maithili<b> ·</b> Malayalam<b> ·</b> Manipuri<b> ·</b> Marathi<b> ·</b> Mizo<b> ·</b> Nepali<b> ·</b> Oriya<b> ·</b> Punjabi<b> ·</b> Sanskrit <b>·</b> Santali<b> ·</b> Sindhi<b> ·</b> Telugu<b> ·</b> Tamil<b> ·</b> Urdu.</span><br />
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India is the birth place of four of the world's major religious traditions, named <span style="color: black;">Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. According to the recent census ,Hinduism accounted for 80.5% of the population of India. Islam(13.5%), Christianity (1.3%) and Sikhism (2.9%) are the other major religions followed by the people of India. </span><br />
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Dance in India consists of a variety of forms, from the ancient classical or temple dance to folk and modern styles. In India you can find more than a 100 kinds of folk dance.<br />
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Music consists of different jenres and meanings. Even if we go with the states in India every state has its own foundation of music. The popular music/songs are from <span class="mw-headline">Hindustani music, Carnatic music, Bauls, Bhangra, Dandiya, Ganasangeet, Uttarakhandi music, Haryanavi music, Qawwali, Rajasthani. The rock, hip-hop, pop & classical music in India has an interesting take over the world and interesting notes.</span><br />
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<span class="mw-headline">The architecture of India is amongst the most beautiful styles in the world. There are architectural monuments in India; one example is the Taj Mahal, which is one of the great wonders of the world. Every state and city is know worldwide for the beautiful architecture.</span><br />
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<span class="mw-headline">Customs in India: Traditional Indian clothing for <span style="color: black;">women are the saris or the salwar kameez and also Ghaghra Cholis (Lehengas). For men, traditional clothes are the Dhoti, Lungi or Kurta. Saris are graceful elegant clothing ones made out of silk are the most elegant and lots of people love them and have cupboards full of highly pretty silk saris. In southern India the men wear long, white sheets of cloth called dhoti in north Indian languages like Hindi and Bengali and <i>veshti</i> in Tamil. Over the dhoti, men wear shirts, t-shirts, or anything else. Women wear a sari, a long sheet of colourful cloth with patterns. This is draped over a simple or fancy blouse. This is worn by young ladies and woman. Little girls wear a pavada. A pavada is a long skirt worn under a blouse. Both are often daily patterned. Bindi</span> is part of the women's make-up.</span></span></div><span class="mw-headline"><span class="mw-headline"><span class="mw-headline"><span class="mw-headline"><span class="mw-headline"><span class="mw-headline"><span class="mw-headline"><span class="mw-headline"><span class="mw-headline"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Volunteering With Indiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574481287815894607noreply@blogger.com2