Código:
FSL -LTV 02C
Disponibilidad:
Disponible
BANGALORE
India
Fecha de inicio:
01/01/2014
Fecha de fin:
31/12/2014
Extra fee:
160.00
Euro
Idiomas:
Inglés
Inglés
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
75
Plazas:
10
Plazas para discapacitados:
0
Descripción:
Eco-Tourism involves two major themes - Nature and Culture. Eco-Tourism is a form of responsible travel which contributes to the protection of the environment in natural areas, and the preservation of culture in local communities. It also provides conscious travellers with unique experiences, which cannot be provided by mass tourism. This is a new project initiated by FSL-India, which means there is still a lot to be explored and initiated while undertaking such developmentally appropriate interventions.Volunteers will start by getting to know the village, neighbourhood and the villagers in order to work together with them and see the different aspects of their lives. Educating the locals about the problems and exploring possibilities with Eco-Tourism is an important aspect of the work.Volunteers have to develop a working methodology that taps into local resources and volunteers will develop a way of working, drawing local potential, introducing and setting up structures, such as:-Creating a database of information of the surrounding areas-Training and working with the local community in order to involve them and ensure active participation.-Raising awareness on environmental and cultural preservation -Setting up and running the Eco-Tourism project- Promoting Eco-Tourism as a form of livelihood for the local community.-Maintaining the websiteThe main fields of work are: art, traditional life, sights, environmental awareness, food, agriculture, industry, medicine, landscape, outdoor activities, religion, and spiritual experience. Each of these fields is divided into more sub-fields. You will be working in a small team or individually to complete the database. The work profile includes site-based research. Therefore, the ability to research, documentation and writing reports is appreciated. The Info-sheet will have more information regarding the individual projects with schedules, and activities.Note: Minimum application for Eco-Tourism is for four months.
You could be staying with local families near to the project. You could be sharing rooms with 2-3 volunteers or staying on your own. Sometimes, projects provide accommodation for the volunteers. The project will provide a room that is shared by other volunteers or with the staff of the project.
Our projects are spread out across different regions in South India. Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore, North Karnataka or Pondicherry. You will be notified of the location of your project a month prior to your arrival. During the Orientation week, one can find out the leisure activities around your area. There are lots of things to do in south of India.
Visa Requirements: According to the new Visa Regulations, volunteers coming to India to do voluntary service with/through a registered Indian organization need to apply for an Employment Visa ( to work with NGO / Non-Profit organization). No other visa is acceptable. In order to apply for an Employment visa, you ll need proof of employment with an organization in India, such as a contract that states the terms and conditions. FSL India will provide necessary documents for your visa application on request. For more information, please visit the following websites: http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/tp/Guide-To-Indian-Visa-Types.htm http://www.immihelp.com/nri/indiavisa/categories.html What is needed to be an LTV We welcome anybody who is interested to participate in our voluntary programs regardless of age, sex, religious belief, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Most of our programmes do not require any specific skills. But as the work is humanitarian in nature, we encourage volunteers to be: O Open Minded: It is essential to be open to new ideas, situations, morals, values and ways of doing things. Things may be different from what you are used to or your existing expectations. If you remain open minded then you will be flooded with new opportunities. Broadening the mind is at the heart of inter-cultural exchange. O Flexible: Remaining flexible to ideas, people, situations and encounters is important. While working at social projects, you will be dealing with people i and people are unpredictable. Taking a flexible approach is often the best way to deal with such situations. O Creative: Taking a creative approach to your volunteer placement and work maintains motivation and, prevents routine and boredom for yourself and the project. When you start to think creatively it is amazing what can be achieved.
Aeropuerto:
BLR
Estación de tren:
Bangalore
Notas:
Project starts on the first Monday of each month. Minimum application for Environmental Education is for four months