Gap Year Expeditions, Global Volunteering & Conservation Projects – Greenforce

Highlights

This well known, beach destination of India - Goa - has its own share of famous personalities visiting to enjoy its sun-kissed beaches with temperate climate. A Portuguese colony until the 1970s, Goa offers a totally different cultural dimension of India. It’s been magnet to sun-seekers from all over and boasts of its own type of music, sea food and of course, lots of sun. Activities in Goa range from water sports and cultural sightseeing to breathtaking beaches.

Situated to the south of Goa, this conservation project has all the elements necessary for a perfect gap year or a rewarding break. With its proximity to amazing species, you won't want to miss your chance to visit India and undertake pivotal aid work for the wildlife sanctuary. Explore India and witness one of the most spectacular countries in the world.

Essentials

What will I be doing?

Your participation will fall into 3 categories:

Research

Animal care and protection

Responsible tourism campaigns

Research

• Data collection

• Observation on behavioural patterns

• Counting different species

Animal Care and Protection

• Assisting vets with care and treatment

• Keeping the forest clean

• Upkeep of facilities, such as keeping the waterholes clean

Responsible Tourism Campaigns

• Develop resources for visitors to the sanctuary to promote environmentally friendly tourism

• Guide tourists through the sanctuary

• Knowledge on responsible tourism and behaviour in jungle to tourists

What will I achieve?

• You will have the chance to see some the world’s most amazing scenery, and experience a rich and ancient culture.

•  A wildlife conservation project that sets the standard. With this conservation effort, you have the opportunity to participate, hands-on, with the local communities and workers as you help preserve India's wildlife.

•  Achieve a sense of rewarding and wellbeing when you see the progress these animals make as a result of your contribution towards this sanctuary.

Where will I live?

You will be living homestays near to the sanctuary.

Money

• The currency is Rupees. The best way to carry your money is to split it between separate payment methods, e.g. cash, card and traveller’s cheques. Never carry a lot of cash as you can always get more out at a cash point or exchange money in all the major banks and hotels and large towns.
• Most credit cards are accepted in India.
• Your contribution will be spent covering your ground costs e.g. food and accommodation. Any money left over will be put back into Greenforce projects.

• We advise taking some spending money to cover souvenirs and other expenses.

Country Facts

• Population/Area – 1.3 Billion / 3.2 Million Square Kilometres.
• India is home to several hundred languages, of which 17 are official with Hindi and English being most widely spoken.
• India is the largest democracy in the world.
• ‘Hello’ in Hindi is Namaste

Eligibility

• The trip is open to all nationalities.
• The minimum age for this trip is 17; there is no maximum. Expedition teams consist of individuals from a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Everyone is welcome!

What's included?

• A Meet Your Team briefing day and BBQ in central London.
• Being met at the airport by a Greenforce staff member then dropped off to your hotel.
• Comprehensive orientation period, including guest speakers and presentations by trained professionals, covering India’s culture, history, and language.
• All transfers/ transport to project locations and overnight journeys.
• All accommodation and meals.
• On site assistance and all materials for the activities.

Itinerary

Maps

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