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Discover Goa! This week-long cultural experience is the perfect way to start your volunteer abroad vacation in India. Meet fellow participants and future volunteers, learn about traditional customs and go sightseeing.
Program Highlights
Itinerary (One-week commitment):
Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Goa International Airport (GOI). Participants will be picked up from the airport and taken to their accommodation in Goa. Settle into your new home for the week and get to know your fellow participants.
Day 1, Monday: Following breakfast, participants will receive a welcome introduction to the program in Goa, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, participants will visit Mapusa city and the local market. The evening brings dinner and a chance for participants to get to know one another.
Day 2, Tuesday: This day will start early and with a light breakfast, followed by a self-defense lesson! After the daily dose of karate, participants will return to the center for a big breakfast. Participants will visit Fort Aguada and Sinquerim Beach this afternoon. The evening brings a movie night.
Day 3, Wednesday: Participants will enjoy another early start and light breakfast, this time followed by a yoga session. Following the big breakfast after yoga class, participants will enjoy a Hindi language lesson and learn to make Indian chai tea. Participants will enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the beach, and end the night with a Bollywood movie.
Day 4, Thursday: On this day, participants will learn about some of the volunteer opportunities that are available in Goa, following Culture Week. Visits will be to a local kindergarten, elder home and animal shelter.
Day 5, Friday: Highlights of this morning include visits to a local church and spice plantation, complete with a special lunch at the spice farm. Following lunch, participants will take a scenic boat ride and explore a beautiful waterfall nearby.
Day 6, Saturday: Participants will depart from Goa this morning or stay on and volunteer at one of the projects.
Please note: Itinerary is subject to change.
What’s Included
What’s not Included
Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, lunches on weekends, personal expenses.
Goa is one of India’s most cherished states. Located on India’s western coast, Goa has long been renowned for its natural beauty and warm, humid climate throughout the year. It’s no mystery why Goa is consistently ranked among India’s top tourist destinations, with its golden sandy beaches, coconut groves, vibrant green paddy fields and dense forests. This project is located in North Goa, in a small countryside village called Saligao, which is about 20 minutes away from the coast.
Please take note of this project’s minimum requirements:
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