Enjoy world-famous beaches while improving the lives of local residents when you volunteer with our Goa Community Outreach Program in India.

Goa represents a cross-section of India’s population, as it is home to both a booming economy and deeply impoverished slums. Known for its international culture and stunning beaches, the state on the western coast of India has become a celebrated vacation spot. Not everyone has benefited from the prosperity, however. Homeless children walk Goa’s streets, and many families live in poverty on the outskirts of the booming cities and resorts.

The Goa Community Outreach Program is structured to ensure a variety of volunteer opportunities with the added benefit of travel and recreation. The first week of your stay will include a three-day yoga and neuropathy course, as well as a three-day trek that includes visits to rural Indian villages, rock-climbing lessons and other adventure activities. Throughout your stay, you will also have Goa’s endless beaches to explore. From start to finish, the Goa Community Outreach Program gives you the chance to immerse yourself in Indian culture while providing essential services to those left behind in the region’s push for modernization.

As a volunteer you will: Care for poverty-stricken children at local day care     centers Help conduct a survey of pregnant women and     newborn babies in the area Help provide regular healthcare checkups and     vaccinations Teach computer skills to girls, orphans and older     women Work in a home for HIV-infected individuals, providing     care for patients and assisting nurses Trek through the Indian backcountry, volunteering in     small towns and villages along the way

Program Length:	Start Dates:
Minimum: 4 weeks Maximum: 8 weeks	January 14 February 11 March 10 April 7 May 5 June 2 June 30 July 28 August 25 September 22 October 20 November 17 December 15
Program Cost:	Cost Includes:
4 weeks: Extra week:	Airport pickup and drop-off On-site orientation and program training All daily transportation to and from the     project Accommodations Three meals per day In-country support and program coordination 24-hour local emergency support 3-day yoga course 3-day adventure program, including meals     and lodging Two weekend excursions (see details on     next page) Volunteer donation
Requirements:
Volunteers should be physically fit in order to carry out the duties associated with this project.
Schedule:	Accommodations:
Volunteers will typically work 6 to 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. The exact details of your day will be decided during your volunteer orientation. Schedules vary depending on program needs, and volunteers should remain flexible.	Dorm-style resort facility located on the     edge of Colva Beach Shared rooms (2 to 3 people per room) Shared en-suite bathrooms Swimming pool Meals served on-site