Is it must to know the local language?
No it is not must to know the local language but is effective and interesting to work in the project with basic knowledge of the local language. How ever on arrival orientation includes language also. You can manage with English.

Do I get orientation on arrival?
Yes, definitely you will have orientation on arrival. It includes dos and don’t’ s in the project and host families. Language, exposure to India culture and traditions. Traveling tips etc.

Will some body receive me at the airport?
Yes, one of our staff or co-workers meets you at the airport with placard of the organizations. Correct information about your travel details helps us to meet at the airport, including flight number, name, departure, arrival. ( Both international and domestic)

Will some one accompany me and introduce to the project?
Yes, after the orientation one of our staff or coworkers accompanies you to reach the project and introduce the contact person in the project / host family.

Can I extend programme?
Yes, you can extend the programme but informing the office well in advance is appreciated, so as to organize a better programme for you.

Group of friends or family members can participate in the programme!
Yes, you can plan the programme with your friends or family members. Of course here you make new friends and get in contact families.

What type food, I get?
Basically, you are placed in south India. And major food item is rice and with variety of taste in curries. Three meals a day includes with breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee in the morning and in the evening.

When should I pay the participation fee?
You have to make the participation on the first day of the arrival in Euro as applicable.

How do, I travel alone, Is traveling in India safe?
It is not advisable to travel alone in India but you have extra careful, if you are alone. Better to accompany with other volunteers.

Do I have opportunity to meet other volunteers?
It depends on the time of your arrival. If there are other volunteers in India during the same time of your participation, you will have chance to meet them.

Can I get opportunity to a village exposure?
Yes, as part of our programme two days village exposure is organized for the volunteers, who work in cities or towns

What type of clothing is better?
In Indian culture woman covers the complete legs and arms. In India you get ready made clothe for Rs. 300 to 500 ( less than 7 Euros). Jeans and T Shirts are also Ok. To identify with local people and culture local dresses are appreciated.

How do I have access to internet / money transfer?
In most of the towns and cities Internet and money transfer facilities are available.
( About Rs.15 to 20 for an hour to browse at Internet cafes)

Will I have chance to learn Yoga, India dance, culinary etc?
Yes, definitely, if you are interested to learn Yoga, Meditation, cooking can be organized at additional cost.

How well in advance I have to send my application?
We appreciate at least one month in advance but we do accept the applications less than a month to provide an opportunity to join the programme.

Will I get the participation certificate?
Yes, at the end of the programme, you will get the participation certificate with description about your voluntary work in India.

Will I get the project of preference?
Yes, you are expected to choose three projects from our work placements on priority wise. Depending on the availability and skills you have a suitable project will be offered.

Can I travel during week ends?
Yes, you have to be in the project from Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday is your time. You can plan to travel on Friday night and return latest by Monday morning to go to the project. The cost of traveling and other expenses will not be borne by ICA – India.

How your participation fee is utilized?
1. Towards the communication and correspondence with national and international organizations for the coordination of the programme.
2. Office maintenance includes staff salary, telephone, fax, Internet, administrative expenses etc
3. Towards the food, accommodation, local conveyance, airport transfer of the volunteers.
4. As the organization not funded by any government or agency, dependent on the participation fee of the volunteers.
5. Part of the fee goes towards the welfare activities of the underprivileged visually impaired (Blind).
6. to identify, visit and confirm the new projects and host families. Regular contact with project and host family.
7. Language course / orientation expenses.
8. Village exposure visits. Local sight seeing / Cultural exposure.
9. Fees to resource persons for language and other seminars.
10. Production of training materials.
11. Maintenance of Computers and other office equipment.