Environmental Education & Conservation | RC-MTV-ENV-1/23 | 2023-01-01 - 2024-12-31 | ENVI,SOCI,RENO | Age: 18 - 85

RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Himalayas

Work: Since the local community and environment are inter-related and depend on each other for survival this project aims to protect our environment using creative education and organizing micro community actions. Volunteers are expected to work with communities and eco clubs in schools by assisting and coordinating their activities and in organising micro environmental actions in coordination with women SHG, village councils and schools in addition to educate people on environmental concerns like Global warming, climate change, depletion of natural resources, etc. In specific, they can work on: • Reduce, reuse, and recycle to conserve environment • Protection & conservation of their watershed and help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources. • Conserve water • Sustainable way of living • Shop wisely - buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag. • Use long-lasting light bulbs - reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room! • Plant a tree to combat climate change • Choose non-toxic chemicals at home and office. • Bike more. Drive less. We believe, innovation is key to success therefore volunteers with prior experience in related work are welcome to bring in new ideas.

Accomodation and food: Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath. Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.

Location: Baddiarea

Location and Leisure: The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families. Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.

Airport: IXC

Train/Bus station: Kalka

Requirements: Persons with interest in conservation and environmental sanitation are preferrd.

Kalka station

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 400 EUR

The existence of life on planet earth is possible only because of the suitable environment we live in.It provides food, shelter, air, and fulfills all the human needs whether big or small. Moreover, the entire life support of humans depends wholly on the environmental factors. In addition, it also helps in maintaining various life cycles on earth.