Incredible Facts Nobody told you About Summer Volunteering in India
If you’re eager to volunteer abroad, you may want to consider heading to India. India is an incredible location for volunteer work, in part perhaps due to the fact that volunteers are so widely welcomed. Before you actually head over to volunteer in India for the summer, here are some amazing facts you probably never knew.
Second In The World
In 2014, Philippines was the most popular destination searched for by volunteers while India claimed the number two spot. Since it’s been a few years, there’s a good chance those countries have reversed in popularity but even if they haven’t that still means India is staggeringly popular for travelers hoping to make a difference.
Why is India so popular with volunteers? Well, there are plenty of reasons that might make India a desirable place to visit. But for volunteers, it’s likely due to the massive level of opportunities available for helping other people in this country. You can work in schools teaching English, build and renovate homes or even use your tech skills. With such a diverse range of options, there’s a chance for everyone to take part.
63 Million
That’s how many homeless people live in India today according to a recent statistic. Sadly, 11 million of those are street children. The high number is likely due to the fact that India has one of the world’s largest populations. Families search for jobs and when they are unable to find work for months on end, they end up on the streets, looking for food and shelter.
This is an incredible opportunity for volunteers in India to help those in need. Volunteers can teach skills to mothers and fathers on the street as well as the children so that one day they have the education they need to gain a better life. Working with young children, volunteers can teach the families games, read them stories and provide human interaction. This can be a life-changing experience for both the children and the volunteers.
5000 Years
People don’t just volunteer in India to help those in need. They also come to experience the spirituality that the country is famous for. Spirituality has a strong presence in the culture of India and volunteers come in the hope of finding a fresh outlook and a new perspective on themselves and life in general. It’s not surprising volunteers think they will discover enlightenment in India. After all, it is the birthplace of Yoga, a meditative form of exercise that has lasted for five thousand years.
Atithi Devo Bhava
This phrase is the tagline for the tourism board in India. Translated it means the guest is equivalent to god and speaks volumes about the level of hospitality that volunteers find in India. Many volunteers are able to stay with families while helping those in need in local villages and nearby areas. When you spend a summer volunteering in India, you will always find someone willing to support and assist you.We hope these facts have encouraged you to plan your own trip volunteering in India. Who knows what you might experience if you do.