THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

Come and join us for 2012   

10% DISCOUNT EXTENDED TO END FEB 2012

JUST £242 FOR THE PROGRAMME COSTS INCLUDING ALL FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION!!!  

Changing the world is possible through a single act, if that is multiplied across continents and across time. A volunteer taking that step to spend their time and money to visit a place such as India, to roll up their sleeves and sweat, has the power to influence dozens, hundreds, even thousands of people through that single humanitarian act. The root cause of many of the problems facing the world today results from a lack of education. And this does not mean only education of a developing nation’s poorest citizens, but the education of the Western world as well.

People First offers a chance every year for volunteers to join our staff working alongside them in a village experience programme which offers a unique chance to discover the real India, away from the tourist traps and the "hassle trail"  Post programme evaluations have been extremely positive with some participants reporting a life changing experience.

Included in the programme,

 All meals when on the programme , not usually any cooking required! Not too spicy

All transport whilst on the programme.

Simple dorm type accomodation

Purified Water at Gyan Vikas, our main centre

Assistance in Delhi  ,including being met at the airport and escorted to the train and taxi fares

AC  2 train travel to Bihar

Accommodation for one night in Delhi in a 3 star AC room on arrival

A typical programme might look like this,  

Welcome

Orientation   (3 days)

Introductions and expectations

Basic Hindi

Caste system

Cultural differences

Development Issues

Project Placements next  12  days

including

Working alongside existing staff

Working on a group project with the children

Individual skills will be taken account of ,ie a carpenter can help make furniture etc

Picnic  and Overnight Stay at  Kanjiar  rural centre.

Picnic with children at Rajgir or Tilaya Dam

Evaluation with farewell evening meal  and distribution of completion certificates.

Places are limited to 20; so early application is strongly advised.  Initial enquires can be made to our e-mail address or just use the contact page. 

All applicants will need to fully complete an online application form. alternatively just copy and paste the form on this page and send or e-mail it to us. Because of the nature of our work with vulnerable children checks may be undertaken and references will be required.

We can also help to arrange transport to onward destinations.

The cost of this programme is £269 for students in full time education and £369 for those in full time employment. For those who pay in full before the end of Feb 2012 a 10% discount is applicable. As a thank you to all the support the trust has recieved from the University of Lincoln UK a special rate is applicable to all staff working at the University. Details on application.

Please note due to the cost of setting up the camp if individuals cancel their participation no refund can be given.

The programme is from July 25th to August 8th 2012. That works out at less than £22.00 and £29.00 respectively per day including one nights hotel stay and air conditioned train travel to Bihar, and all food, travel and simple accommodation whilst in Bihar.

Participants should plan to arrive in Delhi on July 23rd. If you plan to return directly to the UK or your home country after the camp the earliest date to book your return flight would be August 10th . We can help you on arrival regarding  booking your internal travel within India.

On receiving full payment an information pack will be sent to you. All participants need to make arrangements for their own personal medical insurance and will be required to sign a disclaimer.

This is really a very unique programme and a warm welcome awaits here in the green fields of Bihar, as the workcamp is held during the great Indian monsoon.

"As a teacher, I was very interested to visit some of the village schools and was amazed to see so much being achieved with such limited resources ".

I have come away deeply moved by the love and dedication of the staff at People First, and by the courage and optimism of the women and children they work with".

Erica 

Workcamp participant 

APPLY TO JOIN US! 

Send to india_peoplefirst@yahoo.com. We will get back to you within 14 days.

PEOPLE FIRST EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE TRUST

BIHAR WORKCAMP  

ONLINE  APPLICATION FORM

Section One.

ABOUT YOURSELF

Name

Date of Birth

Address

Passport Number

E-mail Address

Section Two

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Please tell us about your school work or study experiences.

FROM                          TO                    Experience                          

Professional Qualifications

SKILLS

Do you have special skills you could bring to the work camp? Please explain briefly why you are interested in applying. What are your previous travel experiences? What are your hobbies and Interests?  

Please list five objectives you have for your time with us

Section Three

REFERENCES   Please provide the names and addresses and phone numbers of two people we may contact for references (not family members). Due to the nature of the work with children, checks may be made.

comments from volunteers include ...............

a fantastic experience"

"beyond my expectations" 

''wonderfull"

"Every day was special"

"good organisation and great care''

I found the whole experience of being on this Project completely inspiring. People First has compelling story to tell, it was both humbling and a privilege to be part of its operation for two weeks".

"Smiling faces and lots of colours!!!! I have found all the experiences wonderful and very moving. It is hard to imagine in are ‘greedy’ western would how any of us would have the strength of character to survive in the way that the poor people of Bihar do".

"This camp was a unique experience to meet village and local people in their own environment. The children we met were really welcoming and brave".

"I was hugely impressed by the entire children’s attitude to learning in all classes I visited. The health team amazed me with their professionalism and efficiency. The turnaround of patients was incredible. Every single member of staff seemed incredibly competent, caring, and willing to let us get involved which was wonderful".

"All in all it has been an incredible fortnight, and I would definitely come back if I know it can be in a useful capacity".