Image: India is Feeling | 6 Weeks

India is Feeling | 6 Weeks

Onevaasa Wilderness Labs·Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Global Volunteer

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English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
"India is a Feeling" contributes to SDG Target 10.3 by fostering intercultural understanding and challenging stereotypes about India through immersive cultural experiences. The project provides international volunteers with opportunities to engage with local communities, traditions, heritage, and everyday life, creating meaningful connections and promoting mutual respect. Through storytelling, community interactions, cultural exchange events, and content creation, volunteers become ambassadors of diversity and global citizenship while encouraging a more authentic and inclusive perception of India.
This project contributes to,
Image: Reduced Inequalities - Target 10.3

Reduced Inequalities - Target 10.3

Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Stakeholder and community engagement.
Introduction to project objectives and local context.
Volunteer onboarding and alignment.
Meet local tourism entrepreneurs
Introduction to Manas & project goals
Preparation for upcoming activities.
Expectation setting and reflection spaces.
Week 2
Village walks & tourism asset scouting
Reflection and learning activities.
Preparation and coordination of intercultural experiences.
Supporting community engagement initiatives.
Homestay & craft surveys
Document trails & natural attractions
Facilitating spaces for dialogue and collaboration.
Building connections with beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Week 3
Draft village tourism map
Tourism mapping workshop
Interview entrepreneurs for content
Promotion of intercultural understanding.
Facilitation of exchange and dialogue spaces.
Community participation and collaboration.
Activities encouraging appreciation of diversity.
Documentation of experiences and insights.
Week 4
Development of collaborative initiatives.
Review materials with entrepreneurs
Build digital tourism listings
Design promotional materials
Reflection and feedback sessions.
Promotion of positive narratives and global citizenship.
Facilitation of shared learning experiences.
Strengthening mutual understanding and inclusion.
Week 5
Present tourism map to stakeholders
Creation of spaces for sharing experiences.
Promotion of diversity and cultural appreciation.
Encouraging participants to become ambassadors of intercultural understanding.
Documentation and dissemination of project learnings.
Strengthening long-term connections among participants.
International cultural exchange
Cultural festival tourism showcase
Week 6
Evaluation of outcomes and learning experiences.
Entrepreneur digital skills handover
Finalise tourism materials & listings
Collection of feedback and impact measurement.
Impact reflection & handover
Project closure and strengthening of future collaborations.
Knowledge transfer and reporting.
Celebration of achievements and contributions.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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