Global Voluntary Service to Stop Climate Change in India

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The increasing global carbon emissions, which have risen from 21 billion tons in 1990 to 34 billion in 2015, pose a significant threat to our planet. Despite efforts from various individuals and organizations, the damage to our landscape, forests, biodiversity, food production, water supply, and overall human security continues to worsen. To prevent further escalation and limit the global temperature increase to within 1.5 degrees Celsius, collaborative efforts among countries, stakeholders, organizations, and individuals are essential.

To amplify the impact on carbon reduction and enhance volunteerism and Non-Governmental Organizations management, our local partner initiated the SCC project with support from the UPS Foundation, NLAPO, and Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation. With the involvement of international and local volunteers, significant progress has been made, including the reduction of 160.5 tons of CO2 through tree planting and other initiatives.
The project provides an opportunity for volunteers to actively contribute to combating climate change and creating tangible impacts. Volunteers will engage in collective efforts, develop organizing skills, and receive a Green Volunteer certificate. If volunteers are motivated to learn from and contribute to addressing climate change, this project offers an ideal platform for their involvement.

💼 What the programme involves

The project aims to contribute to reversing climate change and preserving biodiversity through education and action. Over the years, the project has facilitated the planting of over 10,000 trees and educated local communities about carbon emissions and environmentally sustainable practices. The project aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action) and 15 (Life on Land).

Depending on the weather, volunteers will engage in various tasks such as planting new trees, caring for already planted ones, removing dead saplings, chopping firewood, soil working, composting, clearing weeds and bushes, preparing holes for future plantation, and ensuring the polythene greenhouse is fully operational.
Since environmental education and protection are the primary focus of the camp, volunteers will also be expected to raise awareness on issues like global warming, climate change, carbon emissions, and sustainable lifestyles when interacting with local communities.
In addition to tree plantation activities, volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in other humanitarian projects, meet with women's groups, engage in physical activities at our local partner's campus, work in communities or slums, .
There will be at least one free day per week for volunteers to rest and explore the surroundings.

Other activities: Study programs, discussions, excursions, visits, exchange parties, sports, etc. can be organized either by the volunteers themselves or by our local partner.

Objectives:

Enhance local and global environmental conditions by actively participating in tree planting initiatives, promoting sustainable practices, and reducing carbon emissions.
Foster global friendship, solidarity, and networking among Non-Governmental Organization and volunteers through collaborative efforts in environmental conservation projects.
Facilitate personal development opportunities for both volunteers and local community members by providing training, skill-building workshops, and empowerment programs for Non-Governmental Organizations

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will live in our local partner's campus in shared accommodation. All minimum basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Sleeping bags are not necessary but required for personal hygiene.

🍲 Food

Vegetarian food will be provided throughout the duration of the camp. While a cook will be available, volunteers are expected to assist with meal preparation, and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management skills are required in this regard.
Living arrangements will typically involve simple community conditions, including shared meal preparation responsibilities and accommodations such as community halls or youth centers. Volunteers will take turns cooking meals and contributing to the collective living experience.

📍 About the location

The area offers a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment.

🎒 Leisure activities

Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town, a hill station, is a major tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla, the state capital, the volunteers will have the opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.

⚠️ Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old (no maximum age limit) to participate in this volunteering project. They must have a keen interest in environmental and climate change issues, possess good physical fitness and mental health. They must be fully motivated, active, flexible, adaptable, responsible, cooperative, and constructive. Proficiency in English, the common language used during the project, is required. While knowledge of the local Hindi language is not necessary, volunteers are encouraged to try learning it to communicate with locals during their stay. Prior experience with IVS projects related to the environment or LMTV is not mandatory, nor is experience in leading workcamps, carbon offset projects, or crowdfunding efforts.

🤝 Meeting point

The nearest international airport terminal is New Delhi IGI Airport, which is approximately 6-7 hours away from the project site by train and bus. The project is situated at our local partner's campus near Bandh village, which is 30 km from Kalka town and 60 km from Chandigarh city.

ℹ️ Additional information

The participation fee is 500 Euros, which is a 17% reduction from the normal LMTV fee. This fee must be paid in advance by WISE. Travel cost should be paid by the volunteers themselves.

Arrival preferably 1st Monday check dates when applying. Volunteers can stay as long as they want up to a maximum of one year. The minimum period of staying is one month.

VISA : All volunteers are required to get Indian visa to enter the country. As per the new regulations an employment visa is required for their placement with Indian NGOs. For details kindly refer to www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa. Our local partner will be happy to assist the volunteers with required documents.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.