info to volunteer in north/east india

white · Oct 23rd, 2007, 11:18

hello everybody,
i just arrived to Darjeeling,
and would like to volunteer and the area (west bengal hills)
or near by.
i have few months for it.
can you help me in finding the right place,
or just any information that would help?
than you, rajan

machadinha · Oct 23rd, 2007, 15:12

Since you're there already, you could enquire with the local Tibetan refugee scene about teaching opportunities or other work to be done. There may be farming projects, at least that's what another member went and did in Ladakh.

white · Oct 24th, 2007, 18:40

i did that, they don't need.
i'll keep looking.
thanks.
anyone knows what is it like in Assam?
in the area around the kaziranga national park?
bless you all

beesakopie · Dec 8th, 2007, 06:10

White, if you are still looking, Manjushree in Tawang, Arunachal may be of interest.

Details here : www.manjushreeorphanage.org

matei · Dec 12th, 2007, 20:20

Are you interested to go further east.If so, in what field of work would you like to volunteer.

thats if your still looking to volunteer.....White

beesakopie · Dec 13th, 2007, 14:52

Matei,

Welcome to the thread !

I really should be sending a private message - but I do not think you can receive any at the moment - anyways,

I have a Mizoram thread in the "Other Areas" section under "States of India". Would you like to contribute there? Would love to receive some info regarding travelling there. The thread is called "Mizoram in January 2008". (I am supposed to be travelling there for 4 nights in Aizawl in January 2008)

Thankx.

PS: you can send me a private message if you wish.

machadinha · Dec 13th, 2007, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by beesakopie

I have a Mizoram thread ... called "Mizoram in January 2008".

Mizoram in January 2008 , at your service

ps No, Matei will not be able to PM you either as of yet.

vpsingh · Dec 13th, 2007, 15:31

White, Best wishes for your noble thoughts but I do not think it is a good idea for a foreigner doing volunteer work in north-east India. I have spent 9 years in that part of India (Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh).
1) It is considered to be a troubled area with many active insurgent groups. An abducted white-man is worth 10 locals for bargaining with Indian govt.
2) Indian army and intelligence will get panicky as soon as you will ask for permission to visit the inner areas (and as far as I think inner area is all of north-east for a non-Indian).
3) Working with missionaries involves even more problems since they have been continuously accused of converting poor Indians. You might face issues with local right-wing Hindu groups as well.

I am sorry if I am scaring you but touring an area is way different than living and working in that area among locals. Hope you think before gettign involved.

matei · Dec 13th, 2007, 20:11

beesakopie......Thanks!

.
I have replied to your post in the other thread on Mizoram.I am not sure if the information is sufficient.I do hope you have a pleasant stay here .... in this unexplored part of the country.

Will be a pleasure to extend all help,if need be

rangers · Dec 22nd, 2007, 17:25

there is a father in Kalimgpong town who has a music school for orphans.He has a great team of kids who plays violin etc.
Hope he can help you in volunteering.Kalimgpong is a small town u can find him eassily..place is close to DOLMA retreat.
all the best.
Sanjay

Oct 23rd, 2007, 11:18	#1
white Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: israel Posts: 2	info to volunteer in north/east india hello everybody, i just arrived to Darjeeling, and would like to volunteer and the area (west bengal hills) or near by. i have few months for it. can you help me in finding the right place, or just any information that would help? than you, rajan

Oct 23rd, 2007, 15:12	#2
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,561	Since you're there already, you could enquire with the local Tibetan refugee scene about teaching opportunities or other work to be done. There may be farming projects, at least that's what another member went and did in Ladakh. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Dec 13th, 2007, 15:31	#8
vpsingh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 101	White, Best wishes for your noble thoughts but I do not think it is a good idea for a foreigner doing volunteer work in north-east India. I have spent 9 years in that part of India (Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh). 1) It is considered to be a troubled area with many active insurgent groups. An abducted white-man is worth 10 locals for bargaining with Indian govt. 2) Indian army and intelligence will get panicky as soon as you will ask for permission to visit the inner areas (and as far as I think inner area is all of north-east for a non-Indian). 3) Working with missionaries involves even more problems since they have been continuously accused of converting poor Indians. You might face issues with local right-wing Hindu groups as well. I am sorry if I am scaring you but touring an area is way different than living and working in that area among locals. Hope you think before gettign involved. __________________ Don't follow the herd, grass is already eaten!!

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Oct 24th, 2007, 18:40	#3
white Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: israel Posts: 2	i did that, they don't need. i'll keep looking. thanks. anyone knows what is it like in Assam? in the area around the kaziranga national park? bless you all

Dec 8th, 2007, 06:10	#4
beesakopie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wallis and Futuna (Republique Francaise) Posts: 82	White, if you are still looking, Manjushree in Tawang, Arunachal may be of interest. Details here : www.manjushreeorphanage.org

Dec 12th, 2007, 20:20	#5
matei Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MIZORAM Posts: 11	Are you interested to go further east.If so, in what field of work would you like to volunteer. thats if your still looking to volunteer.....White

Dec 13th, 2007, 14:52	#6
beesakopie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wallis and Futuna (Republique Francaise) Posts: 82	Matei, Welcome to the thread ! I really should be sending a private message - but I do not think you can receive any at the moment - anyways, I have a Mizoram thread in the "Other Areas" section under "States of India". Would you like to contribute there? Would love to receive some info regarding travelling there. The thread is called "Mizoram in January 2008". (I am supposed to be travelling there for 4 nights in Aizawl in January 2008) Thankx. PS: you can send me a private message if you wish.

Dec 13th, 2007, 20:11	#9
matei Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MIZORAM Posts: 11	beesakopie......Thanks! . I have replied to your post in the other thread on Mizoram.I am not sure if the information is sufficient.I do hope you have a pleasant stay here .... in this unexplored part of the country. Will be a pleasure to extend all help,if need be

Dec 22nd, 2007, 17:25	#10
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	there is a father in Kalimgpong town who has a music school for orphans.He has a great team of kids who plays violin etc. Hope he can help you in volunteering.Kalimgpong is a small town u can find him eassily..place is close to DOLMA retreat. all the best. Sanjay

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