Volunteer helping with tourists in Kerala, India

India

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Description
Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting eco-system teeming with life. The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable.
We require the help of Volunteers to organise the cruise, deal with the tourists etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Help
We need volunteer help with the tourists and help in our tourist accommodation.
We also help & support community development programmes in the poor sector. And also we give the opportunity for tourists to visit community development programmes in the poor sector, charity activites etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Malayalam: Fluent
Accommodation
Homestays with local people. And also provide tent camping in nature reserves.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two

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Feedback left by and about host (5)

19/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

There wasn’t too much to do (at least during the time I was staying in Kumaracom). Kence made arrangements for me to live at his cousin’s small resort. It was a comfortable stay. The people who work in this place and the owners are very nice. I was taken great care of.
Though, if there is no volunteer work there is not much to do in Kumaracom:… read more

(Very good )

11/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (Paulo) for host

Mr Kence received me very kindlly, and day to day we went becoming friends. He introduced me to local culture, and I worked in different tasks, giving me the opportunity to understand how a tour operator works in India, having contact with a lot of locals in different situations. I had even the chance to do a couple of cruises on the wonderful… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Paulo)

Mr. Paulo .. worked with our organisation for few weeks during March - April 2013. He has very good physical attributes to work in fields. And also has good communication skills & helped us a lot in the office works. He is very much sincere & his short tenure with us was very much helpful to our small organisation. We wish him all the best in his… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Helen)

Helen worked with our organisation for about 20 days during very busy tourist season of the year (Dec end & Jan 1st week) . She was very much helpful, dedicated to our organisation. She has excellent customer relation skills.

We thank Helen for her help & assistance to us. We wish her all the success in her life.

All the best.

Kence Georgey

(Excellent )

25/01/2013

Left by Workawayer (Helen) for host

Kence provides an excellent, quality, travel service with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction which is why he likes to have volunteers to help. I have been busy seeing tourists on and off the houseboats. It has been really interesting working here and everyone has been friendly and helpful. I have been well looked after. This is a beautiful… read more

(Excellent )

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