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26 Jan 2024
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Description
Our mission is to protect the camels of Rajasthan while supporting the Raika camel pastoralist. We work in direct contact with both camels and their protectors. We help them to produce and sell a varieties of camel products as milk, cheese, camel poop-paper, shawls and soaps.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Being at such a close contact with the camels and their devoted keepers is an experience no one can forget. By staying with us, you will have an unique chance to meet the famous Raika nomads. Our NGO advocates the rights of the Raika and other community of pastoralists for the welfare of all: people, animals and the environment.
Moreover, while staying with us, you will experience the unique culture of this place simply by taking a walk to the nearby village and meet our lovely neighbors.
Help
Volunteers will stay at our headquarter, situated in the heart of Rajasthan. There are a varieties of activities where volunteers can get involved and contribute to our organization's work, and we appreciate when volunteers take the initiative and share their skills and expertise in support of our mission. At the moment, we would love to get some help to improve our online presence and spread our message to the world. Marketing experts are most welcome! ;-) Moreover, we just started to build our kitchen garden, with annexed water filtration system, and we would love to have some volunteers that can help with that.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers can sleep in a small, private hut with shared bathroom and hot shower. We serve food three times a day.
What else ...
Our campus is located at a short distance from the beautiful Aaravalli mountains, the Kumbalgarh fort and the famous Jain temple of Ranakpur.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Volunteers are expected to work a maximum of 4-5 hours a day, for 5 days a week.
