We welcome all nationalities to join our volunteer team although there are a few requirements that we ask of you:
First Steps... |
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Make yourself aware and agree to our rules and regulations |
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Checked to see if a volunteering place is Avialable on the volunteer calendar |
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Can you give the minimum duration of 1 month? |
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Submit Volunteer Application |
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Received confirmation from Educators Trust of place available |
After confirmation, the requirements.... |
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Provide Volunteer Fee / Donation to start application process |
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Apply / Send in a recent clear police check (recommend : apply 6 months before travel) |
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Valid Passport for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages. |
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APPLY FOR EMPLOYENT VISA (recommend : apply 2 months before travel) - Visa is valid from date of processing not date of travel. |
Other important items to remember |
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Vacinations, please check with your local GP for their current recommendations for visiting India. (for example, protection for TB, Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid) |
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International Driving licence if you would like to drive a scooter or car in India (available from RAC or AA) |
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Spending Money - Cash, travellers cheques or plastic. to give you an idea of how much it costs, please check out the Goa price lists |
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Prescription Medication. Please inform Educators Trust of any medical issues that might occur durnig your time in India. |
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Emergancy contact details |
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Travel Insurance for the duration of your stay. Free insurance from banks etc does not normally cover you for volunteering/long term stays outside europe. |
Items for season time (October through to May) |
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Lightweight clothing |
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Suitable sun protection (cream, hat etc) |
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Sunglasses |
Items for the monsoon (May through to October) |
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Breathable lightweight waterproof coat. If you plan to ride a bike water proof trousers are also recommended |
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Suitable footwear (easy to dry) |
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Quick drying clothing |
