India: Environmental Education & Waste upcycling

About the local hosting organization

RUCHI NGO in cooperation with local councils

Presentation of the programme

The project aims to educate local communities, both formal and non-formal, on environmental concerns like Global warming, occurrence of floods, droughts, depletion of natural resources, lack of waste management etc. and take up protective measures with a possibility of organizing micro community actions. In specific work will include: • Creating Environmental awareness to preserve biodiversity among kids and other community based groups. • Promoting sustainable lifestyle changes to have minimum green house gas emission on our environment. (eg. Reducing usage of plastics, choosing energy efficient devices etc) • Up-cycling of waste and other discarded items into something meaningful and usable. • Promote Upcycled products as a entrepreneurial activity among local community. Volunteers with prior experience in related work are welcome to bring in new ideas.

About the accomodation

Food is provided. Local, fresh meals are made and served. The volunteers are expected to contribute in kitchen. A private or shared bedroom and shared bath are provided in one of the residential houses, our volunteer house or at the farm.

About the location

Ruchi campus which is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka town and 60 km from Chandigarh city. The area offers a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. During leisure time, discover vibrant rural life, visit nearby places of attraction like old Sikh and Hindu temples, Kasauli hill station. A visit to Shimla, the state capital, will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.

Requirements

Interest in environmental issues and concerns. Prior experience may come handy. Adaptability to challenging situation is required.