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This project is in Goa City, Indiaa volunteer activity where people work together to build a better community and share loveIt is. India is a country with a severe wealth gap due to the influence of a caste society. Because of this, marginalized groups in society require a helping hand. For example, elderly people who have no family to support them and people with intellectual disabilities,a world where marginalized neighbors in our society can live togetherPlease lend a helping hand to create it!
A world where everyone is happy together. It may sound like a difficult idea,but if small hearts come together, they can bring about great change.Change begins when I share my time and love. Share the knowledge you have, offer small but necessary helping hands, and listen to their stories by their side. Even that alone can bring about change.
In Goa City, IndiaExperience the beginning of change you create with your own handsExperience it. You will surely feel abundant fulfillment and love.
Time spent with the elderlyParticipants who spent time with the elderly commonly say they were able to learn a lot from living with grandmothers and grandfathers. They became close to grandmothers who responded to sincerity with sincerity, were able to express themselves freely and received much love, and conversed with grandfathers who shared wisdom of life and learned aspects of life they had not known, saying it was a time they wanted to return to.
In Goa City, IndiaExperience a special moment overflowing with sincerity and affection!Where you go to share what you have, you will end up learning and gaining much more.
Look forward to daily life spent with people full of love. Foreign volunteers from around the world who come to Goa City, India, and the local staff who give their best to volunteer every day are filled with love in their hearts.People who never lose their kind smilesThey are.
When you spend time with people full of good hearts, you too can learn how to live a life overflowing with love. The experience of giving and receiving love freely becomes a precious memory, and whenever difficult and exhausting moments come in daily life,the strength to live once again with a warm heartIt will become.
Goa City, located on the west coast of India, is a very small and beautiful town. India is the second most populous country in the world, so there are many people everywhere, but,Goa City is small in scale and has a low population density, so you can enjoy a quiet and relaxed atmosphereFurthermore, beaches like Arambol and Anjuna are tourist attractions visited by many travelers every year for their clean, expansive seas, fresh and delicious seafood, and beautiful sunsets.
Sit on a quiet, tranquil beach and gaze at the endlessly spreading seaFind some relaxation in your everyday life.It will be a time to soothe your weary heart and restore yourself.
12.2 Week
Based on past participants’ experiences, we’ve organized the common themes of learning, reflection, and growth by time period.
What makes this project special
Grow
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Time spent with people who strive to make the world a better place! In this project, participants every morning,are assigned to and work at one of the elderly volunteer or special education volunteer sitesto carry out activities.
■ Elderly Volunteer Service
With the development of modern society and the rise of nuclear families, more elderly people are left alone. What they need is someone to listen to them and friends to talk with. Please help the elderly of Goa City feel a little less lonely and a little happier.
| Main activities |
Participate in various activities such as games |
| Have conversations together | |
| Plan various leisure and entertainment programs | |
| Teach how to use mobile phones, such as saving contacts, sending messages, and taking photos | |
| Accompany outdoor activities such as museum visits | |
| Help with facility cleaning and tidying |
■ Special Education Volunteer Service
This institution is established for adults with intellectual disabilities. Participants will embrace them and support them so that they can become members of society. Please join us in creating a healthier society where everyone lives together.
| Main activities |
Support learning and improving skills according to each person's abilities and interests |
| Support simple daily tasks such as garden walks and lunch | |
| Teach simple songs that are easy to sing along to | |
| Assist with physical exercise |
Additional information
| Activity details | |
| Morning | Travel to the activity site after breakfast |
| On-site activities | |
| Afternoon | Lunch after activities |
| Prepare for the next day's activities |
* The above schedule is an example for reference. All activity schedules may vary depending on local circumstances, and you will receive a more detailed schedule on site.
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English proficiency requirement★☆☆☆☆
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* Participants' detailed reviews are available on GapYearStory (click).
* More participant reviews can be found at the bottom of the project "Participant Reviews" section.
Support details
■ Accommodation and meals
■ Project activities
■ Care Services
■ 인증서 및 추천서
* Certificates and recommendation letters from local organizations are issued upon participant request after project completion. Additionally, the format or issuance conditions may vary depending on the local organization's forms.
* Certificates and recommendation letters are issued after properly completing the project and submitting a review.
Not included
* 항공권 및 교통편은 프로젝트 참가확정 및 출국 일정을 최종적으로 안내 받은 후 예약하시기 바랍니다.
Founded in 1998, the organization operates a wide range of vibrant and meaningful programs. It offers opportunities to participate in diverse activities, from educational and community support and development programs to leisure travel, wilderness experiences, and environmental conservation projects.
The organization encourages participants' active involvement in creating change with their own hands. Through experiences that give them far more than they expected, participants can undergo life-changing transformations.
A message from the local organization representative
We invite you to India Orphan City to help create change in the local community and to provide love, care, and wholehearted support where it is needed. When your helping hands reach them, the lives of Orphan City residents can be transformed.
| Gender-segregated 2–4 person rooms / meals provided / en-suite bathroom / fan |
You will live in a dormitory-style accommodation with volunteers from around the world. The accommodation has bathrooms, and each room is equipped with a fan. Basic bedding is provided, but you must bring your own towels. Wi-Fi is available in the common areas.
Meals are provided during the participation period: on weekdays three meals a day, and on weekends two meals a day (brunch and dinner). Meals are mainly vegetarian-friendly, and occasionally non-vegetarian meals are offered. The accommodation also provides beverages such as water, coffee, tea, and milk.Laundry facilities are available for an additional fee.
Region:India, Goa City
Goa City is a coastal city on India’s west coast where traces of 450 years of Portuguese colonial rule remain, giving it an atmosphere somewhat different from the India you might typically imagine. Every year, many foreign visitors come to Goa City’s beaches to enjoy their holidays. Enjoy a variety of fresh, affordable foods, lively night markets, clubs that never seem to close, and a range of festivals—Goa City is full of charms to explore!
Recommended destinations
01 Anjuna Beach
A famous beach in Goa City with soft sand, clear waters, delicious food, and a variety of water sports. While it’s fun to splash around, simply sitting and gazing at the sea can be a refreshing way to relax. Be sure to visit the Anjuna flea market held every Wednesday near the beach, where you can buy various goods and souvenirs.
02 Basilica of Bom Jesus
One of the Roman Catholic churches built during Portuguese colonial times, this beautiful church boasts over 500 years of history. As Goa City was once nicknamed "the Rome of the East," you can find traces of Catholicism throughout the city. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses the remains of Saint Francis Xavier, which are said to have not decayed even centuries after his death. See this miraculous piece of history for yourself!
03 Hot Air Balloon Experience
Enjoy the activities available in Goa City, such as paragliding and scuba diving. Hot air ballooning is another option—ride a giant balloon and admire the beautiful panorama of Goa City from the sky. The slowly drifting scenery carried by the wind will become an unforgettable memory. Experience a moment over Goa City that you’ll remember for a lifetime!
■ Every week Mondayis a project that starts.
■ The participation period for this project is at least 2 weeks.
■ The cost of this project is at the top of the current pagewhere you can easily check the detailed amounts by duration and options.
■ Participants and Eligibility
■ Gap Year Mission Scholarship (▶ View details)
■ Installment Payment Information
If you cannot pay the full amount, you may prepay a registration fee of 500,000 KRW and pay the remaining balance within two weeks. From the date the registration fee is paid, the process to confirm participation in the project will begin and availability and open slots will be checked. Securing your spot quickly is important to join on your desired date and duration! (Non-refundable once participation is confirmed)
*However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the situation.
■Early bird discount and urgent application information
All Gap Year projects require standard processing procedures and a Gap Year preparation period,so we recommend applying at least 3 months before the project start date.We recommend,As a rule, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months prior.However, if there are unavoidable reasons or you urgently need to join a project, by paying an additional fee through the urgent application service, we will assist you with the fastest possible processing.
*We assist with the fastest possible processing, but there is basic time required for communication with local organizations and confirming participation. Since all procedures proceed the same as for regular participants, those using the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations team.
**Those who apply at least 180 days before the start date are eligible for an early bird discount.
***The urgent application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries about the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
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- Included: Automatic application for Gap Year mission and notes / OT materials provided in full as soon as participation is confirmed / Additional emergency staff deployment / Support for preparing documents if needed, etc. *If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator >>Naver Date Calculator - Go to link |
**Note: For ultra-urgent applications, there may be no available TO depending on local circumstances, and subsequent procedures will follow the Gap Year refund policy. Also, any issues caused by the participant's lack of cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
