RUCHI NGO in collaboration with SHGs

The volunteers will help to educate and create awareness involving youth and rural people on water, sanitation, hygiene and health standards(WASH) as well as future pandemic management. The volunteers are expected to be innovative so that they can design and use their own tools in consultation with RUCHI team with regard to their appropriateness and local needs.

The volunteers are expected to:
• Educate people on safe water and water borne diseases.
• Create awareness on WASH components at schools and community level.
• Organise cleanliness drives at school and community level.
• Research and explore waste management solutions at individual and community level.
• Volunteers can use creative media like charts, slogans, posters, banners, t-shirts, quotes, videos, films, photographs and discussions to educate villagers about WASH elements

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.

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.

Knowledge of healh concerns and ability to convey message in right perspectiv. High mobility is required. Working conditions may be challenging.

Kalka