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Nature Conservation-SCC

Solan, India

Nature Conservation-SCC

Code: RC-MTV-ENV-2/26 | Location: India

Notes

The ecological imbalance and unplanned tapping of natural resources is affecting the mountain communities adversely. The consequences can be seen in the form of land degradation, climate change, water shortage and rising temperature. Even though the project area gets ample rainfall but still there is a perpetual shortage of water in dry months. The problem is more of management and not availability.

Since ages, the mountain people depend on natural resources and springs to meet their fresh water requirements. It is time that the process is reversed for survival. As a nature lover you will love to stay and work in this forest area.

RUCHI has worked towards protection and development of these fresh water springs for more than 20 years, but still a lot has to be done.

In partnership with

RUCHI NGO in collaboration with Village Councils

Description of the Work

The volunteers will work closely with local community members and perform following tasks:
• Protection & conservation of our natural resources.
• Devise methodology to protect and replenish fresh water sources using traditional methods and locally available resources.
• Create awareness on conservation and preservation.
• Join RUCHI team in cleaning these fresh water sources
• Plant trees around the sources.
• Remove unwanted weeds and feed compost to trees.
• Soil working and watering plants for their higher survival rate.
• Perform the most difficult task of sustaining interest of communities in their maintenance

Accommodation & Food

Volunteers will stay at peaceful RUCHI campus on twin/triple sharing basis. Bed and beddings are provided. Simple basic amenities will be available. Though cooked authentic Indian vegetarian meals will be served volunteers are expected to assist the cook.

Location & Leisure

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

Willingness to work under harsh conditions and face challenges. Physical fitness for manual work and respect for other cultures

Appointment

Kalka

Host Organization

Rural Centre for Human Interests (known as RUCHI, which means ‘interest’ in Hindi) came into being as a non-profit, voluntary organization in October 1980, set up in the Himalayan foothills of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, INDIA. RUCHI is legally registered under Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. Presently, RUCHI head office is located in a new complex called the Technology Resource Centre (TRC). The office a centre of technology transfer came into force, in the year 1994 as an extension program of CAPART, of the Ministry of Rural Development. The objective is to promote, develop and modify the rural technologies. Situated in the hills of Solan district in Bandh village, this centre has been the hub of all activities. RUCHI has focused through the years on promoting sustainable anthropocentric development through empowerment – by providing assistance and technical support to the underprivileged, showing them the way to minimize dependence and thus attain a better life – rather than just through charity. RUCHI’s founders felt there was a need for a committed workforce to initiate the process of development at the grassroots level, encouraging individual and community participation in the process.

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Quick Facts
  • Code: RC-MTV-ENV-2/26
  • Dates: 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026
  • Age: 18 - 60 years
    • +420 EUR
    Additional fees are to be paid to the host organization in addition to the registration fees
  • Project Type: Permanent
  • Missions:
    Environmental
    Manual work
    Social project
  • 🗣️ Project main languages: English
  • 🥗 Vegetarian food
  • Actual weather: Solan 20°C
  • Nearest station: Kalka
  • Nearest airport: DEL
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