Family Programs

You’ll learn the local language and about the culture and lifestyle and visit temples, do some local hikes and participate in a scavenger hunt! The second and third week will be focused on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and the final week will be spent serving others through the volunteering projects.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Schedule

WEEK #1:
– Orientation, meet the team and get to know fellow volunteers, traditional puja – worship ritual to the gods and goddesses and name-giving ceremony, and Kathmandu city tour
– Nepali language training, cultural and historical tour of Swayambhunath, and shopping at the local market
– Yoga and meditation session, Nepali language training, discussion on re

During this week, you will learn about Nepalese culture through a series of introductory culture classes which are designed to help you develop your Nepalese language skills and deepen your understanding of the Nepalese way of life complete with details on rituals and customs. You will learn about Nepal’s history and the religious in Cuences which have shaped it. Moreover, we will pay a visit to the local shops and markets that will get you practicing your language skills and immersing yourself in the culture. As part of your city tour and orientation, you will also visit some amazing sites such as the temple of Swoyambhunath – one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Kathmandu.

CULTURE WEEK

CULTURE WEEK SCHEDULE
– Monday: Orientation, meet the team and get to know your fellow volunteers, then hike to the summit of Nosy Be’s highest point, Mont Passot, for stunning sunset views
– Tuesday: Walking tour of Nosy Be’s lovely rural landscapes from Ambatozavary to the old village of Marodoka for a picnic, local dance class and pastry class, and Malagasy language lessons
– Wednesday: Visit the sacred banyan tree where locals and mainlanders make offerings and ask for blessings, walk through Hell-Ville – the largest city on Nosy Be – to visit the marketplace, discover the old town where the King lives, and view the colonial architecture
– Thursday: Traditional painting class with local

Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies and public shows. Culture Week is packed full of exciting adventures, cultural excursions and interactions. It includes language lessons, visits to various temples around Bali, a walking tour of Ubud and the famous Monkey street, local art and cooking classes, traditional dance shows and flower arranging classes. During Culture Week, you will be participating in various activities and will get acquainted with the Balinese culture, studying the Balinese language and exploring Ubud and its beautiful surrounding areas.

You will see a tr

Learn to cook an Indian meal and take home with you an unforgettable experience. You will have the opportunity to participate in language lessons, cooking classes, yoga sessions, sightseeing, visits to authentic Indian homes, workshops that will introduce you to the culture, visits to our project locations and much more! Goa Culture Week highlights:

• Visit to Old Goa and spice plantation
• Mapusa city visit and local market
• Self defense class, cooking class, Indian Chai tea-making session, yoga class and local language lesson
• Visit Candolim, Sinquerim and Anjuna beaches
• Sightseeing tour of Panjim to visit the markets, churches and other important sites in Goa’s state capital

Various crafts give Fiji a unique identity that along with traditional etiquette and local architecture tells a story of culture and its evolution over time. You will be invited to join a kava ceremony, visit the Fijian markets, attend a weaving class, learn the Fijian language, take a cooking class, and get to know your fellow volunteers and more about the projects. The week consists of three days of activities to introduce you to the Fijian culture and surroundings, and the last two days you will visit your volunteer project for training. Some highlights of Culture Week include:

– Discussions about the culture and people of Fiji
– Tours of Sigatoka town and the village
– Classes in weaving

Galapagos Environmental Program

Join local and international participants working to eradicate aggressive introduced plants – like Mora, Guayaba and Superroza – help with reforestation of native and endemic plants, and support the La Soledad community in recovering the natural habitat of San Cristobal Island. Other tasks may include working in the nursery sowing endemic, native plants, fruits and vegetables, working on community support projects like painting schools and cleaning beaches, supporting in the educational center by teaching English, computer skills or arranging sports activities, and feeding turtles.

Participants live in a shared house 5 minutes from the port. There is an additi