What is LEARN?
The Learning Exchange and Action Research Network (LEARN) encompasses JJVS Volunteer and Internship opportunities. Our programs offer an opportunity to learn about Jagran Jan Vikas Samiti’s work to support tribal communities, to participate in our field work throughout rural Rajasthan, to spearhead projects to help our communities, to immerse in and learn about local culture and knowledge systems.
Global Community Health Exchange
The Global Community Health Exchange allows volunteers with healthcare experience to conduct health camps to treat tribal community members in rural villages as well as learn from our local traditional healers (Gunis). We’ve hosted chiropractors, naturopaths, and health professionals skilled in manual techniques such as myotherapy and bowen therapy. We are open to health professionals and health students from all fields. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a knowledge exchange with our traditional healers and Ayurvedic doctors. We’ve hosted more than blank volunteers since the beggining of the program in blank.
Through LEARN, we've collaborated with...
Indian Institute of Management
Mahatma Jyotiba Fule Social Work College
MSW College Udaipur
MSID, Jaipur
Summer School Program
The Summer School Program is a 4 week program that aims to instill future leaders with an understanding of the circumstances of rural India. A team of 4 to 5 students from IIM Udaipur spend time in rural tribal villages to identify the gaps in existing responses to community needs. Based on this, teams prepare a detailed project proposal including a cost-benefit analysis, budget, implementation plan and a needs appraisal.
Our Programs include Cultural Learning and Immersion
Sing folk songs and dance with the tribal community | Paint in the traditional miniature rajasthani style | Block-print and use traditional dyes | Meditate and take yoga classes | Learn about local flora and fauna at the Udaipur biodiversity park | Learn how to make herbal medicine hands-on | Take Hindi classes and much more….
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Building your UNIQUE Program
You can develop a unique volunteer experience for you or your volunteer group, customized to your specific skills and interests. Contact us to get started!
JJVS makes it as easy as possible. We completely handle transport, starting from your arrival at the airport to your return. We provide simple but comfortable accommodations and delicious vegetarian food during your stay. We source any resources you need for your volunteer efforts. Our volunteer and internship programs ask for a contribution to support the cost of your accommodation as well as a contribution to support our ongoing work.
Internship Program
The Internship program, which can be arranged for any period of time from one month to 2 years, offers an opportunity to learn in more depth about and participate in JJVS’ work, immerse in the culture for an extended period of time, and develop your own projects to support the communities of rural Rajasthan.
Past interns have…
Built an eco-hut, as a center for traditional learning
Conducted training programs in myotherapy
Conducted research into rural menstrual health and hygiene
Developed reports, grant proposals and website elements
IHelp our women’s health tackle issues of menstrual health and hygiene.
Have experience working with mapping technology, work with our GIS lab in micro-planning.
Interested in supporting livelihood opportunities, organize a training program or supporting micro-finance in our community.
Support JJVS’ administrative and organizational needs, through MIS technology.
Train our traditional healers to better address the healthcare needs of our communities.
Whatever your profession, or even if you’re still figuring that out, we invite you to come to JJVS. Help us out and learn in the process.
CONTACT US to arrange your program!
