Nature Conservation-SCC | RC-MTV-ENV-2/26 | 2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31 | ENVI,SOCI,MANU | Age: 18 - 60

RUCHI NGO in collaboration with Village Councils

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

Accomodation and 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: Solan

Location and 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.

Airport: DEL

Train/Bus station: Kalka

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

Kalka

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 420 EUR

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.