Palampur provides the perfect setting to undertake a series of volunteer sessions

Palampur provides the perfect setting to undertake a series of volunteer sessions that are offered by various organisations.

PALAMPUR
State: Himachal Pradesh
Hemmed in by the snow-capped Himalayan mountain range, Palampur provides a lush green landscape, which has earned it the moniker, ‘the tea capital of north India’.

Located in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, the town is about 50km from Dharamsala (which is considered a preferred stay option by the Dalai Lama). This makes it a famous religious destination as well. In fact, Palampur and Dharamsala are both an ideal summer volunteering destination.

Various organisations offer a series of volunteering programmes to choose from such as the mini-break programme, dental elective, medical programme, and many others.

Volunteering programs such as childcare and teaching project, wherein volunteers work in schools and day-care centres located in rural communities in suburban Palampur area. Residents of most of these areas represent different backgrounds and majorly comprising population from lower income groups where the standard of education is quite poor and a lot needs to be done.

Similarly, the medical and dental internship project interns generally work in hospital as well as clinical placements in the area. The project is available for medical, nursing and dental students who are looking to gain valuable exposure by doing an internship.

Besides, there are programs that give an opportunity to help in a school for mentally-challenged and disabled children.

Volunteers working in this project get an opportunity to work in a centre providing education, care and learning opportunities to the mentallychallenged children.

Palampur being a small valley is a quite inexpensive place to stay at. Away from the honking and pollution of vehicles and hustle-bustle of noisy city life,

Palampur provides a serene ambience amidst the beauty of natural surrounding and fresh air. As it is located on a high altitude surrounded by snow-capped mountains, this also means that volunteering in Palampur provides a great opportunity for all trek enthusiasts to explore the rugged paths and experience the true adrenaline rush.