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5-Day Volunteering Itinerary in Goa, August 2023

  1. Day 1: Visit to Animal Shelter
    30 minutes (8 miles) from Dabolim Airport

    In the morning, visit an animal shelter and help take care of the animals. In the afternoon, visit a spice plantation and learn about the different spices grown in the region. In the evening, take a stroll on the Calangute Beach and watch the sunset.

  2. Day 2: Beach Cleanup
    1 hour (15 miles) from Calangute Beach

    In the morning, participate in a beach cleanup drive and help keep the beaches clean. In the afternoon, visit the Chapora Fort and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding areas. In the evening, go for a river cruise on the Mandovi River.

  3. Day 3: Visit to Orphanage
    40 minutes (10 miles) from Mandovi River

    In the morning, visit an orphanage and spend time with the kids. In the afternoon, visit the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and watch the migratory birds. In the evening, explore the night market at Anjuna Beach.

  4. Day 4: Community Farming
    1 hour 15 minutes (25 miles) from Anjuna Beach

    Spend the morning volunteering at a community farm, help with planting and harvesting crops. In the afternoon, visit the Aguada Fort and learn about its history. In the evening, go for a dolphin-spotting tour in the Arabian Sea.

  5. Day 5: Visit to Old Age Home
    30 minutes (8 miles) from Aguada Fort

    In the morning, visit an old age home and spend time with the elderly. In the afternoon, visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and marvel at the baroque architecture. In the evening, enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the Zuari River.

Recommendations

Visit the Naval Aviation Museum and the Museum of Goa for a glimpse into the history and culture of Goa. Take a day trip to the Dudhsagar Falls or the Grand Island for some adventure. Try some Goan delicacies like fish curry, vindaloo and bebinca.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Animal Shelter (4 hours, free)
  • Spice Plantation (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Calangute Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Beach Cleanup (3 hours, free)
  • Chapora Fort (2 hours, free)
  • Mandovi River Cruise (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Orphanage (4 hours, free)
  • Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Anjuna Beach Night Market (2 hours, free)
  • Community Farming (4 hours, free)
  • Aguada Fort (2 hours, free)
  • Dolphin Spotting Tour (2 hours, INR 2000)
  • Old Age Home (4 hours, free)
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus (1 hour, free)
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3850

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