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3-Day Volunteering Itinerary in Goa, July 2023

  1. Day 1: Beach Clean-Up at Palolem Beach
    1-hour drive (30 miles) from Goa International Airport

    Morning: Meet up with fellow volunteers and start the day by picking up trash and debris along Palolem Beach. Learn about the impact of pollution on marine life and how you can help protect the environment.
    Afternoon: Take a break for lunch and try some local street food. Head back to the beach for more cleaning and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
    Evening: Relax and unwind at a beachfront restaurant and enjoy fresh seafood.

  2. Day 2: Animal Shelter at Assagao
    45-minute drive (15 miles) from Palolem Beach

    Morning: Spend the morning at an animal shelter in Assagao, where you can volunteer to walk and play with dogs and cats. Learn about the shelter's mission and how they provide care and support to abandoned animals.
    Afternoon: Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the shelter and interact with the animals some more.
    Evening: Take a stroll at the nearby Anjuna Beach and witness the mesmerizing view of the sun setting.

  3. Day 3: Planting and Harvesting at Sahakari Spice Farm
    1-hour drive (30 miles) from Assagao

    Morning: Visit Sahakari Spice Farm and learn about the different spices that are grown in the region. Spend the morning planting new crops and harvesting ripe ones.
    Afternoon: Sit down for a farm-to-table lunch and taste the fresh produce. Learn about traditional Goan cooking techniques.
    Evening: Head back to your hotel and relax by the pool or indulge in a relaxing spa treatment.

Recommendations

You can consider visiting the Dudhsagar Falls or the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary for a day trip. You can also attend a yoga retreat or participate in a traditional Goan cooking class to maximize your experience in Goa.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Palolem Beach Clean-Up (4 hours, free)
  • Animal Shelter at Assagao (4 hours, free)
  • Sahakari Spice Farm (4 hours, INR 1200)
  • Meals and Transportation (INR 2000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3200

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