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4-Day Volunteering Itinerary in Goa, July 2023

  1. Day 1: Visit to an Elephant Sanctuary
    1 hour (23 miles) from Goa International Airport (Dabolim)

    In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the elephant sanctuary. Spend the morning feeding and bathing the gentle giants. After a hearty lunch, you can help clean their enclosures. In the evening, you will be driven back to your hotel.

  2. Day 2: Beach Clean-up Drive and Tree Plantation
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Central Goa

    Start your day early with a beach clean-up drive to help keep the beaches clean and plastic-free. After a well-deserved breakfast, you will be taken to a nearby forest to plant trees and help conserve the ecosystem. Spend the evening at leisure, exploring the local markets and trying out some Goan delicacies.

  3. Day 3: Visit an Orphanage and Teach Kids
    45 minutes (12 miles) from Calangute Beach

    Start the day by visiting an orphanage and spending some quality time with the kids. You can teach them English or play games with them. After lunch, head to a nearby village school and teach the children about hygiene and sanitation. In the evening, return to your hotel for some rest and relaxation.

  4. Day 4: Visit a Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 30 minutes (43 miles) from North Goa

    Today, you will visit a wildlife sanctuary and help in cleaning the enclosures. You can feed the animals and also take a guided tour of the sanctuary. After lunch, you will be driven back to your hotel for some leisure time. In the evening, head out to explore the nightlife in Goa.

Recommendations

If you have some free time, you can consider taking a day trip to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls or visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus. To make the most of your trip, try to interact with the locals and learn more about their culture and traditions.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Elephant Sanctuary (6 hours, £50)
  • Beach Clean-up and Tree Plantation (8 hours, Free)
  • Orphanage Visit and Teaching (6 hours, Free)
  • Wildlife Sanctuary (8 hours, £40)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £90

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