Start your journey by visiting the Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to serpent gods and a hub for conservation activities related to wildlife and forests. The temple management runs a snake and nature conservation program, where visitors can help with the rescue and rehabilitation of snakes and other wildlife. You will get to learn about the basic ecology of snakes and other reptiles, help with cleaning enclosures, feeding animals and help to maintain animal records.
Visit Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, which is famous for its beautiful architecture and mural paintings. The temple administration runs various social welfare projects such as providing food, medical care to the poor and elderly. Volunteers can help with food distribution and interacting with the elderly or disabled. The temple conducts vocational training in painting, weaving, and other crafts, which is an excellent opportunity to learn something new and utilize your skills to help the community.
If you have more time, you can also volunteer at Vembanad Lake Conservation Program or Allapuzha Beach Clean up drive. For an immersive experience, you can stay in a homestay in the locality, which will give you an opportunity to interact with locals and learn about their culture and traditions. If you have less time, you can visit either temple and participate in their conservation activities or social welfare initiatives.