Begin your volunteering experience at the Animal Rescue Centre in Mapusa, where you can help care for stray cats and dogs. Spend the day feeding, walking, and playing with the animals, and assist the centre's team with cleaning and maintenance.
Join a group of local volunteers in a beach clean-up drive at Colva Beach. Spend the morning picking up trash and helping to keep the beachside clean. Afterward, enjoy the rest of the day exploring the beach, trying out water sports, or simply lounging on the sand.
Visit the Sahakari Spice Farm in Ponda to learn about local farming practices and sustainable agricultural processes. Take a guided plantation tour and learn about various plants and spices, including peppercorns, nutmeg, and vanilla. End the day with a traditional Goan lunch with the farm's freshly harvested produce.
If you have more time, consider volunteering at a local school or community centre, or taking a cooking class to learn more about Goan cuisine. Alternatively, you can spend a day exploring the historic sites in old Goa or visiting the Dudhsagar Waterfalls. If you have less time, you can drop the plantation tour and spend more time volunteering or exploring the beautiful beaches of Goa.