WCC-370x370

We Create Change

Be part of Canada's largest penny drive: collect pennies to provide clean water for Free The Children's Adopt a Village communities.

Details

Campaign resources

Campaigns

Free The Children runs a range of campaigns throughout the year. We invite you to participate in these campaigns and [...]

Details

Where we work-India-banner-final

Donate

Become a Free The Children donor and make an impact on the the lives of others.

Details

We Day crowd shot

We Day Cities

Celebrate the power of young people to create positive change at We Day. Learn how you can get involved.

Details

Shawn Desman on stage at We Day

Learn the We Day Dance

Show the world it’s cool to care. Learn the We Day dance and join thousands of people across North America who feel the passion of the movement.

Details

Spencer West

Speakers and Performers

Rock out to a performance or watch a speech about an issue or topic, anything from mental health and Aboriginal rights to women’s rights.

Details

BookaSpeaker

Speakers Bureau

Inspirational and motivational, Me to We Speakers will tailor a passionate keynote to your event.

Details

Me to We Shop

Shop

Me to We products empower you to transform your values into meaningful action. Better yet, our products give back.

Details

Youth Trip Build Site

Volunteer Travel

Me to We volunteer trips open a world of learning and adventure. Become immersed in new cultures and truly see the world.

Details

India: Explore the Majestic Beauty of Rajasthan

Travel to India with Me to We on a volunteer adventure that you will never forget.

On a Me to We Volunteer Adventure, every day in an opportunity to make a difference, develop deep and lasting connections, and build your legacy.  Build a school and learn first-hand about the joys and challenges of a traditional way of life in rural India.  Connect with the local people and communities while exploring the colourful world around you.  Discover the beauty and culture of Rajasthan. Give back to the communities you visit by building schools. Get to know the culture and land through guided tours, visits to local markets, and partaking in community celebrations and artisanal workshops.

Get an in-depth look into what village life is like in India for women, children and their families.  Witness new ideas, people and cultures, helping to build empathy and understanding and an increased sense of global awareness.

Create a lasting legacy with your contribution to sustainable development and make a physical impact on the landscape of the community as you work alongside local families who too are creating their own legacy.

Trip Highlights

  • Build a school alongside community members
  • Visit a vibrant local market
  • Practice the art of Indian cooking
  • Learn about family life with local women
  • Explore Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East

Araveli Cottages and Tented Camp

A property designed with authentic Indian decor and royal Rajasthani flair, Araveli Cottages and Tented Camp offers delightful spaces to recharge and refresh after a day of volunteering.  Our well appointed private cottages, generous indoor-outdoor shared spaces, and contoured landscapes will enhance the overall experience of your adventure.

  • Take in spectacular views of the pink-hued Aravalli Mountains from the comfort of your private arched balcony.
  • All cottages offer modern conveniences including hot water, electricity, and en suite washrooms.
  • Enjoy local dishes and western favourites prepared fresh daily in our central courtyard pavilion.
  • We have a 10-year record of travel safety for our guests.

Starting from $4395 USD per person.*

* Per person.  Subject to customization.

Your Volunteer Adventure in India includes two-nights hotel accommodation in Delhi, seven-night accommodation at Araveli Cottages and Tented Camp, and all meals and drinks while at Araveli (purified water, sodas, beer and wine included). Also included are all activities as outlined in the itinerary, entrance fees to sights in Delhi and Udaipur, meals as indicated in Delhi, and the return airfare from Delhi to Udaipur. In addition, we provide ground transportation throughout the duration of the trip and a Me to We professional facilitator.

Please note: your Volunteer Adventure does not include international airfare, an Indian entry visa (to be obtained in advance), or travel insurance (i.e. out-of-country medical, cancellation & interruption insurance). In addition, we do not provide an evening snack in Delhi upon arrival or dinner in Delhi on Day 3.  Gratuities are not included in the price of your Volunteer Adventure, so we recommend setting aside $5-$10 dollars a day per person for gratuities.

Take the Next Step

Me to We will work with you to ensure your Volunteer Adventure is customized to your specific needs and interests.

Testimonials

“It was life changing – beyond anything I could imagine. I can’t thank you enough!”

“This was an amazing experience that I would encourage any of you to add to your ‘bucket list.’”

“You have educated and empowered each of us to be better human beings and reach out to others to share our experience… Thank you again from the bottom of all of our hearts for showing us what matters.”

Me to We Signature Service

Every Volunteer Adventure trip is built on a defining level of service and commitment that stems from our core values. We like to call that our Signature Service.

Personalized service and a friendly helpful team
Trip facilitators, expert local guides, world-class cooks and service staff are dedicated to making your Volunteer Adventure comfortable, safe and unforgettable.

Everything is included
We take care of all the details and creature comforts, like hot water bottles, turndown service and packed lunches, so you can focus on what’s really important. Every day our thoughtful details will surprise and enchant.

Become a friend of Me to We for life
The experience is by no means limited to your time in India. From the time your trip is booked, you will receive information, guidance and support from committed and passionate Me to We staff. And the connections you make and the overall impact will resonate for a lifetime.

Customizable itinerary
Me to We will work with you to create a Volunteer Adventure itinerary to suit your interests, preferences and special needs. If you would like to extend your trip and further explore India’s rich history and sights, from the Taj Mahal to the beaches of Goa, we would be pleased to assist in your onward travel arrangements.

Recent News

Students at the Kono School

Use travel miles to help charities

(Appeared in The Globe and Mail April 16, 2013) — Volunteer on trips to Kenya and India Aeroplan has added Free [...]

Read More

Me to We voluneers in India

Travel with “Me to We” to India on a life-changing trip

(Appeared in Breathe Dream Go March 1, 2013) — Enjoy the beauty of Rajasthan on a volunteer adventure trip-of-a-lifetime Pink sunsets giving [...]

Read More

Araveli Cottages in India

Travel with a Purpose

(Appeared in Trilogy Life Blog February 26, 2013) — Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change [...]

Read More

Maasai warrior looking at a beautiful view in the Maasai Mara

Ignite Magazine – Going out-bound: Future Forward

(Appeared in Ignite Magazine  November/December 2012) On the wild savannahs of Kenya, Nicola Kastner, CMP, CMM experienced first-hand the power [...]

Read More

roxanne_joyal

Me to We: Presence of Voluntourism in Travel Industry

Original Source: TravelHotNews.com Five minutes with Roxanne Joyal, co-CEO, Me to We Jovana Arnaut Roxanne Joyal, co-CEO, Me to We TRAVELHotNews.com [...]

Read More