About Us
VolunteerVacationIndia is another endeavour of S. Kishan Singh Kamboj Charitable Trust and The Society for Welfare of the Handicapped (both registered in 1967 under the Societies Act) based in Patiala. Both these NGOs have been constantly involved in social and charitable projects since 1967 and are well-known throughout the region for their successful undertaking of various social and charitable projects. The organizations enjoy impeccable reputation and trust of the people who contribute their valuable time and energy to make a positive contribution in the lives of the less privileged.
We have come a long way since 1967 and our experience has shown us the significance of volunteer tourism for the success of our social and charitable projects. We enjoy the help and support of friends and acquaintances from all over the world who visit us regularly and have associated themselves with our cherished projects. Our projects have gained tremendously from their vast experiences.
We invite you to become a part of this wonderful volunteering opportunity in India which has been the most rewarding experience for our volunteers.
Part of the Volunteering fees paid by the volunteers are used to fund the projects mentioned above as most of the funds for these project are generated through public participation. However efforts to obtain grants from the governments are also underway.
TEAM
The team consists of a group of like minded friends and family members who joined hands in 1967 and have been associated with social service for over three generations. We are all professionally qualified and well traveled and many of our friends from around the world have spent many a vacation with us taking back cherish able memories of the time well spent and well enjoyed. They continue to be a part of our ever expanding network of friends and well-wishers. The best of volunteering opportunities are provided by this team with the promise that your efforts will not be in vain.
To Initiate, Educate, Inspire, Motivate and Sustain your – Insight, Contact, Communication, commitment into many aspects of Human life in assorted colours.
Why India?
India – the cradle of spirituality, the birthplace of yoga or the home of the snake charmer!!! It is often said that India can change your mind and soul through its traditions culture festivals, music, dances and marvelous monuments. A well known Persian verse written on the walls of public auditorium at Lal Quila (Red fort) in Delhi says, “If on Earth be an Eden of bliss, it is this, it is this, none but this”
PATIALA: A Royal Tradition
Royal patronage has given Patiala a rich heritage: a magnificent masonry fort, palaces, gardens, paintings, crafts, music, a culinary tradition – and the measure of whiskey known all over the world as the Patiala peg. Patiala was an important market town for the neighbouring countryside so, typically, Patialvi culture combines Punjabi folk traditions with Mughal and Rajput influences. These influences gave the world the word “pagree or pagg” which is the popular Patiala shahi ( Royal) turban, the “parandi” a tasseled tag for braiding hair, Phulkari (a traditional embroidery) and the “juti” a traditional style of footwear.
Patiala is considered the most beautiful city of Punjab. The city’s museum are rich with historical and cultural artifacts and the city itself is filled with a wealth of educational and cultural institutions and some of the finest monuments in Punjab.
Patiala’s nobility gave India a sporting culture, in particular Polo, which is enjoying a resurgence today. Patiala’s other major distinctions: the first printing press was set up in Patiala, the first Punjabi typewriter was made here, as was the first locally built internal combustion locomotive on the Indian Sub Continent, The Patiala State Monorail tramway.