FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India is headquartered in Bangalore, with regional offices in Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore and Kundapur), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), and Pondicherry and is well equipped with experienced associates who support developmental activities across the country with the help of Local and Regional Partners. Annually, FSL- Indi a mobilizes movement of 500 and more youths from across the globe with the support of International Partners and local NGOs
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FSL-India has its very own eco-friendly Centre for Experiential Living (CEL) at Kundapura, in the lush
green, rural area of coastal Karnataka, which is home to breath-taking fauna and flora. The Centre itself is surrounded by coconut and mango trees, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
In 2014, FSL India established a center with a broad objective of providing a unique opportunity for
National/International volunteers and local communities to understand and experience Sustainable
Agricultural practices, propagating environmental education to youth and children, training on social
leadership and stakeholders of Sea turtle Conservation through workshops and awareness sessions. The international volunteers that we receive through the long term / mid-term / work camp programs will have the chance to experience environment friendly technologies adapted at CEL during the orientation seminars, evaluation seminars and get-togethers organized by FSL India. Few of the environment friendly technologies adapted are Rainwater harvesting, Solar energy Harvesting used for lighting, fans and Solar water heater. CEL is established in a location surrounded by greenery and the center itself has adapted many green technologies and waste management systems such as usage of kitchen waste and dry leaves for compost. CEL provides opportunities to interact with many long term volunteers, development workers and the community around the center
As a volunteer you will be involved in following projects:
Maintenance of Center:
·Support during trainings hosted at CEL
·Hospitality
·Arrange accommodations for Guests/Participants
·Campus Management and the Garden
·Take care of pet animals
Sustainable Agriculture/Organic Farming:
CEL is implementing a project on Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental education among the
neighboring community.
Your task will be:
·Work with the farming community and the associated organizations that assist in sustainable agriculture and organic farming in the community (October - December)
·Conduct awareness on the importance of sustainable agriculture and Environmental issues among the children and community in the neighborhood (October - December)
Sea Turtle Conservation:
For the past 15 years, the Sea Turtle population has been under threat from fishing and egg poaching by local population. Three species of the protected Sea Turtles are nesting on India’s West Coast and all of them are endangered species. The increased threats caused by humans could drive them to extinction with an effort to protect these endangered species, FSL-India is working along a 60 kilometer stretch of the beach in the south and north of Kundapura, Karnataka state. The work is focused on protection and conservation of Sea turtle, by promoting awareness about the eco-system and addressing related environmental issues.
The work involves:
·Conducting surveys, gathering and analysis of data (January to April)
·Creating awareness amongst the local community, school children, harbors and fishing communities. (November to December)
·Observing hatchery and nesting practices (January - April)
The Info-sheet will have more information regarding the individual projects with schedules, and activities.
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Accommodation: You could be staying with local families near to the project. Sometimes, projects provide accommodation for the volunteers. The project will provide a room that is shared by other volunteers or with the staff of the project
Food: South Indian vegetarian or non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
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Our projects are spread out across different regions in South India. Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Mysore, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore, North Karnataka or Pondicherry. You will be notified of the location of your project a month prior to your arrival. During the Orientation week, one can find out the leisure activities around your area. There are lots of things to do in south of India
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Nearest airport : Bangalore or Mangalore
Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore or Pondicherry. Specific information regarding your arrival and meeting point will be sent to you in a pre-arrival letter, which will send once we receive your application
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Our projects are spread out across different regions in South India. Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Bangalore, Mysore, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore, Pondicherry. You will be notified of the location of your project once we receive your application.
