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Dates for the Experience Rural India scheme

volunteer painting a mural

volunteer painting a mural

volunteers working with a small group at the primary school

volunteers working with a small group of primary school children

a street in the village

a street in the village of amarpurkashi

a street in the village

another village scene

volunteer teaching a game to children at the primary school

volunteer teaching a game to children at the primary school

the village market

the village market

Departing for India, 2011-2012

UK Orientations, 2011-2012

Departing for India, 2012-2013

UK Orientations, 2012-2013

Please Note!

Departing for India, 2011-2012

Group No. Arrival at Amarpurkashi Application deadline for this group Notes
1. Wednesday 14th Sept. 2011 31st July 2011  
2. Wednesday 12th Oct. 2011 31st Aug. 2011  
3. Wednesday 9th Nov. 2011 30th Sept. 2011  
4. Wednesday 25th Jan. 2012 1st Dec. 2011  
5. Wednesday 22nd Feb. 2012 1st Jan. 2012  

Dates of UK Orientation sessions 2011-2012

(Please contact us nearer the time to confirm dates, or if you will have a problem with these dates.)

1. Sat. 20th Aug. 2011
2. Sat. 24th Sept. 2011
3. Sat. 10th Dec. 2011
4. Sat. 21th Jan. 2012

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Departing for India, 2012-2013

Group No. Arrival at Amarpurkashi Application deadline for this group Notes
1. Wednesday 26th Sept. 2012 31st July 2012  
2. Wednesday 24th Oct. 2012 31st Aug. 2012  
3. Wednesday 21st Nov. 2012 30th Sept. 2012  
4. Wednesday 13th Feb. 2013 1st Dec. 2013  
5. Wednesday 13th Mar. 2013 1st Jan. 2013  

Dates of UK Orientation sessions 2012-2013

(Please contact us nearer the time to confirm dates, or if you will have a problem with these dates.)

1. Sat. 1st Sept. 2012
2. Sat. 6th Oct. 2012
3. Sat. 19th Jan. 2012

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Please Note

  • VRI reserves the right to change the dates.
  • VRI does NOT operate arrival dates in India from April to August
  • The maximum number of visitors in any one group in Amarpurkashi is 6 to 8. Your inclusion is on a first come, first served basis.
  • Visitors should arrive in New Delhi, India, one or two days early.
  • Orientations are held in London. Please contact us if this is a problem for you.
  • If you cannot attend an orientation on any of the listed dates, please contact us and we will try to arrange an alternative date.
  • All visitors must arrange travel insurance.