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Hello! My name is Krishna Thakur and I am a host on Worldpackers. I live in a peaceful traditional village called Gambhirpura in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, India. Our village is surrounded by farms, animals, and beautiful rural life.My family and I do agriculture farming, and we live a simple and eco-friendly lifestyle. If you want to experience the real India beyond big cities, this is the perfect place for you.
18 hours of help per week
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
3 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Fluent English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
At Krishna Thakur’s village home in Gambhirpura, Gujarat, our volunteer program is based on culture exchange, farming lifestyle, and real village living. This is not a hotel or tourist place—this is a true rural experience where you will live like a local, connect with nature, and become part of our daily routine.
🌾 What the Volunteer Program is About
Our program gives volunteers the chance to experience the authentic Gujarati village lifestyle while helping us with simple daily tasks. You will learn how farming families live in India, how we grow vegetables, manage animals, and work together as a community.
This is a great program for travelers who love:
---} Nature and countryside life
---} Farming and sustainability
---} Cultural exchange
---} Local village traditions
---} Learning Indian lifestyle and language
🛠️ Volunteer Work & Activities
Volunteer work depends on the season, weather, and daily village needs. Typical tasks include:
🌱 Farming Support
Planting seeds and small plants
Watering fields and crops
Harvesting vegetables (seasonal)
Helping in the farm cleaning area
Learning about local farming methods
🐄 Village & Animal Lifestyle
Observing buffalo and cow care
Understanding milk culture and village dairy system
Helping with small daily animal-related work (only if comfortable)
🏡 Home & Community Support
Helping with cleaning and organizing simple spaces
Supporting in daily village home routine
Helping with small improvements and maintenance
🗣️ Language & Cultural Exchange
English conversation practice with me and local people
Teaching basic English (if you like)
Learning Gujarati and Hindi words
Sharing your culture, music, traditions, cooking, or stories
⏰ Working Hours & Schedule
Volunteers usually help around 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week (flexible depending on season and farm work).
We always try to keep the schedule balanced so you also have time to relax and explore.
🗓️ Example Daily Routine
☀️ Morning: Farm activity or village work
🍵 Tea break and local snacks
🌿 Late morning: Continue farming / cultural tasks
🍛 Lunch time & rest
🌇 Evening: Village walk, sunset, meeting local people
🔥 Night: Cultural exchange, talking, stories, relaxing
🌍 What Volunteers Will Learn & Experience
This program is not only work—it is a full cultural experience.
You will experience:
Traditional village lifestyle of Gujarat
Real farming knowledge and rural routine
Indian family life and hospitality
Local festivals, temple visits, and village culture
Simple living close to nature
Beautiful countryside walks and peaceful environment
🏙️ Nearby Attractions & Exploration
Our village is well located near major cities:
Ahmedabad (big city and tourist attractions)
Gandhinagar (capital city of Gujarat)
Also, depending on time and planning, you can explore famous places nearby such as:
Local temples and village heritage sites
Historical and cultural places in Gujarat
🙌 Who is Perfect for This Program?
This program is best for volunteers who are: ✅ Open-minded and respectful
✅ Interested in farming, village life, and culture
✅ Comfortable living in a simple rural environment
✅ Friendly and ready to connect with local people
✅ Excited to learn and share skills
No professional skills are required—only a good attitude and willingness to participate.
❤️ Our Goal
Our main goal is to create a real connection between cultures.
We believe that volunteering is not only about helping—it is about learning, sharing, and becoming like family.
🌾 Join us and experience the real Gujarat village life.
✨ You will arrive as a volunteer and leave with unforgettable memories.
🌅 Morning Shift (Farm & Village Work)
During the morning shift, volunteers will join us in farm and village activities such as:
Helping in the farm (planting, watering, harvesting depending on season)
Cleaning the farm area and organizing tools
Vegetable picking (potato, seasonal vegetables, etc.)
Helping in feeding animals (only if volunteer is comfortable)
Learning how we do traditional farming in Gujarat
Visiting local milk collection center (sometimes) to see village dairy system
Walking through the village and meeting local farmers
☕ After work, we usually take a tea break together.
🍛 Afternoon (Free Time / Rest)
After lunch, volunteers have free time to relax.
You can:
Rest and recharge
Read or write
Explore the village by walking
Talk with local people
Practice language exchange
🌇 Evening Shift (Culture Exchange & Village Life)
Evening time is very special in the village. Activities may include:
Helping with light farm tasks (watering plants, checking crops)
Cleaning and organizing the home area
Visiting the local temple for evening Aarti
Watching local people playing cricket and enjoying village lifestyle
Sitting together for cultural exchange and storytelling
Practicing English conversation with me and local friends
Learning Gujarati cooking style (sometimes)
Helping me create content for social media / hosting profile (optional)
🌟 Weekly Special Activities (Optional)
Depending on time and situation, we can also do:
Visit nearby local markets
Explore Ahmedabad city or Gandhinagar city
Visit famous heritage places like Modhera Sun Temple and Rani ki Vav (Patan) (if possible)
Attend local village events or festivals (seasonal)
Traditional village dinner with family
🧡 What Makes This Program Unique?
This is not only volunteering—this is a real Indian village lifestyle experience.
You will learn about farming, local traditions, and daily rural life while making real connections with local people.
🌾 Simple life, real culture, and unforgettable memories.
To keep a peaceful, safe, and respectful environment for everyone, we request all volunteers to follow these simple rules:
🤝 Respect & Culture
Respect our family, village people, and local traditions.
Dress modestly, especially in the village and temple areas.
Always behave politely with neighbors and local community members.
🕒 Work & Responsibility
Volunteers should be on time for agreed working hours.
Complete tasks with a positive attitude and responsibility.
If you are sick or need rest, please inform the host in advance.
🏡 Cleanliness
Keep your room and common areas clean.
Please help in maintaining basic cleanliness in the house and village environment.
Do not waste water (water is important in villages).
🚭 Smoking / Alcohol / Drugs
No drugs allowed at all.
Alcohol is not allowed inside the house.
Smoking is allowed only in a designated outdoor area (if permitted), not inside rooms.
🔇 Noise & Quiet Time
Please keep noise low at night to respect family members and neighbors.
Quiet time usually starts after 10:30 PM.
📱 Guests & Visitors
Outside visitors or friends are not allowed without permission.
Please inform the host if you want to go out or travel somewhere.
🌾 Village Lifestyle Understanding
This is a real village home, not a luxury hotel.
Volunteers must be comfortable with simple living and rural conditions.
Sometimes there may be insects, dust, farm smells, and village noises (like animals).
🐄 Animal Safety
Do not disturb animals without guidance.
Always follow host instructions while near cows, buffalo, or farm areas.
💬 Communication
Honest and friendly communication is important.
If you have any problem, please talk openly with the host.
❤️ Positive Environment
We welcome volunteers who are friendly, open-minded, and cooperative.
We expect good behavior, respect, and cultural understanding.
🌿 Our goal is to create a peaceful family environment where volunteers feel safe and happy, and we can share a true cultural exchange experience.
