Homestay Arrah, India

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Help us to create sustainable forms of living, in the heart of Bihar

Connect with nature
3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Content Writer
Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Photography
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media
Maintain and update social media channels.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
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!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
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.
Support
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Availability

Dec
Jan
Feb
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May
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

We are growing community skills training centre in the heart of Bihar, where we're working to create sustainable forms of living for Biharis facing climate chaos and poverty. Join us to capture and share photos, videos and the stories of this grassroots community work as we prepare our biggest project yet: the Floating House Project, designed to address flooding that has been displacing millions of people across Bihar.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Hindi
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Creating true social impact
  • 2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 3 13. Climate action
  • 2 1. No poverty

Mexico

5

I couldn't ask for a more local experience than this. I was very well received by Prashant's family in the home and all the local people in Ara. I helped by renovating, giving maintenance, cleaning and organizing some spaces at the home. I got to know the floating house project, which seems to have a very bright future in terms of adapting to climate change and social help. In conclusion, if you want to help, get to know the real India, and create a change, this is the place. I came in as a foreigner and left in love of this culture a as a local.

8 months ago


Prashant replied

Thank you Adrian for being such a flexible and committed volunteer and part of our work in Bihar to create pathways to more sustainable, accessible living. Yes, Pintu has been with us since he was about 6 years old. He comes from a local family and has grown up in poverty. He is still learning many things, including how to be less "budmushi" (naughty, in Hindi)! Thank you for your patience, also with Prashant being on the road as he prepared for his trip to the UK. Next time we will both be there to work with you brother!
-Ben

Israel

5

My experience was one of a kind, I lived in nature by a temple and i lived a simple life for a whole month, Showering and going to bathroom in nature, Drinking nature's water and enjoying and feeling connected with nature along the way. Prashant the manager the home project and all the works was way to friendly, they made me feel like home, and i got to meet a lot of nice villagers and i had actually lived and experienced the local life, doing prayers with the people. I'd recommend this project to anyone that want to experience the local indian life and live nature while doing so.

over 1 year ago

India

5

It was truly a wonderful experience, from the moment I walked in, Their genuine passion for their work and dedication to helping others really shone through in everything they did. I cannot stress enough how much of a positive impact my visit is to the home had on me. Not only did I leave feeling inspired and motivated, but I also gained valuable insights and tools that I can apply in my personal and professional life. I am already looking forward to visiting again in the future. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal or professional development.

over 1 year ago

Brazil

5

Was a such great experience work with those 2 guys that became brothers! They are fun and very helpful in everything. They tooth me mosaico art and I really enjoyed to make it in the upcycle/sustentable house that they are creating. Thank you for the opportunity! The world is for real one family (;

almost 7 years ago

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4 published videos
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