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Olá! Meu nome é Krishna Thakur e sou anfitrião no Worldpackers. Moro em uma vila tradicional e pacífica chamada Gambhirpura, no distrito de Sabarkantha, Gujarat, Índia. Nossa vila é cercada por fazendas, animais e uma linda vida rural. Minha família e eu praticamos agricultura e levamos um estilo de vida simples e ecológico. Se você quer experimentar a verdadeira Índia além das grandes cidades, este é o lugar perfeito para você.
18 horas por semana
Ensinar Esportes: Ensinar ou ajudar o anfitrião, convidados ou comunidades locais a praticar esporte ou atividades físicas
Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.
Ensinar Idiomas: Ensine um idioma ao anfitrião, convidados ou comunidades locais.
3 dias livres por semana
Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você
Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.
Camping: Uma barraca confortável para dormir sob um céu estrelado.
Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.
Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.
Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.
Descontos em festas: Ganhe descontos em festas e baladas nas redondezas.
Descontos em restaurantes: Ganhe descontos em restaurantes nas redondezas.
Descontos em pubs: Ganhe descontos em pubs nas redondezas.
Descontos em drinks: Ganhe descontos em drinks ou bebidas do nosso bar.
Descontos em tours: Ganhe descontos em tours ou passeios pela cidade.
Descontos em hospedagem: Ganhe descontos para hospedar-se em outros hostels.
Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.
Passeios de graça: Te levamos para fazer tours e passeios pela cidade. De graça!
Trilhas de graça: Te levamos para fazer excursões e trilhas pela cidade. De graça!
Drinks de graça: Ganhe free drinks ou bebidas.
Festas de graça: Ganhe entrada gratuita para as melhores festas da cidade.
Eventos de graça: Ganhe entrada gratuita para os melhores eventos da cidade.
Bicicletas à vontade: Use nossas bikes à vontade, quando quiser.
Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.
Pranchas de surf: Use nossas pranchas à vontade, quando quiser.
Aulas de Yoga: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de yoga no nosso espaço.
Aulas de surf: Participe gratuitamente das nossas aulas de surf em praias da cidade.
Aulas de dança: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de dança no nosso espaço.
Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.
Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.
Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente
Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente
Inglês Intermediário ou Inglês Fluente
Entre 18 e 80 anos
Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários
Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto
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.
