Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 66635228;
www.wild-escapes.com
)
Weekend trekking trips to forts, trails and waterfalls
around Maharashtra, from around ?1500.
Volunteering
Child Rights & You
(CRY; 23096845;
www.cry.org
;
189A Anand Estate, Sane Guruji Marg, Mahalaxmi)
Child Rights & You
works to raise funds for hundreds of projects India-wide that help marginalised children.
Volunteers can assist with campaigns (online and on the ground), research, surveys and
media, as well as occasional fieldwork. Note, a six-week commitment is required.
VOLUNTEERING
Vatsalya Foundation
MAP
VOLUNTEERING
GOOGLE MAP
( 24962115;
www.thevatsalyafoundation.org
;
Anand Niketan, King George V Memorial, Dr E Moses Rd, Ma-
halaxmi)
The Vatsalya Foundation works with Mumbai's street children, focusing on rehab-
ilitation into mainstream society. There are long- and short-term opportunities in teaching
and sports activities.
Welfare of Stray Dogs
( 64222838;
www.wsdindia.org
;
Yeshwant Chambers, B Bharucha Rd, Kala Ghoda)
This organisation
works to help street dogs by eradicating diseases such as rabies, sterilising the animals,
educating the public about strays and finding adoptive homes. Volunteers can walk dogs,
mind kennels, treat street dogs, manage stores, educate kids in school programs or fun-
draise.
VOLUNTEERING
Courses
Yoga Institute
MAP
YOGA
GOOGLE MAP
( 26122185;
www.theyogainstitute.org
;
Shri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santa Cruz East; per 1st/2nd month
?570/400)
At its peaceful leafy campus near Santa Cruz, the almost-100-year-old Yoga Insti-
