YHAI KEEP KERALA BEACHES CLEAN

• KEEP KERALA BEACHES CLEAN
• PROJECT : During all last few years, we have seen Kerala Beaches getting dirtier and polluted as thousands of tourists visit Kerala Beaches every day in the tourist season..They use their own cars, taxis and other vehicles to go to the beaches to enjoy sea, surfs and allied sports. Due to our long association with this region, we feel concerned about the deteriorating environment and pollution at such an important pass. You are, therefore, requested to send application of volunteers as early as possible for this very special drive and thereby contribute to noble cause of keeping environment clean.
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE : Volunteers for each group shall consist of YHAI members from different states in order of preference: Camp leaders, Co Directors, Field Directors, Participants of National/State level Expedition. The application should be forwarded by the respective State Branches.
• CRITERIA FOR SELECTION :Preferred age group – 20 Years to 50 Years , The Volunteer should be in excellent physical and medical fitness duly certified by a Registered Doctor. The volunteers must have taste for adventure and willingness to serve as volunteer in rough and tough terrain. ,The volunteers should be able to withhold the stress and strain in such conditions feet for a long duration of 5 days., Right of selection of volunteers is reserved with Youth Hostels Association of India, New Delhi
• REPORTING DATES : The Volunteers have to report at the base camp on the first day of the each batch they have selected or have been nominated:
• 1st Group report at Trivandrum on 18/10/2012
• 2nd Group report at Ernakulam on 22/10/2012
• 3rd Group report at Tirur on 24/10/2012
• Registration of the volunteers to be made as per aforesaid criteria through YHAI State Branches; each group shall consist of volunteer from different states. Final Selection will be made by the National Office.
• DURATION : The Programme begins on 18th Oct 2012, at Kovalam Beach. Volunteers have to report at the base camp as per their selection as confirmed by the YHAI. The duration of the camp for each group of volunteers is 5 Days and Nights and departure after breakfast on 6th day.
• WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING : Cotton cloths, walking shoes, raincoats, hand gloves, bed sheet, sun glass, torch with spare batteries, lunch box, water bottle, steel mugs, plate, spoon, cold cream, toilet paper, Vaseline/Anti-sunburn cream, medicine which you normally use at home.
• No participation fees. Volunteers have to bear only the traveling expenses to and fro concerned beach to their respective hometown.
• Volunteers shall be awarded with Certificate for their Volunteer work ON COMPLETION.
• What YHAI will provide:
• 1. Accommodation in tents with blankets and sleeping bags.
• 2. Simple nutritious Vegetarian food.
• RISK FACTORS: Exhaustion due to stress and strain, Any unforeseen event
• YHAI will provide adequate assistance in the above circumstances but cannot be held responsible for any risks mentioned or not mentioned above.
• Volunteer desirous of joining this voluntary work may apply on a prescribed Registration form (appended) duly supported by a Medical certificate through state branch.
• For any query, please contact National Office, Delhi on telephone Nos.011-26110250, 26871969 or Shri Janardhan Shine, Project Coordinator at his Number: 09447061522.
• We expect early response from your Side...........