Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Volunteers Wanted!

We are looking for volunteers for the period of 08. July - 30. September 2008.
The shortest period of stay: 1 month


Requirements:
- good knowledge of bicycle parts and maintenance

- good level of conversational English, other languages an advantage
- communication skills
- experience in bicycle touring, especially in Ladakh an advantage
- experience in volunteering an advantage
- ability to work alone

What we offer:
- accommodation
close to Leh, meals 2 times a day
- workspace in a well established Guest house in Leh
- free bicycle to use, when there is bicycle available
- study tours to different NPO project sites
- 80% of the guiding fee, if hired for a guided tour

What you provide:
- your own transportation to and from Leh from your country of residence
- your own insurance coverage
- daily expenses during the volunteering period
- 10 hours of availability, up to 6 hours of work/day, 2 days off a week

2008 will be the trial period for the sustainable bicycle rental project. We need volunteers who are independent, have a passion for bicycles and would like to be a part of a new sustainable project within the network of similar initiations.

Please send a short CV, a motivation letter and your picture to: skandercycles@gmail.com