Volunteers should be aware of all health and safety information before traveling to India. We suggest the following websites for information about health and safety abroad:
Drink only bottled or boiled water or carbonated (bubbly or fizzy) drinks in sealed cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks and ice cubes.
Buy bottled water from respectable outlets to guard against upset stomach. Some of the better known brands are Bisleri, Kinley, Aquafina. Make sure that the seal of the bottle is intact.
Watch out for spicy dishes, especially at the beginning of your trip. Avoid eating food from road-side stalls.
Always use an insect repellent if you find yourself in a mosquito laden area. Keep in mind that not every place is always mosquito-infested, as low temperatures in winters (when most tourists come to India) kill most bugs in the northern plains and hills.
If traveling in scorching heat, remember to drink enough water, wear hats, sunglasses & SPF/sunscreen. Stay out of the intense mid-day sun.
In case you need to see a doctor for a specific condition, ask for help from your in-country coordinator or project director.
If you take any prescription drugs, bring enough for the duration of the trip. It is advisable that you carry a small health kit which should include upset stomach/digestive tract remedies, antiseptic cream, mosquito repellant spray, sunscreen, etc.
The mission of IFRE Volunteers is to offer the most affordable as well as the highest quality volunteer and humanitarian abroad experiences - enabling us to make a contribution for all of humanity in its quest to make the world a better place. Through our volunteer and humanitarian trips abroad, we aim to spread love and compassion worldwide while improving the lives of destitute children and less-fortunate communities. We at IFRE also seek sustainable solutions in the fields of education, healthcare, conservation efforts and development issues through international volunteering.
