Gurukulam - Summer Internship -2024
Experience the Vedic lifestyle and incorporate service as an integral part of life for the betterment of oneself and, in turn, the community you live in. 10-day residential program (Open for All, limited to 10 eligible individuals) For any questions, email: internship@jetusa.org
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Schedule: July 13th to July 24th 2024
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Location: JIVA Campus, Shamshabad and Jeeyar Gurukulam at Allampalli (In house program and day scholars are not allowed)
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Eligibility: 13 years and above
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Sponsorship: $750 per participant (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee)
Salient Points
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Experience the Vedic way of living to appreciate the traditional way of learning and living and adopt changes in our respective life.
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Life management lessons from Sundarakanda
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Volunteer in various projects at Statue of Equality, Divya Saaketham, JIMS (Jeeyar Integrated Medical Sciences), Medical camps, Jeeyar Gurukulam at Allampalli.
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Service Volunteer hours will be given depending on the activities participated during the internship.
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Links to Past Gurukulam Experiences
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Gurukulam Blog | Gurukulam Video
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Registration:
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Length: 10 days from July 13th – 24th, 2024
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Fees: Application fees $50 non-refundable; $700 registration fees is due by May 30th, 2024
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A number of registrations allowed: Up to 10 individuals are allowed.
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Registration selection process:
Apply by May 30th, 2024 with a write-up of your interest in attending the internship full with full payment.
Cancellation Dead line: June 13th 2024, No cancellations or refunds are allowed after June 13th. Before June 13th, cancellation fee is $50.
Travel:
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Travel cost: Interns are responsible for all travel costs, including air and arrival to JIVA (Jeeyar Integrated Vedic Academy). No shuttle service is available.
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Passports & Visa: Interns are responsible.
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Vaccinations: All travel vaccines are required before the travel as per the airlines, local country, and city-specific guidelines.
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Health Insurance: Intern is responsible for their health insurance coverage in India.
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Clothes are recommended to pack for all ten days as a laundry service will not be available.
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Bugs: The intern is responsible for carrying their own personal supply of bug replants (body cream/spray etc.).
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Medication: Personal medication is the intern responsibility. Emergency hospital service is provided at JIVA if needed
Check-in at JIVA Campus: July 13th, 3 to 6 PM
Check-out from JIVA Campus: July 24th 3 to 6 PM
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Internship Content & Activities:
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Each day is different with different activities. Get ready for physical activities and long days. The following is a sample of the intern’s day.
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Yoga, Key Lessons from Scriptures: Sundarakanda, Temple Tour, Service Activities
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Jeeyar Gurukulam at Allampalli
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JIMS hospital tour
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Netra Vidyalaya at Samshabad
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Ji:va Gurukulam at Samshabad
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Go:sala
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Temple Service - Divya Sa:ketham, Know & serve your temple, Statue of Equality, Divya De:sams
Accommodation:
Separate accommodation is provided at JIVA for boys and girls. Families who are enrolled for the internship (kids and parents together) up to 4 can stay in the same room.
No day scholars allowed.
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Food:
Satvik food is served 3 meals per day. Food allergies will be considered at our best level. As a precautionary, each intern needs to check with the chef before they intake about their allergy items in the meal.
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After the Internship:
Each participant or family group prepare a report for Bhakti Nivedana and a 2-minute video for the JET USA Youtube channel on the takeaways from the program.