




Gurukulam - Summer Internship -2025
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. 2 weeks residential program for limited to 10 eligible individuals from any walks of life. For any questions, email: internship@jetusa.org
​
-
Schedule: June 29th to July 12th 2025
-
Location: JIVA Campus, Shamshabad and Jeeyar Gurukulam at Allampalli (In house program and day scholars are not allowed)
-
Eligibility: 13 years and above
-
Sponsorship: $750 per participant (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee)
Salient Points
-
Experience living in Vedic campus to appreciate the traditional way of learning and adopt changes in your respective life.
-
Life management lessons from Sundarakanda
-
Volunteer in various projects at Statue of Equality, Divya Saaketham, JIMS (Jeeyar Integrated Medical Sciences), Medical camps.
-
Service Volunteer hours will be given depending on the activities participated during the internship.
-
A dedicated chaperone to assist the interns throughout the program.
​
​
Links to Past Gurukulam Experiences
​
Gurukulam Blog | Gurukulam Video
​
Registration:
-
Length: 2 weeks including check-in, checkout dates from June 29 – July 12, 2025
-
Fees: Application fees $50 non-refundable; $700 registration fees is due by April 30th, 2025
-
A number of registrations allowed: Up to 10 individuals.
​
​
Registration selection process:
Apply by March 30th, 2025 with a write-up of your interest in attending the internship with $50 application fees. if you are selected, you will be asked to pay the full payment $700by April 30th, 2025.
Cancellation policy: May 15th, 2025 with $50 fees. No cancellations or refunds are allowed after May 15th, 2025.
Travel:
-
Travel cost: Interns are responsible for all travel costs, including air and arrival to JIVA (Jeeyar Integrated Vedic Academy). No shuttle service is available.
-
Passports & Visa: Interns are responsible.
-
Vaccinations: All travel vaccines are required before the travel as per the airlines, local country, and city-specific guidelines.
-
Health Insurance: Intern is responsible for their health insurance coverage in India.
-
Clothes are recommended to pack for all two weeks as a laundry service will not be available.
-
Bugs: The intern is responsible for carrying their own personal supply of bug repellents (body cream/spray etc.).
-
Medication: Personal medication is the intern responsibility. Emergency hospital service is provided at JIVA if needed
Check-in at JIVA Campus: June 29th, 3 to 6 PM
Check-out from JIVA Campus: July 12th, 3 to 6 PM
​
Internship Content & Activities:
-
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.
-
Yoga, Key Lessons from Scriptures: Sundarakanda, Temple Tour, Service Activities
-
JIMS hospital tour
-
Netra Vidyalaya at Samshabad
-
Ji:va Gurukulam at Samshabad
-
Go:sala
-
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.
​
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.
​
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.