Why to Become a Camp Leader of YHAI
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Why Become a Camp Leader of YHAI
Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) gives an opportunity to young people to
gain a real time experience working on live adventure projects as a Camp Leader.
YHAI invites applications for Camp Leader to work on its national level adventure
programmes, which are recognized by the G overnment of India . YHAI is well
recognized by government of India which offers special casual leave to its
participants. YHAI as an affiliate of Hostelling International UK is recognized globally.
Benefits
Objective of YHAI Internship Program is to assist young people in enhancing their
overall personality to match real world challenges. It will be a big boost to the
candidates who want to study abroad or scale higher positions in corporate
ladder or personal life as they deal with logistics, accounting, and administration
activities which are vital for any student. Not only the project givens exposure to real
time work environment but also manage people from different backgrounds (educated
participants, cooks / helpers).
Following perks may be given to the Camp Leaders who render 21 days service in the
National Himalayan Trekking Expedition :
Camp Leaders will be reimbursed second class sleeper rail fare including
reservation charges for their journeys to New Delhi and back. They have to
submit a photocopy of their rail ticket for forward and return journeys for claiming
the T.A
Incidental charges will be paid @ Rs.250/- up to every 1000 k.m. subject to a
maximum of Rs. 1,000/- for both forward and return journeys
Deluxe bus fare from Delhi to Kullu-Manali and back
Track Suit and Cap on successful completion
Rs.500/- for shoe allowance
Stipend as per norms
Certificate
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All the Camp Leaders who successfully complete their tenure will get a certificate,
which will give them a big edge in their future prospects.
Brief About the Profile
YHAI needs camp leader who will monitor and supervise the activities of various
events and logistics for the participants. A total of 7000+ participants participate in
various trekking activities. The participants in a group of 40-55 assemble at the base
camp and move to the next base camp. The camp leaders will be located at each base
camp and are required to manage all the logistics, participant concerns, staff (cooks/
helpers etc), and requirements to run the base camp successfully. Most of the
participants who come to our programs are educated and young people who partake
in these programs for their love of nature.
Some of the main responsibilities of a Camp Leader are
Work under the supervision of Field Director
When posted to a higher camp you will be the administrative in-charge of the
camp and responsible for day to day management of that camp
Maintain the reputation and standard of the programme as set by YHAI NationalProgrammes.
Maintain discipline of the programme; guide the participants about schedule,
safety, dos and donts.
Be very polite, humble and at the same time maintain strict discipline with the
participants
Basic accounting maintain store records and ensure that inventory is always up-
to-date by coordinating with the base camp
Must be physically fit to undertake long and strenuous treks in the mountains as
the internship deals with working at high altitude camps.
You should be able to communicate with participants, cooks, helpers, porters and
locals etc.
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Experience
Preference will be given to those who have completed 02 National Himalayan Trekking
Expeditions of YHAI or have participated in any of the trekking expeditions (especially
Kullu -Manali) or love for adventure sports
Location Kullu-Manali (Himachal Pradesh)
Duration 4-8 weeks (The min period of service in the programme is 21 days up to
max of 45 days)
How to apply
Interested people may apply in a prescribed form Download form our website
www.yhaindia.org and send it alon gwith the relevant documents to the following
address-
Chief Executive Officer,
Youth Hostels Association of India,
5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021
Tel: 011-26110250, 011-26871969, Fax: 011-26113469 Website: www.yhaindia.org
About YHAI
YHAI is one of the leading Non Government voluntary Organization affiliated to
Hostelling International, England (UK). YHAI has its branches in 23 States and 233
district units across the country. YHAI offers inexpensive, neat, hygienic and secureaccommodation at nominal cost in youth hostels located throughout India. YHAI also
organizes adventure sports such as Trekking in Himalayas, Mountain Biking, Rock
Climbing, Repelling etc. YHAI is successfully organizing its adventure programmes
at National level for last 40 years catering more than 7000 trekkers annually
across the country. YHAI also holds camps and workshops on National Integration,
control of environment pollution, training courses in youth leadership for inculcation
self discipline and self initiative in the youth.