The Dharamshala Earthville Institute (DEVI) is a small, volunteer-run community service project offering educational and service-learning programs and promoting cross-cultural appreciation and personal empowerment. It is located in the unique Himalayan ...

DEVI is housed in KhanaNirvana Community Café on Dalai Lama Temple Road (about halfway between the Main Temple and the central bazaar of McLeodGanj). It’s on the third story, ...

DEVI is a charitable project of Dharmalaya and the Earthville Network , founded in 1997 by a group of volunteers with guidance from leaders and luminaries in the ...

All of the above! DEVI serves the entire Dharamshala community (including residents, refugees and international visitors) regardless of ethnicity, nationality, religion, beliefs, age, sex, economic status, or other arbitrary factors.

DEVI is a nonsectarian charitable project devoted to the common good of the community of the Dharamshala area and its visitors. The word ‘devi’ is a Sanskrit term meaning ‘goddess’ and ...

You can help by donating time, money, computers, books or other resources. Click here for details.

Depending on your preferences, accommodation in the Dharamshala area (including McLeodGanj, Bhagsu, Dharamkot and Jogibara) is available at prices ranging between INR 4000 (US$80) and INR 20,000 (US$400) per month (or ...

That depends on your interests and priorities. In terms of weather, spring and autumn are the most pleasant times (the monsoon rains take over from June through August, and McLeodGanj virtually ...

The most common languages in the area are Hindi, Tibetan, English, and Kangri/Pahari (local indigenous dialects). Almost everyone you’re likely to meet here speaks at least a little English. For a ...

Sure! See our ‘Recommended Books and Films’ page .

See our Dharamshala page and our local links page .

Great question, and we have a detailed answer for you on our Staying Healthy in India  page.

This depends on the particular volunteer position. All of DEVI’s positions require a commitment of at least six months. There are a few volunteer opportunities with other agencies in Dharamshala where ...

No problem! Even if you plan to stay less than six months, you can find a position teaching English and/or serving as an informal English conversation partner. For short-term positions (less ...

No, there are no tuitions or fees in any of DEVI’s programs or the outside positions in which we place volunteers. Many volunteers choose to give a donation to ...

You will need to pay for all of your own food, accommodation and other personal expenses. Please understand that Dharamshala is a community with thousands of refugees and not much money ...

If you’re planning to stay less than six months, there’s no need to apply in advance (in fact they’re not set up to be able to do that): one simply shows ...