working possibilities

Hi guys,
I am planning to go to North India this fall but I don't
have enough money to stay as long as I want.Is there any
possibilities to find any job there-if not for money then
for food and place to stay.Thank you!

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1. doubt it Added by: Guy
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 2:43 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   It is harder and harder for foreigners to get work in India
   unless you have very specific skills/talents. Apparenlty
   even volunteer worker will now need work visas. You MIGHT
   still be able to serve as a volunteer in exchange for food
   and lodging, but that's morally iffy.
   If you REALLY want to work in India, better set it up before
   you go.
   I met an Indian family who took me to their seaside place in
   exchange for tutoring their kids. You might luck out that
   way.

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2. q Added by: q
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 4:02 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   It isn't too hard to cut down on expenses as the above
   poster suggests. In a place that you like seek out a family
   that is looking for a border. For 1000-1500 rs per month yo
   u can stay with them, take your meals with them, and come to
   better understand family life in India - lots of fun and a
   good staging place to see the immediate country from. Post
   here for details on a great family in Varanasi.

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3. working in India Added by: rs
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 16:07 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Depends on your current skillset.
   .
   Professionally working for short term might be difficult in
   larger organizations. You might want to consider working
   for a small scale industry (SSI). Pay and working
   conditions will not be great - Anyway, Indian salaries are
   pretty low as compared to what you'd get outside.
   .
   It won't be much too difficult getting a job in an SSI but
   these might be against the labor laws. You might want to
   check with your local counsulate.
   .
   Other alternatives are: in an NGO / voluntary agency. Pay
   will be minimal to zero, they just might cover your food +
   boarding but it should be quite fulfilling. Here's a couple
   if you are interested:
   www.mayaindia.org
   www.cry.org
   www.mahesh.com has a list somewhere.
   .
   The other alternative (above) of tying up with an Indian
   family also sounds workable. It should leave you with a lot
   of time to go exploring.
   .
   Hope this helps.
   

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