Get Involved with Ailyak

Get Involved: Make a Difference in Jibhi with Ailyak

At Ailyak, we believe in a travel experience that gives back. Whether you're a traveler looking to volunteer, an expert wanting to mentor, or a company seeking to support grassroots development, there's a way for you to become part of Jibhi's growth story.

🌱 Your small effort can create a lasting impact

Here's how you can get involved and make a difference in Jibhi's sustainable development journey.

🤝 Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer with Us

If you love teaching, storytelling, technology, or sustainable development, consider volunteering your time to help us run various programs.

Who Can Apply?

  • Travelers & digital nomads who want to give back while exploring Jibhi
  • Teachers, artists, tech professionals, and anyone with useful skills to share
  • NGOs & university students looking for meaningful internship opportunities

How to Participate

  • Sunday Learning Circles – Teach kids fun activities, world geography, science, and languages
  • Tech Skills for Youth – Help train young locals in coding, graphic design, or freelancing
  • Sustainability Workshops – Lead sessions on eco-living, permaculture, or responsible tourism
  • Creative Workshops – Share skills in photography, filmmaking, writing, painting, or handicrafts

Impact

  • Flexible duration – from a single session to a month-long mentorship
  • Make a direct impact on local education and skill development
  • Experience authentic Jibhi while giving back to the community

Donate to Support Local Learning & Growth

Many of our programs require books, tech devices, and funds to run effectively. Your donation can help empower local education and skill-building.

Who Can Apply?

  • Individuals who believe in education and sustainable development
  • Organizations looking to support grassroots initiatives
  • Anyone who wants to make a direct impact on local communities

How to Participate

  • Sunday School Learning Materials (books, activity kits, notebooks)
  • Laptops & Tablets for tech skill workshops
  • Workshop Equipment for eco-tourism and sustainability classes
  • Scholarships for Local Youth learning digital skills

Impact

  • ₹500 – Funds 1 kid's educational kit
  • ₹5000 – Supports a month of internet for digital skill training
  • ₹10,000+ – Helps sponsor a student's tech training for a year

Mentor a Young Entrepreneur or Local Business Owner

Share your expertise to help local entrepreneurs succeed in business, technology, or creative fields.

Who Can Apply?

  • Business professionals, freelancers, and tech experts
  • Designers and entrepreneurs with relevant experience
  • Anyone experienced in hospitality, tourism, marketing, or sustainability

How to Participate

  • Help homestays improve hospitality & online bookings
  • Teach digital marketing to small businesses
  • Mentor an aspiring freelancer in coding, writing, or design
  • Support locals in launching sustainable eco-tourism ventures

Impact

  • Virtual or in-person mentorship options available
  • Direct impact on local business growth
  • Help build sustainable tourism practices

Partner with Us

We welcome collaborations with eco-tourism businesses, social enterprises, and NGOs who share our vision of sustainable growth.

Who Can Apply?

  • NGOs working in education, technology, and conservation
  • Eco-tourism & adventure travel companies
  • Social enterprises focused on local skills development

How to Participate

  • Sponsor educational workshops and tech boot camps
  • Provide infrastructure and learning materials
  • Co-host eco-tourism events
  • Help scale programs to other parts of Himachal Pradesh

Impact

  • Create lasting partnerships for community development
  • Expand the reach of sustainable tourism initiatives
  • Build a network of responsible tourism partners

📸 Past Impact & Stories

We have already started! Our early programs have reached local students, homestay owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Rohan's Journey

A bright 15-year-old student who attended our tech workshop and learned basic coding & website design. Now, he helps his family list their homestay online!

Sunita & Her Cafe

We trained Sunita, a local cafe owner, in social media marketing, helping her attract more visitors through Instagram & Google Maps.

Forest Kids Initiative

Our weekend eco-awareness programs taught children about local biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable tourism.