Volunteer in India

Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime!
Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself. It’s an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you’ll develop memories that will be with you forever. Programs operate in New Delhi and Dharamsala, India. .

Dates Offered: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 2-12 weeks.
Costs: The U.S. tax-deductible program fee for a two-week program is $2,588 (£1,408) with each additional week of stay only $297 (£162). The program fee for the one-week Insight Abroad program offered in Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and Russia is $1,695 (£922). Program fee includes: personalized Volunteer Placement, language instruction, cultural education, food, lodging, transportation to and from all Cross-Cultural Solutions’ placements and programs, pre-departure guidance from headquarters staff, 24-hour access to in-country staff, travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance, and more.
Contact: Cross-Cultural Solutions, 2 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801;Tel: 800.380.4777 or 914.632.0022; in the UK call 0845 458 2781/2782; other countries call +44 (0) 1273 666392; Fax: 914.632.8494.
Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org
Website: www.crossculturalsolutions.org

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Construction Volunteer Project in India Each year GVI offers a great opportunity to make a real difference in a short amount of time as well as working alongside teams of enthusiastic volunteers you will enjoy the culture and warmth of the local communities. This volunteer program focuses on repairing, renovating and developing our partner’s infrastructures in the field. The short term group projects put together teams of like minded volunteers for a few weeks at a time to come out and help us improve our project partners’ facilities, be it the schools we work in, the local health clinic, orphanages, child care centers, sports field, arts centre or community center. The project also offers volunteers the opportunity to explore the local area and visit the famous Taj Mahal.
	Dates: 1 to 4 week durations available, visit the website for upcoming start dates Costs: From $870 for 1 week Email Contact: info@gviworld.com Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK) Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on this community development project
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United Planet Volunteer in India — Environmental Conservation, Social Work, and Cooking Quests United Planet's Quests offer volunteers a unique blend of work, cultural immersion, and fun. All ages and skill levels are invited to apply. Everyone has something to offer! Join us from 1 to 52 weeks on a Quest that will change your life and will help create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another.
	Cost: Varies with duration of your stay. Dates: Ongoing start dates. Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Tel.: 800-292-2316 or 617-267-7763. Email: quest@unitedplanet.org Website: www.unitedplanet.org
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Projects Abroad in India Projects Abroad is the world’s leading short-term international volunteer organization. Projects start year-round and last from one week to a year. Opportunities exist in teaching, care, sports, conservation, building, medicine, business, journalism and veterinary medicine. Programs are for ages 16+.
	Dates: Start any day you choose. Cost: Please see our website for prices. Contact: Projects Abroad, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 903, New York NY 10018. Tel: US Toll-free 1 888 839 3535. Email: info@projects-abroad.org Website: www.projects-abroad.org
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Volunteer in India with Greenheart Travel Experience fascinating India from the inside while gaining the satisfaction of helping others. By living and working side by side with local residents you will be more than just a tourist passing through, you will become a member of the community. Choose from projects in education, children's welfare and healthcare. Programs can be arranged so volunteers have the chance to experience more than one project. The friendly and dedicated staff in India are very experienced with working with American volunteers and understand the cultural challenges they face. They provide full support and assistance throughout the program. Greenheart Travel is a division of CCI, a non profit founded in 1985 and run by seasoned travel enthusiasts who regularly participate in their own cultural exchanges.
	Dates: Flexible, year round. Cost: Prices start at $1450 for a two week program including accommodation and three meals daily, insurance, and full support. Contact: Greenheart Travel, 746 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654. Tel: 1.312.944.2544 or toll free 1.866.684.9675. Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Website: www.greenhearttravel.org
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How will you touch the world? Volunteer in India
REAL projects….REAL experience! Work side-by-side with NGOs to find innovative ways to confront development challenges in India – from education efforts to eradicate illiteracy and promote natural resource conservation to micro-business consulting to health campaigns to combat anemia, malnutrition, and HIV/AIDS. More information at www.myproworld.org/internships.htm.

Dates: Year round start dates; 2 – 26 week placements
Cost: Program fees include project work, housing, all meals, onsite transportation, language training, cultural/adventure activities, travel/health insurance, and 24-hour onsite staff support. Program fees can be found online at www.myproworld.org/costs/prices.htm. Scholarships and fundraising support available.
Contact: ProWorld Headquarters, ProWorld Service Corps, 1215 Taylor Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Tel: 877.42WORLD (US & Canada), 870.750.7202 (UK & Europe)
Email: info@myproworld.org
Website: www.myproworld.org

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Shake Hands India Volunteer Program The gap year India and volunteer work in India is the most rewarding experience. Shake Hands India volunteer program offers various volunteer work and gap year opportunities in India for English Teaching, Orphanage Volunteer Work, Child Care, Street Children Project, Women Empowerment, Sports volunteer programs and other community and rural development volunteer projects in India. We’ve been taking students and travelers to India for years. Have a look at our India volunteer opportunities as well as travel combined volunteer program and make a difference to this amazing country and its people during volunteer work and travel to India.
	Dates: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 1-12 weeks. Costs: Starting from USD $94.00 for one week. Tel: +91 141 6454422 Email: info@volunteersindia.org Website: www.volunteersindia.org
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Volunteer Work & Travel Program Sankalp offers 4 week volunteer work in India with weekend travel programs which gives you the unique ability to combine meaningful volunteering with an action-packed adventure tour to enable you to give back to the people and environment of your host country while discovering its diversity of cultural and natural attractions. In just 4 weeks you may participate in English Teaching Project in Rural India or Orphanage Volunteer Work or Street Children Education Project at Jaipur location and travel every weekend to safe and culturally rich destinations in India where volunteers can participate in local culture and enrich their knowledge about India and its heritage. The program itinerary includes, among other highlights, pickup from Delhi airport on arrival, an orientation, Volunteer work, trip to the Taj Mahal, Ranthambhore on the Tiger Trail, Jaisalmer including Camel Safari, Jodhpur and Pushkar ! See web site for even more details.
	Dates: Every Saturday of October, November, December, January, February and March. Costs: Starting from USD $1145.00 for 4 weeks. Tel: +91 141 6454422 Email: info@volunteeringindia.org Website: www.volunteeringindia.org
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iSPiiCE — Bringing Education to Rural India
iSPiiCE takes you to the very heart of India to take part in sustainable and insightful projects in education and care, giving you the chance utilise your skills and talents to help rural Indian communities in need. International teams of volunteers work together to help marginalised communities gain a better standard of education and care for their children and to address women’s empowerment issues. Discover India’s geographical splendour with iSPiiCE on our all inclusive weekend excursions to the Taj Mahal (one of the eight wonders of the World), the Golden Temple and a spectacular trek in the Himalayas. Visit our website today and take the first step towards the rewarding journey of becoming an iSPiiCE volunteer, immersing yourself in Indian culture, making new friendships and seeing first-hand the benefits of your service to the local community

Dates: Year round
Cost: Affordable prices starting at only $490 for 2 weeks and an additional $150 per week
Contact: iSPiiCE Volunteer Programs, Ward No 6, Maszid Gali, Main Bazar Palampur , Distt kangra, 176061, Himachal Pradesh, India
Tel.: +91-98054-01998
Email: info@ispiice.com
Website: www.ispiice.com

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Volunteer in India — Delhi, Dharamshala / Palampur, Kolkata and Bangalore starting $249 only!
Volunteer in India with one of the oldest established volunteer programs in India. Volunteering India has received over 2500 volunteers since 2004. Volunteering India programs are available in New Delhi, Dharamshala/ Palampur, Kolkata and Bangalore, with costs starting at only $249. We also have special programs for summer volunteering in India, group programs for schools and universities as well as planned trips for families who would like to volunteer in India.

Volunteers can choose to join programs in Teaching English, Orphanage work, Women Empowerment, Childcare Programs, Disabled Children, Mini Break Trips, Summer Programs, Dental Elective, Medical & HIV programs in India.

Dates: Starting every Monday throughout the year.
Cost: Starting $249 only.
Contact: Volunteering India, 10, Siri Fort Road, Ground Floor, New Delhi – 110049 INDIA
Tel.: +91-9716 235 166. From UK - +44 - 2081339939. From US/Can. - +1 - 347 410 9730
Email: info@volunteeringindia.com
Website: www.volunteeringindia.com

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Volunteer Abroad in India from US$250 Affordable volunteer opportunities available in Delhi and Dharamsala, India. Volunteers can participate in Women Empowerment (Delhi only), Orphanage Work (Delhi only), HIV (Delhi only), Teaching English (Both Cities), Street Children Work (Delhi only), Childcare (Dharamsala Only) and Health (Both Cities). IVHQ sends over 5000 volunteer travelers worldwide annually — one of the world's most popular volunteer placement organizations!
	Cost: Program Fees start from US$250. Dates: Programs start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Duration: Volunteers can volunteer anywhere from one week to six months. Contact: International Volunteer HQ, Unit 17, 4 Buller Street, New Plymouth, 4342, New Zealand. Tel.: +64 6 758 7949. Email: volunteer@volunteerhq.org Website: www.volunteerhq.org
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Volunteer in India Volunteer with a community based organization in India! ELI works with organizations in the South India to create volunteer opportunities that benefit locals that give volunteers a unique cultural learning experience while giving back to the communities. Placements are available in the orphanages, women’s projects, health, teaching, and more. All placements are set up on an individual basis based on the needs of the local organization and the specific skills of the volunteer.
	Dates: Throughout the year – 2 weeks to 6 months Cost: Varies by length of stay Contact: ELI, 1557 Ogden St. #5, Denver, CO 80218 Tel.: 303-321-8278 Email: info@eliabroad.org Website: www.eliabroad.org
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Volunteer India
Endlessly fascinating and amazingly diverse, the subcontinent of India is an ideal location for international volunteers. There is no better way to explore India’s incredibly complex and diverse culture, cuisine, geography, and society. Volunteer placements that match your interests and fulfill local social service needs are available in Goa, Himachal Pradesh, or Rajasthan. Typical placements include primary schools, day care centers, and other community-oriented projects. In addition to your volunteer work, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to participate in special workshops about Indian culture, such as yoga and cooking, as well as planned excursions to local sites of interest.

Cost: From $1195
Dates: Depends on region
Contact: Interexchange, Inc., Working Abroad, 161 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013. Tel. 212-305-5438.
Email: workabroad@interexchange.org
Website: www.interexchange.org/workingabroad

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Blossom Trust
Volunteer Projects in India
Blossom Trust offfers a variety of projects in India, including Volunteering on Organic/Eco-friendly Farm, Volunteering in an Orphanage, and Volunteering in support of Women's Health Issues. Please the website for details.

BridgeVolunteers
Child Care Program in India
As a volunteer in our India Child Care Program, you will work with children in holistic daycare centers, or "Anganwaris," in rural India. You will help to educate and care for the underprivileged children who come to these centers every day.
Community Outreach Program in Goa, India
As a volunteer with the Goa Community Outreach Program, you will be able to choose from a variety of service opportunities. Many volunteers will teach English and mathematics in elementary schools. These volunteers will
help create a playful and educational environment through painting, games, singing, and other activities. They also work with local teachers to create low-cost education materials. Sports Coaching Program in India
Volunteers with this innovative program will work in rural elementary schools throughout India to help implement physical education programs and get students involved in new sports activities. Although sports in India are tremendously popular, they are often a low priority in schools and are not adequately supported by the government. Consequently, many Indian children lack regular exercise to stimulate motor skills, maintain personalhealth, and foster a sense of teamwork.
Teach English Program in India
As a volunteer with our Teach English Program, you will work with local teachers and students in small-town schools in the rural states of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. You will help to create a positive learning environment for the children, which will encourage them to continue their education throughout their lives. Volunteers will teach English and math and help to organize arts and crafts activities and games. Depending on the needs of the school, you might act as an assistant teacher or lead a class of students independently.
Rural Construction Project in India
Make essential contributions to isolated Indian villages when you volunteer with our Build Rural India Program. Over the course of two to three weeks, volunteers in India will work hand-in-hand with local residents to advance community development and social awareness. You will volunteer in impoverished villages that have been largely cut off from mainstream development and are in much need of economic and social aid. The villages are dependent on agriculture and their residents remain poor—the per capita income is around $300 a year.

Cosmic Volunteers
Volunteer Projects in India
Our programs in India include teaching English, orphanages, healthcare, and working with street children. Volunteer locations include Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore. This is a unique opportunity to learn about and contribute to communities in India in a meaningful way.

Foundation for Sustainable Development
Volunteer to Implement Sustainable Practices in India
FSD partners with grassroots organizations around the globe to improve the socioeconomic status of marginalized populations. Volunteer in Asia. We have sites in Jodhpur and Udaipur India. Volunteer in Microfinance/Micro-enterprise, Gender Equity, Community Development, Environment, Public Health, Youth and Education, or Human Rights.

Global Choices
Volunteer in India
This program will give you a chance to make an important contribution to the Indian society, while gaining knowledge about the country and its culture. Volunteering will provide you with new friends, new skills, the opportunity to explore a new country and culture, learn a language and have a rewarding travel experience which can often be life changing. A typical volunteer at Global Choices gets the opportunity to experience and participate in the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of India. Voluntary workers need to possess basic English language skills and motivation to contribute to the society.

Himalayan Education Lifeline Programme (HELP)
HELP supports impoverished schools in the Himalayas with both financial and volunteer resources.

International Cultural Adventures
The Cultural Immersion Experience in the Majestic Himalaya of Sikkim, India
A comprehensive program in India offering participants a uniquely intimate and profound intercultural experience through home stays, cultural seminars, language training, educational excursions, village visits, adventure trekking, community service, and more. The program is for you if you feel motivated to gain a deeper understanding of a very different culture – and of yourself! – by living as a member of a local family, participating in experiential learning activities, and actively engaging with the local culture through community service.

ISEC (International Society for Ecology and Culture)
Volunteer in India on a Ladakhi Farm
Formerly called the Ladakh Farm Project. Participants are placed on a Ladakhi farm with a Ladakhi family for one month in the summer to help with farm and household work and to take part in family life. Educational workshops included.

Joining Hands
Volunteering in India
Joining Hands facilitates placement of volunteers among over 25 partner-NGO’s which work at the grassroots level with diverse communities on varied social issues (education, health care, income generation, environment). The duration of the programs is flexible, depending on the availability of the volunteer and the NGO's need. A volunteer can start year-round. Locations: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Mondo Challenge
Volunteer in India
Teaching/Business Development/Medical. Our teaching programme in India focuses on Primary school education in rural villages in the Himalayan foothills. These projects are located both in the Darjeeling region and in the majestic landscape of Ladakh.

One! International
Canadian-affiliated charity working with street children in Mumbai (Bombay). Volunteers teach basic hygiene and English, organize meals, sports, and music, etc.

Peace Child India/Arivu
Volunteer Teaching English
Our interns generally work in 1 or 2 local government schools teaching English to the schoolchildren. We have numerous resources at our office for interns to use in their teachings, but we also encourage our interns to use their own creativity when planning lessons for their students. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working volunteers who are interested in helping others while experiencing life in India.
Volunteer with First Aid, Health & Nutrition, Hygiene Programs and Workshops
This program is designed for long-term (3-6 months) interns who are interested in First Aid, Health, and Hygiene. Our interns design workshops and skits to teach government-school children the basics of proper health and hygiene and to add to our resource files at the office for future interns.
Volunteer at a Government Children's Home
The Government Children's Home is a home for children in difficulty. Our interns spend time with the children teaching English and Maths as well as playing games and teaching arts & crafts.

people and places: responsible volunteering
Volunteer with education development in India
This project offers volunteers a genuinely rich heritage experience, while they work to support essential primary education in some of the most economically poor villages of Rajasthan. “Learn by Play” is the school motto – an inspired and visionary concept in the local education system. Working with local teachers – in the classrooms as well as in training sessions – volunteers help to build local skills and knowledge in an ongoing education programme.

Responsenet
Volunteer in India
An organization which offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in India, ranging from health care, computer literacy, microfinance, childcare, education, and self-help projects. Please see the Volunteering opportunities on their website for more details.

Sacred Earth Trust
Sustainability Project in the Heart of Buddhist India
Sacred Earth Trust is a registered non-Governmental organization (NGO) working for environmental sustainability in one India's most historic centers — Bodh Gaya. Located in the central Indian state of Bihar, Bodh Gaya is the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment some 2,500 years ago. Sacred Earth Trust is looking for volunteers to help design and implement projects. Volunteers live in Bodh Gaya and have the unique opportunity to work with community members on sustainable agriculture, youth and women's environmental leadership, and community-based waste management. For more information please see our website.

SMILE Society
International Volunteer Programs in India
SMILE (member of CCIVS, UNESCO) , a registered NGO from India, welcomes international students and seniors to participate in our short- to long-term projects for the street and poor children in India. Your valuable participation can change many needy children's lives. Groups and individuals are welcome to take part in our projects with a nominal program cost which will cover your food and shared accommodations.

TELL Language Institute PVT. LTD.
Volunteer Teaching Opportunities in Kerala, India
The TELL Language Institute is a company that strives to place spoken English teachers in many of the rural areas of Kerala, India where students are not exposed to the spoken word. We at TELL believe that confident communication is the most important factor in language acquisition and that is what we strive to achieve...building confidence in students who would are not given the opportunities nor the tools for success. For the duration of your stay your basic accommodation will be provided by the school (possibly shared accommodation) and 24 hour support will be available everyday of your stay with us. Let's make a difference together!

Volunteering with India
Offfers a variety of volunteer projects such as Teach English in Rural Areas, Orphanage Work, Women Empowerment, Street Children Program, Work with Elephants, Theater Volunteering. See website for details.

WWOOF INDIA
Volunteers for Organic Farms in India
WWOOF is a network that allows volunteers to live and learn on organic properties/farms. It brings together Hosts and Volunteers ("WWOOFers") helping each other to make a healthier world. WWOOF India was started on 15 Aug 2007, it promotes cultural understanding of the many diverse peoples and cultures around the world through the intercultural exchange that takes place while sharing in the daily life of others.
WWOOF India focus on sustainable livelihoods and addressing issues of poverty, through community mobilization around income-generation activities combining cultural, craft and ecological dimensions of rural life.

Yearoutindia
Reach and Teach: English and Arts Teachers Needed in South India
Are you adventurous? Enthusiastic? Resourceful? Flexible? Patient? Can you teach? and do you have a big heart? If you have any or all of these and want to work on "REAL" teaching projects, then...Yearoutindia is looking for enthusiastic individuals with an interest in teaching and art to live and teach at our partner schools set high up in the beautiful Western Ghat mountain ranges in South India.