Be a volunteer in India with Volunteering Solutions and get the opportunity to explore and experience the vibrancy of the country. The volunteering opportunities in India include Teaching Programs, Street Children Programs, Disable Care Programs, Women Empowerment & more. Students pursuing medical studies can join the Medical and Healthcare Internship Programs in India and get first-hand work experience while shadowing the professionals. We've also curated amazing Summer Volunteer Programs 2021 as well as a 2 Week Special Volunteer Project, combining the best of volunteer work & travel. The programs are designed in a way that the host community gets benefitted and the volunteers can gain the best experience at the same time.
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- India - Quick Facts
- Start Dates : All Year Round
- Duration : 1-24 Weeks
- Program Locations : Delhi & Dharamsala - Palampur
- Minimum Age : 17 years+
- Certificate - Offered after Program completion
Program: Street Children Project
My time in Delhi, India was nothing short of phenomenal. I sincerely loved every minute of it. I was in Delhi, India to teach street children, but in fact those street children and the surrounding culture taught me.I am forever grateful to Volunteering Solutions and all the people I met in India.
Projects available in India
Be a part of the exciting Language & Culture week in Delhi - India. Learn Hindi, explore Delhi, learn about history and munch of delicious Indian...
Volunteers working in this program can help mentally challenged, children with multiple disabilities and autistic children. assisting the local...
Summer Volunteering Projects in India has been designed to give you a meaningful travel & volunteering experience as well as connect you to the...
Join the 2-week special, the short-term volunteer work in India. The program gives you 10 days of volunteering with children combined with the...
Be a part of Childcare & Elephant Volunteering Experience in India, teach street kids in Delhi, work with elephants in Agra, and city tour of Jaipur.
Join Yoga and Volunteer Adventure Program in Palampur, specially crafted for those who want to make a difference and to learn yoga in pristine air...
Be a part of the 1 Week Special Short Term Volunteer Program in India with Volunteering Solutions and make a difference in the lives of the street...
Medical Internship in Palampur specially designed for international medical, pre-med and nursing students to gain an international work...
Dental Elective Internship in Palampur is a great opportunity for budding dental student & interns to gain insight into the dental system, assist...
Be a part of Medical Internship in India, a rewarding learning opportunity for international medical students to gain valuable experience while...
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Join Women Empowerment Volunteer Program in India, help underprivileged women to get a better life, make a big difference by sharing love and...
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Volunteer Teaching Program in India allows volunteers to improve literacy levels of students at local primary and secondary schools, get practical...
Be a part of Street Children Volunteer Program in Delhi, teach the children, play with them, take them on educational tours of the city, fundraise...
Volunteers in childcare program to work in local daycare centers or “Anganwadis” as they are locally called, located in and around Palampur....
Volunteers work in rural areas or slums of Jaipur where nearly 85% of the population are village residents who moved to Jaipur in search of...
Childcare volunteer program in Jaipur India runs all year round. International volunteers get the opportunity to come and help the children in...
Volunteer in the Women empowerment and girls education program in Jaipur - India. The program is open all year round and aims to work for the...
India can never fail to mesmerize the visitors and there's so much to do and see in the country, that you'll need proper planning to visit all the places on your checklist! Delhi, the capital city, has a rich heritage and there are several architectural establishments worth visiting which include Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple etc. For those who are shopping freaks, head out towards Dilli Haat or Janpath for some amazing budget deals.
Those who are volunteering/ interning in Palampur will have numerous options to explore the Himalayan corridors of India. Go for paragliding at Bir or trekking at Mcleodganj. You can also book the Golden Triangle Tour (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur), Jaipur City Tour, Udaipur Tour, Manali Tour, Haridwar-Rishikesh Tour, Varanasi Tour, and Amritsar Trip with Volunteering Solutions. We also have a fantastic Goa Beach Week Tour, for those volunteers who wish to extend their stay and explore the 'Hippie Paradise' of Goa. Seek guidance from the country coordinator before planning your weekend trips. Trips to any other locations within India can also be booked through our dedicated travel desk team based in New Delhi.
Go ahead and choose your weekend tour. In case you have any doubts or wish to customize your trip, simply write to us at [email protected] and we’ll help you plan your weekend!
Agra Day Tour
In this day trip, volunteers visit world famous monument of Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture. It is...
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Amritsar Weekend Tour
Amritsar is one of the most important cities in Indian state of Punjab. Amritsar is world famous for the Golden Temple, one of the most important...
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Golden Triangle Tour
This tour is one of the most popular tours among all travelers across the globe. The program takes you to the famous cities of Jaipur and Agra...
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Jaipur Tour
Want to spend a nice weekend, then select this program which takes you back in the great Indian history. In this program, we take you to the...
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Lake City Udaipur Trip
Welcome to Lake City of Udaipur, one of the beautiful and picturesque royal town in Rajasthan. Udaipur was capital of Mewar State before...
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Manali Weekend Tour
Manali is one of the most sought after hill station in India. It is one of the idealdestinations for a nice weekend as well. This Himalayn resort...
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Rishikesh & Haridwar Tour
This program gives you an opportunity to see the great glimpses of ancient and holy India. Rishikesh is one of the most important pilgrim centers...
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Trekking in the Himalayas
Enjoy trekking in the Himalayas in your own style!! Experience the beauty of the Himalayas while trekking from Mcleodganj to Triund. While you...
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Varanasi Weekend Package
This program gives you an opportunity to see the great glimpses of ancient and holy India. Varanasi is considered as one of the holiest city in...
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Yoga class in Delhi
Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. The physical practice of postures is...
View DetailsVolunteer in India - Faq's
FAQ - Delhi
FAQ's Application and Program Details
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. Medical Program volunteers must be at least 18 at the time of joining.
16-year-old volunteers can participate in Childcare projects with a Letter of Consent from their parents.
Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.
Participants must be in good health.
India is a country of different cultures and traditions, though it is modernized, the cultural sensitivities need to be kept in mind before volunteering in India. The volunteers should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.
Volunteering Solutions India program has hosted large student groups as well as families coming to volunteer in the program. We have hosted groups from universities in UK, Europe, and USA as well as other countries, in Delhi.
To add to the project experience, you can also join the Language and Orientation Week in Delhi before beginning the program. It's an optional week, besides that we recommend participants to brush up their Hindi skills (learn basic terms and phrases, greetings) before traveling.
Flights and Visa
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India, Jet Airways, Etihad Airways, United Airlines, Swiss Air, KLM Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, Air France, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Finn Air.
Health and Safety
If you already have a valid Travel and Medical insurance, you can email us a copy of the same. It is also advised to bring along the Insurance documents during your trip.
Accommodation and Living
You will be told about the directions to the project from your accommodation as well as the best and the most affordable mode of transport you can use. Volunteers use a variety of modes of transport to commute to different locations in Delhi. Major modes of transport are Delhi Metro and auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk?).
On Sunday, volunteers eat out and explore the different gastronomical delights that Delhi has to offer. Accommodation is shared amongst volunteers on the ‘same gender sharing’ basis rooms. Air conditioning facility is provided during the night in the volunteer home accommodations. Wifi internet is also available for volunteers’ convenience. Some volunteers are also provided accommodation in the project premises itself. For example - volunteers working in orphanage project can be provided accommodation in the project premises itself in a separate room that is allotted for volunteers. All meals will be provided to the volunteers in that case.
Connect with Past Volunteers
Volunteers can also view the volunteer testimonials of Delhi program participants by clicking here.
FAQ - Dharamsala - Palampur
FAQ's Application and Program Details
16-year-old volunteers can participate in Childcare projects with a Letter of Consent from the parents.
Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. India is a country of different culture and traditions, though it is modernized, the cultural sensitivities need to be kept in mind before volunteering in India. The volunteers should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.
Participants joining the Medical Program, must be either Pre-Medical, Medical or Nursing student.
Participants must be in good health.
On the next day, you will be given a short orientation and told about the program, daily schedule, safety guidelines, market tour and weekend trip options.
Flights and Visa
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India, Jet Airways, Etihad Airways, United Airlines, Swiss Air, KLM Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, Air France, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Finn Air.
From Delhi, you can take a connecting flight to Dharamsala Airport (Airport Code: DHM). Air India and Spice Jet have daily flights between the two cities. Pickup by our local project coordinator is provided from Dharamsala Airport. Volunteers can also choose the option to take the direct overnight bus from Delhi to Palampur. Overnight air-conditioned bus service operates between the two cities. You will be picked up from Palampur bus station and transferred to the accommodation.
Health and Safety
If you already have a valid Travel and Medical insurance, you can email us a copy of the same. It is also advised to bring along the Insurance documents during your trip.
Accommodation and Living
The local market is not far away and in the evening you can also head out for a pleasant walk in the vicinity.
Palampur is a great location for volunteering since you also have ample options for quick weekend getaways. Hill stations like Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, and Manali are nearby which can be visited over the weekend. Adventure activities like trekking and paragliding can be taken up during weekends. Billing, which is a few kilometers away from Palampur, is a world famous site for paragliding.
To add to the project experience while you can also join the Language and Orientation Week in Delhi before beginning the program in Palampur. It's an optional week, besides that we recommend participants to brush up their Hindi skills (learn basic terms and phrases, greetings) before traveling.
Connect with Past Volunteers
To read alumni interviews from past participants, visit the ‘Meet a Volunteer’ section on our website.
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