It was great to see a VWI staff member waiting for me as soon as I got off the bus. The host family was really wonderful — always ready to help whenever we needed anything. The transportation service was excellent, and the friendly taxi driver made the trips even better. The project staff members were very helpful, especially the program coordinator, who was always around to translate and assist.

I decided to volunteer with VWI because their website was clear, communication was great, and there was no payment required before arrival. I would rate my experience 10 out of 8! Volunteering in India was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I met so many people and experienced India in the best possible way.

The arrival pick-up service was very good. The host family and food were fine. The transportation service was punctual and reliable, always taking us where we needed to go. The project staff members were very helpful and supportive. I decided to volunteer with VWI because I liked the detailed information on their website and wanted to experience REAL India while working with elephants. I would give VWI a perfect 10 out of 10. I truly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anyone seeking an authentic and rewarding adventure. The elephants were fantastic — hard work, but absolutely worth it!

RitaEl proyecto en sí fue muy agradable. Fue genial conocer al elefante. El trabajo no fue demasiado difícil. Los Mahouts fueron amables y bromearon con nosotros. Raj, el coordinador del proyecto, fue muy agradable con nosotros. Govind y Sukret también fueron muy amables. Totoram, el conductor, fue amable y atento, y disfrutamos de su presencia.
Nina:- El proyecto fue bueno, todos los mahouts con los que trabajé fueron amables e intentaron hablar conmigo incluso en un inglés limitado. El trabajo con elefantes estuvo bien. Estuvo bien conocer de cerca a los elefantes. Todos estaban bien adiestrados y me sentí seguro al 100% cuando trabajé codo con codo con ellos. El transporte era fiable, puntual y amable. El coordinador del proyecto, Raj, nos enseñó los alrededores y respondió a nuestras preguntas sobre los elefantes, el proyecto y la cultura india. Su inglés es muy bueno, lo que nos permitió comunicarnos con él y con los mahouts. El proyecto fue estupendo, todo lo relacionado con los elefantes fue increíble, una gran experiencia.
Justine:-¡El proyecto de los elefantes es increíble! Los mahouts fueron muy amables y, obviamente, nos dedicamos a sus elefantes. Poder lavar y bañar a los elefantes fue lo más destacado. El coordinador del proyecto fue increíble, muy servicial y encantador. Totoram fue el mejor conductor. Fue muy amable y complaciente y nos llevaba todas las mañanas a tomar chai.

Nuestro servicio de recogida estuvo bien. El alojamiento y la comida eran buenos. Disfruté viajando en Tuk-Tuk para el transporte diario del proyecto. Los miembros del personal del proyecto estuvieron bien, se esforzaron por apoyarme. Decidí hacer voluntariado con VWI porque quería hacer algo mientras estaba en la India y amaba a los elefantes. Me gustaría dar 10 de 8 a VWI. El proyecto de VWI es una buena asociación entre voluntarios y lugares que necesitan ayuda. Aprendí mucho sobre la India: la gente y los animales.

Our host family was wonderful, providing delicious Indian food and comfortable accommodation. The transportation service was good, and the taxi driver was a very lovely person. The project staff members were also very helpful. I decided to volunteer with VWI because I wanted to spend time with elephants and contribute in some way while in India. I would give the organization a 10 out of 8! These projects offer great opportunities for Westerners to experience many aspects of India and Jaipur. I hope we were helpful to the projects, the people, and the elephants.

I had a wonderful time during my elephant program in Jaipur with VWI. Being with the elephants was truly a lovable and memorable experience for me. I worked with five elephants over four weeks, and although working with them is quite hard, it was incredibly enjoyable. My days started early as I washed the elephants, cleaned them, gave them massages, scrubbed their bodies with brushes, and prepared bundles of hay for them to eat.

The elephant village is huge and absolutely adorable to see, with many elephants grouped together, especially when they play in the lake. The village really needs volunteers to help care for the elephants and support the mahouts in their hard work, as there aren’t enough people to assist them.

During the project, I stayed with another volunteer in an Indian host family, which was very helpful for us to learn about Indian life and culture. The food was delicious, and our Indian mother was an amazing cook who made a new dish every day. She even taught me a few recipes during my stay. Interacting with the host family was a great experience.

Indian culture is very different from the U.K., and it was fascinating to learn about various aspects such as religion, festivals, traditional clothing for men and women, and everyday life. There are so many beautiful moments to capture on camera, write about in blogs, and cherish as lifelong memories.

In conclusion, I highly recommend volunteering with elephants — these incredible animals are truly a part of our lives.

I really enjoyed the project. My approach to life and volunteering is to travel and learn as much as I can, so my advice to everyone is: don’t expect anything — just be open and absorb everything that comes your way. I would like to give VWI 10 out of 9 marks!

I’ve wanted to work with elephants for a long time, and after researching many organizations online, I found that VWI stood out. Their flexibility and hands-on approach made it the best choice. The project transportation, weekend sightseeing, and staff members — everything was perfect.

I’m really looking forward to coming back again, hopefully with my friends and family.

This project was a wonderful experience and a great way to learn about India. The arrival pick-up service was perfect. Accommodation, transportation, and staff members were all excellent. I chose to volunteer with VWI because their price was the best compared to other volunteering organizations abroad and in India. I would give 10 out of 10 for my overall experience.

Trabajar con los mahouts fue una experiencia maravillosa. Conocer a los elefantes es algo realmente indescriptible. No me arrepiento de nada y espero volver a ser voluntaria de VWI. Siento que he hecho nuevos amigos y estoy deseando volver a verlos. Calificaría a Voluntarios con la India con un 10 sobre 9 por mi experiencia en general. Toto, nuestro taxista, fue el mejor: siempre puntual, divertido y lleno de risas. El personal del proyecto, el alojamiento y la comida fueron excelentes. Sin duda recomiendo este proyecto a otros voluntarios.

The family house where I stayed was lovely, and the whole family was very welcoming. Before I started the project, all my emails were answered quickly and professionally. During my stay, both the program coordinator and the tuk-tuk driver were friendly and helpful. Visiting their homes was a great experience—many thanks to them for their hospitality.

However, I was a bit disappointed during the first few days because I had to wake up very early in the morning. But after a few days, it became a habit as I understood that caring for the elephants starts early, when they wake up. I worked every day from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and also came in the afternoons twice a week to help make chapatis for the elephants.

I took care of five elephants and really wish I could bring all of them home with me. I’m sad that my project has finished and I need to return home to continue my studies, but I will definitely come back next time. I also visited the children’s project for two days, and that was great—I truly felt I was contributing to something meaningful. I would recommend all the projects that VWI offers.