Community Volunteer Work India
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WORK INDIA
- Project Fact File
- About The Program
- Arrangement of Room, Food & Transportation
- General Program Itinerary
- Testimonials
- How To Join
Project Duration: Minimum 1 week stay up to 12 Weeks. Coming for shorter period Join our 3 Days Volunteer Children + Jaipur Tour Program.
Project Fees: $350 for 1 Week and thereafter $250 weekly. No Application fees required. For more information about our fees please visit Volunteer Program Fees Page.
Project Dates: All year round – Dates are flexible you can choose your own start and finish date. However we recommend you to arrive on Sunday. To check the available program dates click here : Start Dates.
Requirements: We don’t need any qualification for this project. Volunteers must have lots of love & enthusiasm for the project.
Location: Jaipur, India.
Special Festival Dates: : Camel Festival Bikaner 13-15 Jan 2024, Kite Festival Jaipur 14 Jan 2024, Holi Festival of Colors 24-25 Mar 2024, Teej Festival 07-Aug 2024, Sister’s Festival 19 Aug 2023, Dusshera Festival 12 Oct 2024, Diwali Festival of Lights 31 Oct 2024, Pushkar Camel Fair 09 Nov-15 Nov 2024.
Project Activities: Teach them Basic English & Mathematics, Organize Health Education and AIDS awareness program, help the local health program coordinator for the daily check-up of children, Organize fun games for them that involve drawing, singing, dancing, and other creative educational activities.
Working Days: Monday-Friday. On Weekend we arrange sightseeing tours for volunteers to visit famous tourist spots in Jaipur.
What is included: Arranging your Programme, Pre-departure information and support by email/phone, Arrival pickup from Jaipur, Program relevant materials, Accommodation with Indian Host Family, 3 Meals ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ), Transportation facility for project site, Weekend Sightseeing’s Tours and 24 hours of admin support.
What is not included: Visa, Flights, Internet, Telephone Calls, Monuments/Sightseeing Entry Fees, Insurance Cover, and Airport Drop off.
Flexible Accomodation: If requested you can book your own Hotel Accommodation before coming here if not comfortable with Indian Host Family. We will help you in booking it.
WORK FOR VOLUNTEERS
In this program, volunteers will help children improve their health, safety and education. Volunteers will get involved in a few activities like teaching them basic English and mathematics, personality development classes. Personality development includes talking about having a positive attitude towards life, self-esteem, manners, speaking and behaving in public etc. You will also be involved in activities included in art & craft work, such as drawing and henna painting. Health education programs such as the AIDS-awareness program make them be aware of health & hygiene tips and nutrition. The Center also has a garden where children go and play. Sports and games have also been organized by volunteers in order to develop their physical stamina; all these are very helpful in making their life better and in rehabilitating them. The project is also considered as Street Children Volunteer Program. We take these children to a center where they are provided with a shelter, food, counseling and education. The center gives a great opportunity to children to grow healthy, to gain self-respect and dignity.Note :- We have attendance of the children in center around 25-30. This project is involved in the rescue of the children in India for child labor or kidnapped may be while you are working the number of attendance of children can increase or decrease as our rescue & repatriate operation works 24×7. During the program if you are not happy by lesser attendance of children we can ask you to change the program to our teaching in day care center for kids.
REVIEWS/TESTIMONIALS
Past Volunteers have wonderful time with us in the program. Volunteers join this program all over from the world. Most of our volunteers come from U.S, Canada, U.K, Australia & European Countries; if you come from these region you can also ask us our previous volunteers contact addresses. Have a look also at our previous volunteers reviews in GoOverseas and GoAbroad website. Voluntary work children in India will make your life change and memorable experience, “says Olivia Wardle from U.K our past volunteer.” Read Our –Volunteers Stories & Reviews about the Program.MISSION OF THE PROJECT
Our mission is to provide the best care and protection for these children; to preserve and protect their childhood rights. To bring them back into society by providing them with their basic necessities for life.PROJECT NEEDS
Children in the project came here from the kidnapping gangs, some were left by their parents on railway stations, bus stations so they have a very sad past story. We need volunteers for this project because having volunteers with them at all time makes them happy and they feel that they have somebody taking care of them even if they don’t have parents. We do provide all education materials, food, accommodation facilities and sports equipments.EMPLOYEES IN THE PROJECT
We run this project with our partner NGO which has local volunteers who take care of these children. One of our program coordinator will always be there at the project site to assist the foreign volunteers. Local volunteers are not good in English so the coordinator helps foreign volunteers in all stages.EXPECTATIONS
We expect volunteers to not act as if they are here as tourists, they must do the work they are here to do. They need to understand that they come for work and need to live like the people here live, respect the culture and get involved with all that is happening in India.SKILLS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM
There is no specific skill requirement to join the volunteering program. But volunteers who love and are passionate about helping people who are in need & also like to learn about the culture/life of the people in the country can join the program.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS PROJECT
A memorable volunteer working hours for the development of Kids in India. An enormous satisfaction from inside as you worked who have your needs. An unforgettable memory by spending time in India. Opportunity to learn Indian culture, language and their traditions. An entry in your CV as you have worked in under-developed country that will boost your profile in job market. Life time member with VWI after completion of your project.LANGUAGE BARRIER
Language is not a problem for the international participants joining the program. The host family, our staffs, taxi drivers and kids/women in the program can understand basics. However if you are un-comfortable with the language barrier you can join a week Hindi Lesson Class which run 90 minutes Monday to Friday costs $150 for a week. During submission of OnlinE application you can request in the form.VWI makes arrangements for room, food and transportation for the volunteers, from the first day of the volunteer’s arrival in Jaipur, India. Volunteers will be living with the Indian Host Family. You will be having your own room at the host family house which can be shared by the same gender volunteer in the program. Participants coming with their friends, couples or family members live together at the same accommodation. Our host families are carefully screened and selected based on VWI requirements. Host families are experience in the realm of hosting international travelers from last 10 years. You will be getting 3 Meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), traditional but very nutritious. The meals serves at the accommodation are the everyday meals which are eaten by the Indian Families. This is how the program has made to make you feel and Live Like a Local. However if you are not able to adjust with the Indian meals or need more nutrition/protein/special diet in your meals you can arrange by your own from the near by local market. Staying with Host family will give you the opportunity to learn about Indian Life, meet the locals, try local food, speak local language and make yourself to immerse in local customs and traditions. The host family members are able to communicate in English and are very friendly with volunteers. The accommodations are neat and clean and provide volunteers a home away from home experience. Our volunteers have private rooms at the host family house which can be shared by the same gender in the program. If you prefer to have your own room you can pay additional to have a private room. The host family homes are equipped with wifi internet. You will have a very good access through computer & by Wi-Fi access. The house has filtered drinking water, geysers, air conditioning, satellite television, modern toilets, comfortable beds, fans and air conditioner. The homes are close to useful amenities like banks, ATMs, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades. The program location is 20-30 minutes drive from the House. We also arrange transportation facility for volunteers which will everyday pick you to project site and drop to your home when you finish work. You will have everyday auto-rickshaw (tuk-tuk) or Car ride for Transportation.
Food Menu :-In Breakfast our Host Family will prepare you everyday Tea/Coffee + Bread or Poha or Indian Paratha. In Lunch & Dinner you will be having 2 Type of Indian Vegetable's + Roti ( Chapati's ) + Rice + Yogurt + Pickles. On food table there is always basket of fruits which you can use anytime.
Accommodation Option :-Please check our various accomodation options. Most of the participants prefer to choose Basic Accomodation Home which is shared by 2 participants.
- Basic Accommodation Home Stay [ Included in Price ] [ Shared by 2 Participants] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
- Basic Accommodation Home Stay [ Private Room] [ Additional $100 weekly ] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
- Luxury Accommodation Home Stay [Additional $350 per week ] [ Meals - Breakfast ]
- Hotel Accommodation [ Additional $450 per week ] [ Meals - Breakfast ]
- Own Accommodation [ Get Discount in Program Fees ]
Shopping and supplies There are many shops near the accommodation where volunteers can go and buy stuff for their requirements. The accommodation facility in the main city area of Jaipur so it’s easy to buy anything as shops are in walking distance. If a volunteer wants to go in Branded Shopping mall they need to take a Taxi ( Tuk- Tuk ). When our taxi driver is not taking them to the project site, he can be hired by volunteers to take them to the Branded Shopping mall, but they have to pay him.
VOLUNTEER WEEK DETAIL
Day 1: Today you will arrive in Jaipur. Our VWI staff member will pick you up from your arrival destination & welcome you. After picking you up, we will transfer you to the Host Family accommodation. We will introduce you to the host family members and we will guide you through the accommodation facilities and the things which are near. You will also be introduce about the project, your everyday working schedule, rules and regulation of volunteering, what to do & dont’s. which can be useful to you throughout your trip & guide you to the facilities which a traveler needs in new place.
Day 2 to Working days : You will be transfer to your project site. Your work will covered there every day by Teach them Basic English & Mathematics, activities included in art & craft work, such as drawing and henna painting, Organize fun games for them that involve drawing, singing, dancing, and other creative educational activities. Volunteers’ working days will be for 5 days per week Monday to Friday.
Weekends: The weekends are free for you to relax and enjoy Pinkcity. Every weekend we cover Sightseeing Tour’s of the Beautiful Historical places, Cultural places & programs with our VWI staff team. Volunteers have opportunity to meet with other volunteers also from other projects sites as everybody gets together on these days. However there are several other side trips that you can join which will greatly enhance your experience of Desert Place in Rajasthan, India.
After finishing the Volunteering India program you can choose our Add on Tour package to explore India. Volunteers can join to visit Taj Mahal, Golden Triangle Tour, Wildlife Safari in National Park, New Delhi and more while taking part in it.
Working with the Children from the railway station who were in transit to return home after being exploited was wonderful. They were responsive, fun and great characters. We learnt a lot together. The Director of the Organization is impressive. Thank you for the Opportunity. I would like to give 10 out of 10 marks to VWI for everything. The project staff members were very helpful for logistics and translation very accessible. The arrival pick up service was excellent, on schedule as promised. The host family members were very friendly, warm,... Read More
Working with the Children from the railway station who were in transit to return home after being exploited was wonderful. They were responsive, fun and great characters. We learnt a lot together. The Director of the Organization is impressive. Thank you for the Opportunity. I would like to give 10 out of 10 marks to VWI for everything. The project staff members were very helpful for logistics and translation very accessible. The arrival pick up service was excellent, on schedule as promised. The host family members were very friendly, warm, relaxed and helpful. The autorikshaw driver was great, Big thanks to him.
The Arrival Pick up Service was great. I had very nice accommodation and food at the Host Family House. They are the reason I will come back. The taxi driver and transportation service was excellent. Taxi driver is my new brother. The Project Staff Members were great. The reason to join the program with VWI because it looked and was an authentic Non-Profit. I would like to give 10 out of 10 to VWI for my overall experience and Satisfaction. This project will give you a great perspective of reality.
Arrival pick up service was perfect. The best on what concerns to know how is it to live in the Indian Culture. Treated as a family member. The accommodation was basic but for me was enough. Project Transportation Service and Weekend Sightseeing tour was perfect. Project staff members always present to help with everything without them the experience wouldn’t be so nice. I decided to volunteer with VWI – Firstly because India was my favorite destiny to do a volunteering project and I found VWI from Ideaslist.org. I would like... Read More
Arrival pick up service was perfect. The best on what concerns to know how is it to live in the Indian Culture. Treated as a family member. The accommodation was basic but for me was enough. Project Transportation Service and Weekend Sightseeing tour was perfect. Project staff members always present to help with everything without them the experience wouldn’t be so nice. I decided to volunteer with VWI – Firstly because India was my favorite destiny to do a volunteering project and I found VWI from Ideaslist.org. I would like to give 10 out of 9 to VWI. My 3 weeks working in the project were a lifetime experience. Something that I will for sure keep with me during my daily life with so many lessons that only this kind of experience can provided you. Please make sure that you will take the most of the experience.
I volunteer as a teacher in a local shelter home which is for temporary orphanage for Indian boys who come right from the street child labor etc. It was fantastic being given the chance to help those boys. All the lessons English and Maths really basic, but I am sure that boys learned a lot from it. The focus was on the school work but there were lot of time to having fun playing games, dancing and doing sports in the garden. Overall it was a fantastic experience. The pick... Read More
I volunteer as a teacher in a local shelter home which is for temporary orphanage for Indian boys who come right from the street child labor etc. It was fantastic being given the chance to help those boys. All the lessons English and Maths really basic, but I am sure that boys learned a lot from it. The focus was on the school work but there were lot of time to having fun playing games, dancing and doing sports in the garden. Overall it was a fantastic experience. The pick up service was really well. My accommodation was really good. The room was big and clean. The meals were always really delicious. All the members of the host family were really friendly people. The transportation service to and from the project was satisfying every day. The project staff members at VWI are really good. I decide to volunteer with VWI as I did some research on the internet. VWI have good feedback in goverseas.com website and in addition the price is reasonable. I would like to give 10 out of 9 to VWI for my overall experience & Satisfaction. I had really good time in Jaipur. Of course the work is challenging but it was totally worth. I hope to come back in future.
The arrival pick up service went really well. The accommodation was good, simple room but nice. The food was extremely good, enjoyed chapattis. The transportation service was really good. It is definitely an experience taking a tuk-tuk through the streets of Jaipur but you can really see a lot. Driver was really nice and most of the time on time. Project staff members were really nice and helpful. I decide to volunteer with VWI as I read about the program and I wanted to volunteer. I saw the opportunity to... Read More
The arrival pick up service went really well. The accommodation was good, simple room but nice. The food was extremely good, enjoyed chapattis. The transportation service was really good. It is definitely an experience taking a tuk-tuk through the streets of Jaipur but you can really see a lot. Driver was really nice and most of the time on time. Project staff members were really nice and helpful. I decide to volunteer with VWI as I read about the program and I wanted to volunteer. I saw the opportunity to do it, so I decided to do it. I also like that we got to stay with an Indian family, it helps me to get to know the culture even better, I am also a teacher and I love working with kids. I would like to give 10 out of 9 to VWI for my overall experience & satisfaction. The kids make the program fun. I enjoyed my time with them.
My arrival pick up service was good. I came to Jaipur before the expected time because my flight from Delhi left earlier, but I only had to wait for 10 mins before getting picked up. The host family is a real joy to be with. I had an amazing time with them no complains on this sole. The accommodation is good and the food is amazing. Transportation service is very good. Project staff members are very nice. I decided to volunteer with VWI because I wanted to volunteer with kids... Read More
My arrival pick up service was good. I came to Jaipur before the expected time because my flight from Delhi left earlier, but I only had to wait for 10 mins before getting picked up. The host family is a real joy to be with. I had an amazing time with them no complains on this sole. The accommodation is good and the food is amazing. Transportation service is very good. Project staff members are very nice. I decided to volunteer with VWI because I wanted to volunteer with kids in India during my school’s winter break, so I did a google search for volunteer programs in India and VWI was the best I could find. I would like to give 10 out 10 to the Organization. I have had such an amazing time with VWI. The host family, the accommodation, the food, the transportation and my work at center. Everything was so perfect! I could hardly complain about anything. The loads of hope and happiness that was transmitted to me every working day through the kids genuine smiles is probably the memory I will cherish more out of my volunteer experience. I am so thankful for everything. Thank you VWI!
