Street Children Volunteer Program in India | Volunteer with Children in Jaipur
Join our Street Children Volunteer Program in India and support rescued, orphaned, and underprivileged children in Jaipur. This meaningful volunteer opportunity allows international volunteers to work closely with children from difficult backgrounds, including homelessness, poverty, child labor, and street life, while helping provide education, emotional care, and a safer future.
As a volunteer, you may assist with teaching English, homework support, creative learning activities, sports, games, health awareness sessions, and childcare support. No teaching experience is required—only patience, compassion, and a willingness to help children grow in confidence and happiness.
Based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, this program combines meaningful volunteer work with cultural immersion in India. We provide airport pickup, accommodation, meals, local transportation, orientation, and ongoing support throughout your stay, making it ideal for solo travelers, students, gap year travelers, and first-time volunteers abroad.
Whether you are looking for a volunteer abroad program in India, childcare volunteering experience, or a chance to make a real social impact while exploring Indian culture, this project offers a safe and rewarding experience for volunteers from around the world.
Project Duration: Minimum 1 week stay up to 12 weeks. Coming for a shorter period? Join our 3 Days Volunteer Children + Jaipur Tour Program. Project Dates: Available all year round with flexible start and finish dates. We recommend arriving on Sunday to begin volunteering on Monday. Check availability here: Program Start Dates. Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Requirements: No qualifications or previous experience required. Volunteers should be caring, patient, enthusiastic, and willing to help children in need. Volunteer Activities: Teaching English and Mathematics, helping with homework, organizing games and sports, arts and crafts, health awareness sessions, music, dance, and creative educational activities. Working Days: Monday to Friday. Weekends are free for sightseeing and cultural tours in Jaipur and Rajasthan. Included in the Program: Airport pickup, accommodation, meals, bottled water, Wi-Fi, local transport to project site, orientation, sightseeing support, and 24/7 in-country assistance. Not Included: Flights, visa, insurance, monument entrance fees, airport drop-off, and personal expenses. Flexible Accommodation: Volunteers may stay with a host family, upgrade to a private room/hotel, or arrange their own accommodation.
India is home to many vulnerable children living in difficult conditions due to poverty, homelessness, child labor, abuse, and abandonment. By volunteering with street children in Jaipur, you directly support efforts that provide education, emotional care, food, shelter, and safer opportunities for children who deserve a better future.
Our Street Children Volunteer Program is based at Bal Basera (Street Kids Shelter), a center dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating children found at railway stations, bus stops, markets, and busy streets. Through partnerships with local NGOs and authorities, thousands of children have been rescued and reunited with their families or placed into safe environments since 2009.
This program is ideal for volunteers interested in childcare volunteering, teaching abroad, humanitarian projects, community outreach, and meaningful cultural exchange experiences in India.
You’ll work alongside experienced local staff, NGO coordinators, and international volunteers from around the world. A dedicated VWI coordinator is always available to guide and support volunteers throughout the project.
We encourage volunteers to join with an open mind, positive attitude, and genuine desire to help children. Flexibility, patience, teamwork, and cultural respect are important qualities for this project.
You may also be interested in our Orphanage Volunteer Program, Women Empowerment Program, and India Tour Packages.
Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation:
Monday to Friday – Volunteer Work:
Weekends – Explore Rajasthan:
Volunteers stay with welcoming Indian host families or in volunteer accommodation located in central Jaipur. Rooms are clean, safe, and comfortable with Wi-Fi, Western bathrooms, filtered water, and hot showers available.
Three fresh vegetarian meals are provided daily by the host family, giving volunteers a chance to experience authentic Indian cuisine and hospitality.
Airport pickup and daily transport between accommodation and the volunteer project are included. Local transportation is arranged by tuk-tuk or private vehicle depending on the location.
Flexible Start Dates Throughout the Year
Airport pickup, accommodation, orientation, and local support are all arranged by our experienced local team in Jaipur to ensure a smooth and safe arrival experience.
June – 7, 14, 21, 28
January – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Available All Year:
Whether you are joining for 1 week or several months, our volunteer programs provide a meaningful cultural experience combined with impactful community work in Jaipur, India.
We welcome international volunteers, students, gap year travelers, families, and solo travelers from around the world to participate in ethical and affordable volunteer opportunities in India.
Below are the program fees for all our volunteer programs in Jaipur, India. Note: A 5% transfer/bank charge will be added to each payment. If flights to Jaipur are expensive, you can arrive in Delhi, and we can arrange pickup/drop-off from Delhi airport at an extra cost. No prior experience is required. Volunteers simply need enthusiasm, patience, and compassion. Yes. Jaipur is a popular tourist destination and our local coordinators provide ongoing support and guidance. The recommended minimum stay is 1 week, although flexible durations are available. Yes. Weekend tours in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Agra, Delhi, and other destinations can be arranged. Yes, a volunteer certificate can be provided upon request after successful completion of the program.
If you are interested in joining our Street Children Volunteer Program in India, contact us today and become part of a meaningful community project helping children in Jaipur build a brighter future.
Why Volunteer with Street Children in India?
Volunteer Responsibilities with Street Children
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Volunteer Week Details
Upon arrival in Jaipur, our team will welcome you at the airport, railway station, or your accommodation. You’ll be transferred to your host family or accommodation and receive a detailed orientation about your project, local culture, safety guidelines, transportation, and daily schedule.
Each day, volunteers participate in activities at the street children shelter center. Work generally includes teaching, games, educational workshops, sports, and interactive activities designed to help children learn and grow in a positive environment.
Weekends are free for relaxation and sightseeing. Volunteers can explore Jaipur’s forts, palaces, bazaars, temples, and cultural attractions. Optional weekend tours to destinations across Rajasthan and India can also be arranged.
Volunteer Accommodation in Jaipur
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Our volunteer programs in India operate year-round with flexible joining dates to match your travel schedule. Volunteers can arrive on any day; however, we recommend arriving on a Sunday so you can settle in comfortably and begin your volunteer activities on Monday morning.
July – 5, 12, 19, 26
August – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
September – 6, 13, 20, 27
October – 4, 11, 18, 25
November – 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December – 6, 13, 20, 27
February – 7, 14, 21, 28
March – 7, 14, 21, 28
April – 4, 11, 18, 25
May – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June – 6, 13, 20, 27
July – 4, 11, 18, 25
August – 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September – 5, 12, 19, 26
October – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November – 7, 14, 21, 28
December – 5, 12, 19, 26
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