Volunteering in India

  India

• Other Cities in India: 
Delhi,  Gurgaon,  Dharamsala,  McLeod Ganj
• New Delhi: 
New Delhi

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Available all year round

Description: You can choose from any of the following fields or specify and we will match your request with a suitable organisation:

- Institutes for mentally and physically handicapped
- Blind schools
- Consumers and rights and social welfare organizations
- Women Welfare Organizations
- Child Welfare Organizations
- Red Cross Projects
- Projects of Lions clubs International
- Adult Education Centers
- Vocational Training Centers
- Wild life Protection Centers
- Forest Conservation Organizations
- Health Care Projects
- Environmental Management
- Counseling, Criminal Justice, Family and Home Studies
- Human Rights
- Old Homes and Orphanage

Highlights: During your stay, you will be living with a charming host family in a residential area. Moreover, they will cook the meals for you and you will have the opportunity to experience and participate in the traditions and rituals followed by the host family.

The fairs and festivals celebrated across the length and breadth of the land present a fascinating pageant and showcase the resplendence of its arts and crafts tradition. Some festivals are of religious nature, others are linked with the lives of the people, change of seasons and harvesting.

Qualifications: To be eligible to apply for this programme the candidate should have basic English language skills and be open to work with people from different cultures.

Cost in US$: Programme fee varies depending on the duration.

1. All assistance and guidance the applicant requires during the application process
2. Finding a suitable placement for the candidate
3. Arranging accommodation
4. Full-support while in India

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: 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.

Age Range: 18-60 years old

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Global Choices's Mission Statement: Global Choices is an organisation based in London and involved in international educational and cultural exchanges. We work with our partner organisations from all over the world to arrange placements and volunteering opportunities. We form an international platform for students and young people to experience a new culture and enhance their skills. We also provide job opportunities in the UK and abroad. Our programmes are classified in 5 types namely Working Holiday, Internships, Teaching Abroad, Volunteering and Courses. The programmes have different durations with various countries as destinations. We are constantly updating our online vacancies for Work and Travel USA, Work and Travel Spain, H2B USA and Internships USA.

Year Founded: 1994