Volunteering in India: World's Lowest Program Cost - USD 375 for 2 Weeks

  India

Bangalore,  Delhi,  Dharamsala,  Jaipur

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Inquire for more info

Description: We've been providing volunteering opportunities to students and travelers in India in association with local NGO for years and our team knows the place from top to bottom.

We provide 2-16 weeks volunteer program for Teaching, Child Care, Orphanage Work, Street Children, Women Empowerment, Sports and other valuable community project on world's lowest program cost.

Our projects are running in rural and urban locations at over five different regions (Jaipur, Dharamshala, Jiliya, Delhi, Bangalore) of India. All program location has diverse customs, culture, climate and layouts with unique geographical conditions for volunteers.

And if you're planning to some travel and then volunteer work in India, you're in the right place to find fantastic volunteering opportunity with combination of India expedition, please have a look into "Summer Volunteer Program" or "Work & Travel Program".

Take a look at our website and make a difference to this amazing country and its people during your travels abroad.

Highlights: Why other volunteer programs are a lot more expensive than Shake Hands?

World's lowest program fee! We offer one of the most affordable volunteer programs in India in this competitive and expensive time in compare to many other international and local agencies. Not only our fees are substantially lower but also we are committed to providing excellent quality volunteers programs within the scope of the amount we receive.

Our important aspect is that, if you are singing up directly to Shake Hands as individual / couple / groups you will notice that our volunteering program cost is considerably lower than what is available in your home country or other Indian agencies offering the volunteering programs. The involvement of outer agency in the chain of administration would entail extra expenditure on account of commission of the agencies besides time consuming process.

Qualifications: The only qualifications of our volunteers is that you come motivated to help needy people. We happily accommodate singles, couples and groups. If you are comfortable with your level of English, it's probably good enough!

Cost in US$: starting with USD 375 for 2 weeks

Cost Includes:
- Application fee
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation & meals
- All transport to projects
- Half day orientation at resource center
- Assistance in work area for first week
- All program relevant materials

* Special Program (1)
Summer Volunteer Program 2009 - USD 1,450 for 5 weeks (2week travel and 3 week volunteer work)

Cost Includes:
- Application fee
- Airport (Delhi) transfers Pickup
- Accommodation & meals
- Transportation for whole program by Car
- All Hotel stays during the expedition
- Visit to Agra including Taj Mahal
- Visit to Ranthambhore including Tiger Safari
- Visit to Jaipur and sightseeing
- Visit to Pushkar including Camel Ride
- Visit to Amritsar including Golden Temple
- All Monuments entry fees
- Dharamshala Sightseeing
- 4 days Himalayan Trekking
- 3 week Volunteering Work in Dharamshala Region
- Assistance in work area for first week
- All program relevant materials
- Return Fairs to Delhi

* Special Program (2)
Work & Travel Program - USD 1,375 for 4 weeks (1week travel and 3 week volunteer work)

Cost Includes:
- Application fee
- Airport (Delhi) transfers (Pickup)
- Accommodation & meals
- Visit to Agra including Taj Mahal
- Visit to Ranthambhore including Tiger Safari
- Visit to Jaipur and sightseeing
- Visit to Pushkar
- Visit to Jodhpur and sightseeing
- Visit to Jaisalmer and sightseeing including Camel Safari
- Transportation for whole program by Car
- All Hotel stays during the expedition
- All Monuments entry fees
- All adventure fees
- 3 week Volunteering Work at Jaipur location
- Assistance in work area for first week
- All program relevant materials
- Return Fairs to Delhi

Experience Required: no

Age Range: The participants on the program may be 16 years old. Maximum age depends on participant's health.

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

Participants Travel to India Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

India Volunteer Program's Mission Statement: Shake Hands is active in various regions of India. Our organization aims to serve the underprivileged and marginalized group of children and women by creating educational programs with international volunteers, local NGOs and local people working together. We want to narrow the gap between rich and poor by educating the people of the Nation. It also aims to create a world for the children and women filled with freedom, enthusiasm and ample opportunities to grow and develop.

Year Founded: 2001