Volunteering in India

  India

Bangalore,  Delhi,  Mumbai

Term: Not Applicable 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: flexible

Description: Go Volunteer India provides short-term and mid-term opportunities for individuals who are interested in volunteering in India from 1 week to 3 months. Challenge and define yourself in a broader context as you work for social change. Choose your cause and choose your activity. Then, based on your skills and interests we will arrange an opportunity for you in which you will be most effective. We will provide the groundwork for an optimal volunteering experience with either a local NGO or community group.

If you are an individual interested in group volunteering, we can arrange for you to be placed within a group. This opportunity gives you the chance to interact with other international volunteers while working together to make a difference.

* Gap Year/Long-Term Volunteering

We also provide opportunities for individuals who are looking to volunteer in India for an extended period of time. Catering to your needs and preferences, this program allows you to choose the length of time you want to volunteer, from 3 to 12 months. As a Gap Year (which includes all age groups) volunteer, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in India's rich culture while making a marked and substantive difference. The Gap Year experience is sure to be an unforgettable and clearly defined transition from one stage of your life to the next all the while affirming both your life and the lives of those around you.

* Interns

Go Volunteer India provides 2 to 6 month unpaid internship placements and research opportunities for individuals who are interested in working with one of Indias many non-profit organizations while at the same time gaining valuable career experience and skills for an increasingly global workplace. You will be able to take part in a rewarding workplace experience as you work with an NGO that serves India's immense development need. If you are a college student, you might also be able receive credit through your respective college or university.

Highlights: India is many things to many different people - the cradle of spirituality, the birthplace of yoga or the home of the snake charmer! It also has a darker side which is inextricably linked to India's image.

- 28% of the population cannot meet their daily food needs
- 0.3% of 15-49 year old are living with HIV/AIDS
- Farmer's are committing suicide due to failed crops
- 53% of children have experienced some form of sexual abuse.

Our Services Include:
- Personalized volunteering opportunity
- Pre-departure support, including visa guidance and online briefing
- Airport pick-up
- In-country orientation, including a country-specific informational handbook
- 24/7 emergency support
- Mid-term assessment

Qualifications: "For one's liberation, one should serve the society". - Swami Vivekananda

There are people all over the world, who are willing to give their time and effort to serve fellow human beings to make a difference in their lives through the different volunteering opportunities that we provide. Those who have a passion to travel, desire to learn about new cultures and like to meet new people also opt for volunteering abroad. Whether planning for a volunteer vacation for the family or looking for some excitement and adventure in life, our volunteers, motivated by varied reasons, come from different backgrounds and age groups.

We, at Go Volunteer India, are committed to provide people of all ages, fields and skills with service opportunities in India.

Cost in US$: 634

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

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

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Year Founded: 2000