Volunteer in India

Although the rapid growth of India’s economy has been making headlines in recent years, severe overpopulation, a rigid social structure and an ever-widening gap between rich and poor have led to a variety of social and humanitarian woes, from low quality education to lack of adequate health care. Our volunteer projects address these issues and provide participants with a means to help improve the lives of India’s people.

Orientation

Upon your arrival you will be picked up from the airport and have a full orientation and introduction to Indian life and culture. The duration of your orientation depends on your specific project.  For longer orientation periods, a homestay with a local host family is included.

Accommodation

Volunteers stay in dorm-like accommodations with 2-4 roommates and common areas that include a television and a refrigerator. Three meals per day are prepared and provided by project staff. Some of the volunteer houses also offer daily Yoga classes. Depending on your project a 5 day intensive Yoga-training course or Indian cooking class may be included.

**Special Notes**

If you travel to Goa from June to mid-September you will encounter Monsoon rains. CCI takes every precaution to keep you safe and dry while you are traveling, however, the rain during this period is unavoidable and you should take that into consideration when planning your trip.

If you are interested in working closely with children during your time in India you must commit at least 4 weeks to your project. For volunteers committing less than 4 weeks, typical activities include construction, restoration, beautification of project area, and helping with outreach for educational health campaigns.

Projects

Volunteer projects take place in Himachal Pradesh, Goa, and Rajasthan. Volunteers may request their project location, but we ask for flexibility in terms of project placement.

Education and Health

Child Care and Education in Goa

School for Mentally Challenged in Himachal or Goa

Training Camp for Physically Disabled Children in Rajasthan

Community Education in Himachal or Rajasthan

School for Snake Charmer’s Children in Rajasthan

Teaching in Goa

HIV Home in Goa

Animal Care

Animal Rescue and Care Program in Jaipur

Community Development

Community Development in Rajasthan or Himachal.

Women’s Empowerment

Training Camp for Adolescent Girls in Rajasthan

Combination Trips

If you are interested in more than one location, you can choose to do a combination volunteer experience in either Rajasthan/Goa or Himachal/Goa, allowing you to gain greater perspective of the diverse areas that make up India. Please contact CCI for details.

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Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-888-ABROAD-1 (888-227-6231).

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