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 FAQ's for Volunteering in India

 
Q. When do I need to arrive in India for my program?
Ans. You can come one day in advance from your program starting date.
   
Q. What will happen once I arrive in India?
Ans. Our staff will be there to meet and greet you at the airport and from there you will be taken to the project or hostel depending on the time of your arrival.
   
Q. When will I know specific details of my placement?
Ans. Once you have applied, we will send you details of your placement usually within 10 working days.
 
   
Q. How do I get to the program location?
Ans. Your country coordinator will take you to your placement and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program/city/culture etc.
   
Q. I want to know more about accommodation arrangements?
Ans. We provide you with accommodation from your start date to the end of the program. Accommodation will either be in a host family or arranged at your program location itself. You will have your own room, which you might share with another volunteer. You should bring along things like, mosquito net, mosquito repellent and your own soaps and shampoos.
 
   
Q. What will be the food arrangement?
Ans. You will get freshly cooked food 2/3 times a day depending on your program. Food is usually vegetarian as non vegetarian food is seldom cooked in most Indian households.
   
Q. Do you make provision for vegetarians?
Ans. Yes and if you are vegan this will not be a problem.
   
Q. What is the age range to volunteer?
Ans. You must be 18 years or older to volunteer. The maximum age limit is 60 yrs. We also allow people below 18 (till 16yrs) if they are accompanied by an adult or if coming in a group.
   
Q. What immunizations/vaccinations will I need?
Ans. We recommend you speak to your doctor before coming. The following are recommended vaccinations:
  1. Tetanus and diphtheria
  2. Polio
  3. Hepatitis A and B
  4. Typhoid
  5. Rabies
  6. Japanese B encephalitis
  7. Tuberculosis recommended if living with local people for 3 months.
   
Q. Do I need to speak English to volunteer?
Ans. English is the only language apart from Hindi which is understood by many people in India, you will need to be good at spoken English to come and volunteer in India.
   
Q. Can couples or families join the volunteer program?
Ans. You can come in couples or groups as long as most people are above 18. We cannot accommodate anyone below the age of 16 even if they are accompanied by a family.
   
Q. Are there more expenses once I arrive in India?
Ans. Your program fee covers you for food and accommodation. You will need to cover yourself for your personal expenses, such as traveling, telephone, internet, shopping, sightseeing etc. Traveling within India is cheap; however, you should carry at least $100 per week for yourself.
   
Q. Where can I change my money in India?
Ans. You can change money in any bank or at the airport by showing your passport.
   
Q. Are there ATM’s in India?
Ans. There are more than 5000 ATM’s in India. You will find many from all banks across India.
   
Q. Is there phone and internet available on projects?
Ans. Yes there is usually a phone at every placement we provide. However you will have to use Internet café’s to use Internet. It is strongly recommended that you carry a mobile phone while traveling to India. You can get international roaming or can simply buy a local sim card from the airport when you arrive.
   
Q. What hours will I volunteer every day?
Ans. Volunteers usually work for 5‐6 hours a day depending on their program. You will have weekend off so you can go to travel on weekends. However some organizations will need you to work on some Saturdays as well.
   
Q. Are we able to do any sightseeing or traveling in weekends?
Ans. You will usually have 2 free days per week, you can utilize this time for anything you like. All costs are at the volunteer's expense.
 
   
Q. What visa do I need to get, will I get any help?
Ans. You need to apply for a tourist visa. You can easily get tourist visa for India in your home country. It usually takes about 7 working days to get a visa for India.
 
   
Q. Do I need travel insurance?
Ans. Yes, it is recommended to get travel Insurance for your travel to India, you can ask our advisers for details on how to get one,
   
Q. How do I pay for my program?
Ans.

You would pay $150 as deposit towards the total fee at the time of application online. We would send you an Invoice by e-mail 60 days prior to your starting to pay the balance by credit card or bank debit using Paypal.

   
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