There are a large number of poor and orphan children in India who are without homes are given refuge in orphanages and shelter homes being run by various non government organizations throughout India. These are distressed children who come from difficult circumstances that detach them from the joys of childhood. These orphans require love, care, affection warmth and education.Volunteer assistance is very much needed at these Orphanages.
Volunteers assist the children with their education, through taking extracurricular lessons, assisting with homework and helping with general education on life skills such as personal hygiene. Volunteers working in the Orphanage placement in Kolkata are placed in the Orphanage itself where they are provided a seperate room for themselves.
Volunteer work with children who are in the age group of 5-14 years. The placements generally house around 20-30 kids.
Volunteer work with children who are in the age group of 5-14 years. The placements generally house around 20-30 kids.
The minimum age requirement for joining the program is 17 years.Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment
Note : An Application Fee of only USD 150 / GBP 101 is required at the time of application. This would confirm your spot and would be refunded if we are not able to provide placement in India.
Program Cost and Start Date
Program start on every Monday of the month. You can also join the language and orientation week in Delhi prior to starting your volunteer / internship program. This program starts on every 1st and 3rd Monday and is highly recommended.
| Duration | Cost(USD) | Cost(GBP) |
| 1 week | 249 | 175 |
| 2 weeks | 335 | 235 |
| 3 weeks | 435 | 305 |
| 4 weeks | 535 | 375 |
| 5 weeks | 635 | 445 |
| 6 weeks | 735 | 515 |
| 7 weeks | 835 | 585 |
| 8 weeks | 935 | 655 |
| Extra week cost | 110 | 77 |
What's Included
- Airport Pickup - Volunteers are picked up from the International or Domestic Airport.Those volunteers who will be already in India will be met by the staff at the bus/railway station or at a meeting point decided beforehand.
- Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.Volunteers are encouraged to join the Orientation Week - Learn Language, History, Culture & Discover India! in Delhi which gives them an opprtunity to explore different sights in Delhi and also learn some basic Hindi.
- Lodging: Volunteer accommodations are provided in the volunteer home.Living is comfortable and all home stays and volunteer houses have electricity and running water. Accommodation is shared with other volunteers.In certain projects , volunteers also stay in the project premises itself.
- Food: Volunteers are served with two/three meals a day in this project..Typical Indian meals include Dal( Lentils),Curry, Rice, Vegetables, Salad, Yoghurt, Roti (Indian Bread).
- In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. Volunteers have the support and assistance of the local coordinators and staff in case of any Emergency.
- Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. The booklet provides information regarding the country , projects , coordinators , Things to pack , Visas and Emergency Contact Information.
What's not Included
- Return airfare to India
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Visa charges
- Local city Transportation
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