Category: Volunteer in India
January 14, 2019
Can Aspiring Peace Corps Volunteers Do Volunteer Work in India?
Thinking of joining the Peace Corps? A shorter placement in India builds hands-on experience in teaching, youth work, health and women’s empowerment.
January 7, 2019
Volunteering as a Teenager in India
Can you volunteer in India at 17? Yes, with a parent’s consent. Which programs are open to you, which start at 18, how we support you, and a note for parents.
December 10, 2018
Volunteering Opportunities in India for Over-40s
On a career break in your 40s or 50s? See where teachers, therapists, tailors, painters and office pros can use their skills on projects in Delhi and Jaipur.
October 8, 2018
The Impact Our Volunteers Made in India in Past Years
A 2018 look back at what our volunteers achieved with children, women and students with special needs in India, plus programs that have since closed.
July 23, 2018
What Makes a Group Volunteer Trip to India So Special?
Volunteering in India with friends, family or colleagues: why group trips work, which programs suit groups, the age rules and how to plan yours.
July 11, 2018
9 Myths About Traveling in India, Debunked
Is India unsafe, always hot and impossible without Hindi? Our team in Delhi answers nine common myths about traveling in India, with practical advice.
June 21, 2018
10 Reasons Why You Should Join Volunteering India
A local team since 2004, airport pickup, help at any hour, home-style meals, clear prices with the deposit included and responsible projects.
June 8, 2018
4 Traits of a Successful Volunteer in India
Flexibility, patience, cultural humility and initiative: the four traits that help volunteers in India make a real difference and enjoy their time.
May 31, 2018
7 Best Forts in India to Explore on Your Volunteer Trip
The Red Fort, Agra Fort, Amber, Nahargarh, Mehrangarh, Chittorgarh and Jaisalmer: seven forts to explore from Delhi and Jaipur, plus tips for visiting.
May 25, 2018
Questions That Will Pop Into Your Mind Before Volunteering in India
Will I be safe? What if I get sick? Am I good enough with children? Honest answers to the worries most volunteers have before they come to India.
May 11, 2018
9 Best Things to Do in India While Volunteering
See the Taj Mahal at dawn, eat at the Golden Temple, watch the Ganga Aarti, celebrate Holi and learn some Hindi: nine things to do while you volunteer.
April 19, 2018
How to Deal With Culture Shock While Volunteering in India
What culture shock feels like in India, the stages most volunteers go through, practical ways to cope, and how our orientation and coordinators help.