Volunteer in New Delhi
Our home city and our first base, since 2004. Work with children, women, young people with disabilities or in a hospital, and live with other volunteers in South Delhi.
- 7 programs
- From $495
- Two start dates a month
- Hostel stay and meals included
Programs in Delhi
Most placements run Monday to Friday, about 10am to 4pm, and you choose how many weeks to stay. The Hindi week and the two-week specials follow a set plan.
New Delhi
Street children
Run games, lessons and art sessions for children at shelter homes and education centers in Delhi.
Age 17+ · 1–18 weeksFrom $495
New Delhi
Women’s empowerment
Help women at community centers practice English, use computers and speak up with confidence.
Age 17+ · 1–18 weeksFrom $495
New Delhi
Special needs care
Assist teachers at special education and autism centers with daily routines and activities.
Age 18+ · 1–18 weeksFrom $495
New Delhi
Hindi & culture week
Hindi classes, culture talks and Delhi sightseeing, ending with a day at the Taj Mahal.
Age 17+ · 1 weekFrom $539
New Delhi
2-week mini break
Two weeks with children in Delhi, plus a city tour and a Taj Mahal trip, already planned.
Age 17+ · 2 weeksFrom $735
New Delhi
Childcare & elephants
Children’s projects in Delhi, then an elephant rescue center near Agra, finishing in Jaipur.
Age 17+ · 2 weeksFrom $1,272
New Delhi
Medical internship
Shadow doctors at a private hospital in Delhi and rotate through the departments you choose.
Age 18+ · 2–12 weeksFrom $1,120
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Living in Delhi
Our volunteers live together in South Delhi, a few minutes’ walk from the Metro. You share a room, breakfast and dinner are served Monday to Saturday, and the people at the next table are usually volunteers from other projects with tips to swap.
Getting to work is part of the adventure: most volunteers ride the Metro and finish the trip by auto-rickshaw, and your coordinator does the first journey with you. After work and at weekends, try the street food and handicraft stalls at Dilli Haat, the colonnades of Connaught Place, or the spice lanes of Old Delhi. Our team lives nearby and is happy to suggest where to go.
Delhi is at its best from October to March, when days are dry and mild and Diwali falls in October or November. From April to June it is very hot, often over 40°C, and July to September is monsoon season. Projects run all year.
Next start dates in Delhi
| Starts | Program | City | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18 Oct | Street children | New Delhi | $495 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Women’s empowerment | New Delhi | $495 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Special needs care | New Delhi | $495 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Hindi & culture week | New Delhi | $539 |
| Sun 18 Oct | 2-week mini break | New Delhi | $735 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Childcare & elephants | New Delhi | $1,272 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Medical internship | New Delhi | $1,120 |
Questions about Delhi
Where do I fly into?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi. We meet you on your start date between 8am and 8pm. If you land at another time, we can arrange a pickup for an extra charge.
Where will I eat?
Breakfast and dinner are vegetarian Indian meals at the hostel, Monday to Saturday. Lunch on project days and meals on Sundays are up to you, and street food and cafes nearby cost very little.
How do I get around?
The Delhi Metro is cheap, clean and air-conditioned, and auto-rickshaws cover the rest. Local transport is not included in the price.
Is Delhi safe for volunteers?
Take the same care you would in any big city. Orientation covers what to wear, how to get around and what to avoid, and our team lives close by and can be reached at any hour.