Volunteer in India
Affordable programs in Delhi and Jaipur, run by our own team in New Delhi since 2004.
- 2 cities
- 12 projects
- 1 to 18 weeks
- From $495
Two cities, one local team
Our office in New Delhi has welcomed 6,000+ volunteers. Choose the capital or the Pink City; your bed, meals and airport pickup are in the price either way.
New Delhi7 programs · from $495 · starts on two Sundays a month
Shelter homes, women’s centers, special-needs schools and a hospital internship across the capital. You live with other volunteers in South Delhi, a short walk from the Metro.
Explore Delhi programs
Jaipur5 programs · from $569 · starts every Sunday
Schools, shelters, women’s groups and building projects in the capital of Rajasthan. You live in a volunteer house or with a host family, with three meals a day.
Explore Jaipur programsUpcoming start dates
Delhi programs start on two Sundays each month and Jaipur programs every Sunday.
| Starts | Program | City | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 11 Oct | Teaching | Jaipur | $754 |
| Sun 11 Oct | Childcare | Jaipur | $569 |
| Sun 11 Oct | Women & girls | Jaipur | $569 |
| Sun 11 Oct | Slum schools | Jaipur | $569 |
| Sun 11 Oct | Construction & renovation | Jaipur | $569 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Street children | New Delhi | $495 |
Which project suits you?
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
Jaipur
Teaching
Teach English, math or sports alongside local teachers in schools for low-income families.
Age 18+ · 2–12 weeksFrom $754
Jaipur
Childcare
Support shelter-home staff with homework help, English practice and arts and crafts.
Age 18+ · 1–12 weeksFrom $569
Jaipur
Women & girls
Run English, health and life-skills sessions at a community women’s center.
Age 17+ · 1–12 weeksFrom $569
Jaipur
Slum schools
Give small groups of children extra lessons with a grassroots education project.
Age 17+ · 1–12 weeksFrom $569
Jaipur
Construction & renovation
Paint, repair and brighten schools and clinics that can’t afford the work themselves.
Age 17+ · 1–12 weeksFrom $569
No project matches that search yet. Try another city, type or month.
6,000+ volunteers since 2004
We are a small company based in New Delhi. The people who plan your trip are the same team who meet you at the airport and look after you while you are here.
Prices
Each price is the full amount for your stay. Your booking deposit is part of it, not extra.
| Your stay | New DelhiStreet children, women, special needs | JaipurChildcare, women & girls, slum schools, construction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $495 | $569 |
| 2 weeks | $597 | $754 |
| 4 weeks | $917 | $1,006 |
| 8 weeks | $1,630 | $1,495 |
| Each extra week | +$179 | +$161 |
Each price includes the $249 booking deposit you pay when you apply, and covers accommodation, meals, airport pickup and support.
Fixed-length programs, such as the Hindi week and the two-week specials, have their own prices on their pages.
Included
- Airport pickup on your start date
- Orientation in your first days
- Your room: shared in Delhi; our volunteer house or a host family in Jaipur
- Breakfast and dinner in Delhi; three meals a day in Jaipur
- Your project placement and a local coordinator
- Help by phone, day and night
Not included
- Flights, visa and travel insurance
- Weekend trips (optional)
- Personal spending
Your first week
Arrive on a Sunday, settle in on Monday, and spend your weekends however you like.
Sunday
Arrive
We meet you at the airport and take you to your room. In Delhi, pickups run from 8am to 8pm.
Monday
Orientation
Culture, safety, getting around, and how to dress and behave at your project.
Weekdays
Project days
Usually four to six hours a day, then back for dinner with other volunteers.
Weekend
Your time
Rest, explore the city, or take a trip to Agra, Jaipur or Amritsar.
Weekend trips
North India’s best-known sights are a train ride or a drive from Delhi. Add a trip when you book, or decide once you are here.
What we’ve done together
- 2004 the year our first volunteers arrived in Delhi
- 6,000+ volunteers hosted from more than 30 countries
- 12 projects in two cities, all with local partners
What volunteers say
Eye-Opening and heart wrenching experience working with the poor runaway or abandoned boys at the shelter. … I have such admiration for those staff working there. It was an inspirational place.
Kate Wood, Australia · Street children, Delhi
About Volunteering India
A New Delhi company, working with local schools, shelters and women’s groups since 2004.
We place volunteers where our partners ask for help, keep our prices low, and look after you from your first email to your flight home.
Questions before you go
Is it safe to volunteer in India?
We meet you at the airport, you live with other volunteers, and you can reach our team at any hour. Orientation covers getting around, dressing for local customs and what to avoid.
How much does it cost?
From $495 for one week in Delhi and $569 in Jaipur. That covers your accommodation, meals, airport pickup and support. Flights, visa and insurance are extra.
Do I need experience?
No. You need to be at least 17 (18 for some projects), patient and reliable. We brief you on your project in your first days.
When can I start?
Delhi programs start on two Sundays each month, and Jaipur programs every Sunday. You choose your date when you apply.
More answers on our FAQ page.