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Volunteer Health HIV - Medical Program in India

Volunteer support in the field of healthcare can be of tremendous value. Volunteers working in the Healthcare program work in medical clinics and community hospitals which are short of staff and in need of volunteers.
Volunteers also work with organizations which are working for HIV Prevention and provide support for people living with HIV/AIDS. As a volunteer in this program you will work in clinic for the HIV affected patients and also in medical clinics catering to patients from poor urban villages in the city of Delhi.
The medical clinics mainly provide outpatient services and immunization programs for people from the poor urban villages in the capital city.
The program is particularly suited for medical students and medical professionals such as nurses and doctors.

Program Information

Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program.All volunteers joining the program need to have some medical certification or should be a medical student. 

Project Location
The project placements are located in the capital city of Delhi. Some placements are located in semi urban areas within the city. The placements are in close proximity to the accommodations

Language & Orientation Week in Delhi
You have the option to start your volunteering with a week long language & culture orientation week in New Delhi. (Starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month) The week aims to provide important Language instructions, safety tips, and cultural knowledge before volunteers start their work. Volunteers would also be given a 2 day tour around Delhi to see the beautiful sights it has to offer.



What we provide

Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi by the local staff or coordinator. 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. Start your volunteering experience by taking the 1 week language & culture orientation week in Delhi

Lodging: Accommodation is provided with a local Indian host family. Volunteers are provided their own private room or it is shared with other volunteers.

Food: Volunteers are served with 2 Indian meals (Breakfast and dinner) daily. Typical meals provided include Dal (Lentils) Curry, Rice, Vegetables, Salad and Roti (Indian Bread). Volunteers can purchase bottled water from the local markets although filtered water is available in  the accommodations.

Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please click here 

In – Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements.

In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

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 Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.

During your Free Time
During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, visit internet cafes and the different restaurants in Delhi.Volunteers visit different restaurants and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends volunteers visit the neighboring states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.

Fee & Start Date

Start Dates
Volunteers can begin their project placement on any Monday of the month (Unless you join the Language and Culture week in Delhi, which starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month throughout the year, followed by volunteer program of your choice in India.)

Program Costs
Volunteering Solutions strives hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad. Compare our prices and services to other organizations and you would be surprised to see the difference.


Program Fee - India Volunteer Program - ( Prices in USD )
1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks Extra weeks
250 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 100
Language and Culture week in Delhi starts every 1st & 3rd Monday of every Month. - 250
Why not ADD a TRIP? - Visit TAJ MAHAL on the Weekend of your cultural week in Delhi. - 100
Please note : An application fee of $200 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.


What are you Paying For ?
» 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
» Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
» Airport Pickup
» Orientation
» Food
» Accommodation
» Travel & Medical Insurance

What's NOT Included ?
» Airfare
» Visa and Visa extension fee
» Airport drop, airport taxes and local transportation
» Any personal expenses (You would need around $40 for weekly expenses)


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FAQ's

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Joselis Padilla - San Juan - albania
Joselis Padilla - San Juan - albania
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Amy Palmero - Carmichael ,California - united-states
"AMAZING. There are truly not enough words to describe the experience I have had in India with my host family."
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