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Slum Education Project in Jaipur
Volunteers in the Slum Education Project work in a grassroots level non-profit project that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those living in the slums of Jaipur, India
This program places you with a grassroots non-profit working in the slum communities of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Day to day you co-teach small groups of children in English, math, computer basics, and sports, plan activities and games, and help with girls' empowerment or health-awareness sessions depending on the placement's needs. No prior teaching experience is required, but you should have intermediate English and be at least 17.
Placements run 1–12 weeks, with new starts every week (sundays) (next start 20 Sep 2026). You live in a volunteer house in north Jaipur or with a host family, with three cooked meals a day included either way. The program costs from $599 (deposit included), and combines classroom teaching with the project's wider health-education and environmental-awareness work, so your week is not limited to a single subject or age group.
- Make a positive impact on the lives of children living in the slums
- Help in planning and conducting educational sessions for children
- Experience life in Pink City of India – Jaipur
- Opportunity to pick up local language and learn about local culture
- Meeting women/fellow volunteers from all over the world
- Travel and explore Jaipur on weekends or other parts of Rajasthan
Your role on this program
- Plan and deliver daily lessons in English, math, or computer basics to 2-3 small groups of children
- Set homework or practice assignments for students to work on at home
- Research and prepare activities and games that keep children engaged with the subject matter
- Share general knowledge topics to broaden students' awareness beyond the core curriculum
- Plan and run workshops in dance, art, handicrafts, or sports for the children
- Support girls' empowerment sessions or health-awareness activities where the placement schedules them
Exact duties vary with the placement's needs, the season and your experience.
Role boundaries
Volunteers assist and co-teach alongside the local project staff; you are not a substitute for a qualified teacher and do not set curriculum, discipline students independently, or manage the classroom alone. Local coordinators and project staff supervise all sessions, and exact tasks may vary with the placement's needs.
A typical day and week
Volunteers in the program work from Monday to Friday.
Typical working hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm during Indian summer time and regular sessions from 2PM to 5PM
Total volunteer hours: 25-35 hours per week
Timings are the placement's usual pattern; the local team confirms your hours at orientation, and they can change with school terms, clinic rotas, weather and the project's needs.
Who can join and what you need
- Minimum age 17
- No prior teaching experience needed, but intermediate English is required
- An open, flexible attitude toward working in a new environment
- Reasonable physical fitness; disclose any medical condition to the local team in advance so they can match you to a suitable project and accommodation
- A clean criminal background check, issued within 12 months of the start date, required for all work with children
- Travel and medical insurance, either your own policy or one arranged through Volunteering Solutions
The placement, its limits and your part in it
Our standards
- Responsible volunteer travel policyHow we choose, run and review every project
- Safeguarding policyBackground checks, supervision and our code of conduct with children
- Child & vulnerable adult protectionThe rules every volunteer follows on placement
- Certified B CorporationSocial and environmental performance verified by B Lab
- How we volunteer responsibly in IndiaCountry-level partner context and standards
Start dates
Weekly start dates, year-round — pick any week across the next two years.
Program fees by duration
Prices include your $249 booking deposit — which is deducted from your total program fee. Your deposit stays valid for one year, during which you may enroll in multiple programs. A 5% international banking fee applies to credit-card payments in USD or AUD.
| Duration | Total price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $599 | |
| 2 weeks | $794 | |
| 3 weeks | $924 | |
| 4 weeks | $1,059 | |
| 5 weeks | $1,184 | |
| 6 weeks | $1,324 | |
| 7 weeks | $1,444 | |
| 8 weeks | $1,574 | |
| Each additional week | +$170 / week |
Indicative conversion — your booking is charged in the currency you choose at checkout.
✓ What you're paying for
- 24 hrs Assistance and support from staff
- Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Transfers from Airport or Railway station in Jaipur
- Orientation
- Food (3 times a day)
- Accommodation in a Volunteer House or Host Family
- Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
- Certificate of Participation(On Request)
Not included
- Airfare
- Local SIM card
- Local Transportation
- Visa Fees
- Vaccinations
- Personal expenses
Accommodation & meals
Airport Transfer
Volunteers are picked up from the Jaipur International Airport by a member of the local coordinating team in Jaipur. Participants already in country can also be picked up from the Jaipur Railway Station or Jaipur International Airport. This needs to be communicated beforehand. We also arrange your drop to the airport when the project is completed.
Accommodation
While volunteering in Jaipur you can choose among staying at one of our Volunteer home base in North of Jaipur or with a host family. The accommodations are neat and clean and provide volunteers a home away from home experience. The volunteer home is equipped with WiFi internet, filtered drinking water, geysers, air coolers, washing machine, western toilets and bunk beds. The home is close to useful amenities like banks, ATMs, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades.
Host-families are local Indian welcoming families ready to receive you in their home. Rooms are dual sharing and hosts have common wifi, fridge, cooler, geysers, washing machine and purified water.
All placements are around 20 – 30 minutes from the homes and we help the volunteers use local transport applications such as Uber.
Orientation
A half day orientation will be provided by our staff on the next day after your arrival. We cover areas like culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.
Meals
Indian food is famous around the world for its diverse flavours, colors and aroma. While staying at the Volunteer home, you would be provided with self-served breakfast and freshly cooked lunch and dinner, we have cooks who work with us from their homes and prepare meals for the volunteers and deliver to our accommodation. A sample of the meals you can expect are mentioned below.
Self-served breakfast – Bread, Tea (chai), Jam, Butter, Porridge, Poha, eggs, etc.
Lunch and dinner – Dal (lentils), vegetable, rice, roti (indian bread), yogurt may be provided along with some sort of curry.
Volunteers staying at home-stays will have a more traditional Indian breakfast like Poha, Paratha, Poori-sabji, toast, etc. while lunch and dinner are same traditional vegetarian food.
During Your Free Time
During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, visit internet cafes and the different restaurants in Jaipur and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends volunteers explore Jaipur or visit Agra, Pushkar, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.
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Life on the program
Getting there and who looks after you in India
Airport or station pickup
A member of the local Jaipur coordinating team meets you at Jaipur International Airport or Jaipur Railway Station; drop-off at the end of the program is also arranged.
First night
You settle into the volunteer house or host family accommodation on arrival day.
Orientation
A half-day orientation runs the next day, covering local culture, greetings, key locations, and transportation.
First project day
You are introduced to the teaching groups and local staff who supervise your sessions, with 24-hour in-country assistance available throughout the program.
From volunteers in India
Frequently asked questions
What do volunteers actually do on this project?
You co-teach small groups of children in English, math, computer basics, and sports, plan activities and games, and may support girls' empowerment or health-awareness sessions depending on the placement.
Do I need teaching experience or qualifications?
No experience is required, but you need intermediate English and a flexible attitude toward working in a new setting.
What is a typical day like?
Sessions run Monday to Friday, either 9am-12pm during summer or 2pm-5pm for regular sessions, totaling 25-35 hours per week with small groups of children.
How long can I volunteer and when can I start?
Placements run 1–12 weeks, with new starts every week (sundays); the next start date is 20 Sep 2026.
What does the program cost and what is included?
Prices start from $599 with $249 deposit included; the fee covers accommodation, three meals a day, airport or station transfers, orientation, and 24-hour staff support. Airfare, visa fees, vaccinations, and personal expenses are not included.
Where do I live and what do I eat?
You stay in a volunteer house in north Jaipur or with a host family, both offering three freshly cooked meals a day; the volunteer house has WiFi, filtered water, and shared facilities, while host families offer dual-sharing rooms.
How does airport pickup work?
A local coordinating team member meets you at Jaipur International Airport or Jaipur Railway Station, and the same team arranges your drop-off when the program ends.
What support is available once I am there?
The local team provides a half-day orientation on your first full day, plus 24-hour in-country assistance for the rest of your stay.
Do I need a visa, vaccinations, or insurance?
Visa fees and vaccinations are not included and are your responsibility; travel and medical insurance is compulsory, either your own policy or one arranged through Volunteering Solutions, and detailed guidance is sent before departure.
Is a background check required?
Yes, since this project involves working with children, you must provide a clean criminal background check issued within 12 months of your start date.
Who is this program best suited for?
It suits volunteers aged 17 and above with intermediate English who are comfortable working with small groups of children in a grassroots, community-based setting.
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