Overview

Volunteers work in rural areas or slums of Jaipur where nearly 85% of the population are village residents who moved to Jaipur in search of work. The adults work in factories of the neighborhood, domestic helpers in high class households and drive rickshaws (tuk-tuk ) so they leave the children alone to go to work, hence the children are highly vulnerable to child labor or domestic labor. To combat child labor and promote education in these area, volunteers work with government schools or NGO-run schools where English, Math’s, Sports teachers are highly needed. Volunteers bring fresh energy to the classroom through their non-formal education methods, incorporating games, activities, and interactive sessions that make the learning process enjoyable for children.

Our team works to improve education access for children of underprivileged communities and supports various slum & rural schools with teaching. Volunteers interested to join teaching program are mostly welcomed to bring a change in the social issues as education is the base of every solution.

Options of schools:

Rural school within Jaipur
Slum schools Missionary schools run on donations
Social schools or private schools serving poor population

Our local team in Jaipur chooses the best match for the volunteer based on the skills the volunteer has.

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Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteers joining the teaching program in India are required to follow a basic routine on a daily basis. This covers everything from meals to volunteer work and back. It must be noted that every school functions at a different pace and on separate timelines making the schedule slightly differ at times. A generic daily schedule for volunteers is as follows;

Saturday: Arrival in Jaipur
Sunday: Orientation presentation and familiarization of the neighborhood. The orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Jaipur.
Monday: Observation visit to the project and needs assessment or meeting with the local team/ staff/ project/ beneficiaries
Tue to Fri: Volunteer work
Breakfast - 07:30 am onwards
Working hours at the placement – 8am (volunteers leave the accommodation by 7:30 am) to 1 pm
Lunch - anywhere between 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (in the accommodation)
Dinner – 7:30 pm onwards

The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards-Monday to Friday.

Weekends: Free to explore the city

Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating in.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteers working for teaching in India, Jaipur will be expected to fulfill the following tasks on a daily basis;

Do assessment of children’s English, Math’s or Sports knowledge
Study the academic curriculum and know what students are supposed to learn.
Prepare lesson plans or follow the book lessons
Teach the main subjects to children
Teach basic grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing for English, counting, multiplication, formulas for match, games and physical education for sports
Come up with ideas of games, songs, dances and other activities to make the teaching interactive

Project Requirement

Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project. You need to have an open mind and a flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program. If there is a medical condition then the local team needs to be informed in advance to ensure the match of a correct project or accommodation type. The Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report. English language intermediate level is required.

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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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Costs

Duration	Program Fee	Choose your currency
2 Weeks	$545
3 Weeks	$675
4 Weeks	$810
5 Weeks	$935
6 Weeks	$1075
7 Weeks	$1195
8 Weeks	$1325
Extra Week	$170

Please Note: An application fee of is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. A 5% international banking fee is charged for credit card payments of program fee in USD/AUD.

What are you Paying for?

24 hrs Assistance and support from staff
Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
Airport Pickup in Jaipur
Orientation
Food (3 times a day)
Accommodation
Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)

What's NOT included?

Airfare
Local SIM card
Local Transportation
Visa Fees
Vaccinations
Personal expenses

FAQ's

Accommodation, Meals and Daily Life

How do I get to the program location?: Your project coordinator in Delhi and Jaipur will take you to your project placement and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program/city/culture etc.You will be told about the directions to the project from your accommodation as well as the best and the most affordable mode of transport you can use. Volunteers use a variety of modes of transport to commute to different locations in Delhi and Jaipur. Major modes of transport are Metro train, Uber taxi and auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk).
Can I know more about accommodation and food arrangements?: Delhi: Participants are accommodated at a well-located hostel in South Delhi, offering air-conditioned dormitories and private rooms. The hostel features comfortable common areas, an in-house café, and an outdoor space for socializing. Bedding is provided, while towels and toiletries should be brought by participants. Room allocation includes mixed-gender and female-only dorms, subject to availability, with private room upgrades available at an extra cost. Two meals per day are provided from Monday to Saturday.
Jaipur: Participants stay either at a volunteer house or with a host family. The volunteer house is located in a lively yet residential area in the northern part of the city and offers shared, dorm-style rooms. Host family accommodation provides a more immersive cultural experience, with home-cooked Indian meals and shared living spaces. Host family rooms typically have single or dual occupancy, with a maximum of three participants per room.Private room upgrades are available.
Can vegetarians be accommodated?: Yes, that is not a problem at all. In fact, volunteers are served only vegetarian meals at the accommodations in India.
Are there more expenses once I arrive in India?: Your program fee does not cover your personal expenses. You will need to provide for yourself your personal expenses, such as bottled water, local transport, telephone, shopping, sightseeing etc. However, you should carry around $70-80 per week for your basic personal expenses. This amount can vary and you would need a higher amount if you go on different weekend trips out of town.

Connect with Past Volunteers

Can you put me in contact with other volunteers who have done this program?: We can only provide contact details for former volunteers who have consented to having their data shared. However, there is a Facebook group for past and current volunteers which you are welcome to join. There are also hundreds of reviews online from our former volunteers as well as social media posts on Instagram, TikTok and our You Tube Channel.
How can I connect with past Volunteering Solutions Delhi alumni as well as other former and current volunteers?: We encourage volunteers to get in touch with former Volunteering Solutions participants and also other program participants joining our projects. You are recommended to join the Volunteering Solutions Facebook Page or Facebook Group to communicate with other participants.
Volunteers can also view the volunteer testimonials of Delhi program participants by clicking here.

Flights, Arrival and Visa Information

Does Volunteering Solutions help with Visa?: All enrolled participants are provided information about the appropriate Visa requirements for India in the pre-departure manual. You can also contact your pre-departure point of contact to know more about the Visa requirements.
What are the recommended airlines to fly to Delhi or Jaipur?: Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (DEL) is connected with all major airports across the globe and flights are easily available. Some of the major flight carriers operating direct flights to Delhi are:
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India, Etihad Airways, United Airlines, Swiss Air, KLM Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, Air France, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Finn Air.
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) has limited direct international flights, but it is well connected via major hubs in India such as Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM).Most international flights operating to Jaipur are via Middle eastern countries such as UAE.

Free Time and Weekend Travel

Would I have free time during my program? Can I do sightseeing during my program?: Volunteers work from Monday - Friday and have their weekends free for sightseeing. You can utilize this time to visit local markets of Old Delhi, Janpath or simply visit the Central Park (Garden) and Connaught Place. During the weekend, you have the option to take a short trip to Jaipur and Agra, and the Golden Triangle tour. Strategic placement of Delhi also allows you to take quick weekend trips to Palampur in Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh as well as Amritsar, Punjab. There is a lot to do and explore, and the local Delhi office team would happily assist you in making travel plans and arrangements for short trips. Volunteers in Jaipur head out to cities like Pushkar, Udaipur or Jodhpur on the weekends.

Health, Safety and Support

Do I need to buy health insurance?: Yes, for all participants, it is mandatory to have a valid travel medical insurance for their trip. Volunteers have the option to purchase Travel and Medical Insurance at a nominal extra cost from Volunteering Solutions. To provide the best option to our participants, we offer comprehensive insurance coverage in collaboration with a leading insurance provider. To view more details of the insurance policy, please click here
If you already have a valid Travel and Medical insurance, you can email us a copy of the same. It is also advised to bring along the Insurance documents during your trip.
How safe is India ?: India is a country of diverse cultures and practices. and Delhi being the capital city is home to varied ethnicities. Like in any new foreign country, participants are advised to follow the guidelines specified by the project coordinator to enjoy their Indian experience fully. The program coordinators are always ready to help and give helpful safety tips. During the first day of the orientation, you will be given safety guidelines and will be informed about the dos and dont's. Jaipur is also generally safe for travelers, including tourists, students, and volunteers, and is considered one of the safest major cities in India. It is a very popular tourist destination.
What immunizations/vaccinations will I need?: All participants are recommended to consult their physician or travel doctor before traveling to India. To view the general list of vaccinations recommended for your travel to India, click here.

Program Overview and Application Process

When should I apply for the volunteer programs in India?: Delhi and Jaipur are one of the most popular volunteering destinations, and it is advised to apply for the projects once the volunteering/ traveling dates are decided as there are limited spots available. The application fee is valid for one full year and can be sent earlier than the desired year of volunteering for timely confirmation of the seat. As soon as you decide the travel dates, we suggest you to apply for the program and hold your spot. Every program has limited spots available.
How do I apply for a program and when do I need to pay?: You can book your slot by filling the online application form and pay the application fee. You can pay your program fee later and also, in installments, however, the complete payment should be made 45 days prior the start of the program. If you are volunteering in a group, you can also fill a group application form. The initial application fee is refunded in the unlikely event that we’re not able to offer you a place on the program, and you have the flexibility to request a change of start date up until the 45 day payment deadline (this is subject to availability for other dates).
Are there any necessary requirements to participate in the India volunteer programs?: To participate in volunteer projects in India, participants must be at least 17 years old at the time of joining. Families are also welcome to join the program with their children of 8 years and above. Volunteers should have an open mind and a flexible attitude to adapt to a new environment and must be in good health. As India is a country with diverse cultures and traditions, it is important to respect local customs and sensitivities. Volunteers are also expected to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. A clear criminal background check report is required from all adult participants.
Can I volunteer as part of a group?: Yes, you are welcome to take part in any of the India Volunteer Programs as part of a group. We welcome families, friends, high school students, college/university and corporate groups to volunteer together in the Indian programs.Volunteering Solutions India program has hosted large student groups as well as families coming to volunteer in the program. We have hosted groups from universities in UK, Europe, and USA as well as other countries, in Delhi.
I haven’t traveled or volunteered abroad before. Can I still be a part of VolSol?: Yes, most definitely you can as we believe every participant brings something new to the project. If you do not have previous experience, we offer you the opportunity to have a great start with us. We make international volunteering easy – not only are our Volunteer Abroad opportunities rooted in offering you extensive support, but they are also very affordable.
When do I need to arrive in India for my program? What will happen once I arrive in Delhi?: All volunteers need to arrive in Delhi or Jaipur on the starting day of the program. Participants are picked up from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi or Jaipur International Airport by the local coordinator or representative and are transferred to the volunteer accommodation.Orientation would be conducted the next day where you will also be shown the area around the accommodations, the nearest ATM, market, and will be given safety guidelines as well as information about your project.
What if I do not speak the local language? Would that interfere with my volunteering experience?: Do not worry, all the coordinators can speak and converse in English. Most of our participants are non-Hindi speakers and they’ve never had any problems while communicating. Like we say, love is expressed better through actions than the language.To add to the project experience, you can also join the Language and Orientation Week in Delhi before beginning the program. It's an optional week, besides that we recommend participants to brush up their Hindi skills (learn basic terms and phrases, greetings) before traveling.
For how many hours will I volunteer every day?: Depending on the project, elected volunteers will work during the week from Monday- Friday. You will have the weekend off so you can travel on weekends. However, volunteers need to be flexible, open minded and understand that work requirements can change as well on certain occasions.