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1 Week Special Volunteer Program in India
1 Week Special Volunteer Program in India

Delhi, India

1 Week Special Volunteer Program in India

Trip Highlights

  • Opportunity to volunteer for the Street Children in India and make a positive difference to the lives of the underprivileged children
  • Engage meaningfully with the children and help with activities such as teaching them, playing with them, decorating the daycare center and fundraising/sourcing essentials for the children
  • Explore the capital city of Delhi, try some local cuisines and live like a local
  • Travel to Agra and witness the beauty of Taj Mahal, marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

Overview

Be a part of the 1 Week Special Short Term Volunteer Program in India with Volunteering Solutions and make a difference in the lives of the street children living in the capital city, New Delhi. In a span of just 7 days, you'll get to travel and explore some of the heritage sites in Delhi as well as see the gorgeous Taj Mahal in Agra, apart from spending time doing something incredible for the needy kids.

There's a huge number of underprivileged children who do not have access to proper shelter, education, health, and parental care. As a volunteer, you'll be working with such a bunch in a local shelter home, offering them adequate love and care, as well teach them, play with them, and encourage them for a better life. Special art and craft sessions are also arranged in order to redecorate the center and engage more deeply with the children. Your contributions will be much appreciated and it'll be a great learning opportunity for you as well.


Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Volunteers must be 17 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. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report. A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program.


Schedule

Schedule

Day 1 - Arrival in Delhi

Welcome to India! As you arrive, you'll be greeted at the airport by our local coordinator, and then transferred to their accommodation in the city. After some rest, you can head out in the evening and explore the city.

Day 2 - Get Started With Your Volunteering Work

After breakfast at the volunteer house, there will be a brief orientation session about the activities planned for the week. Then, the participants would head off to the project site. They would be introduced to the placement staff and given a brief of the work they would be doing and meeting children from the placement. 
Activities at the project include teaching children, designing fun and learning games for them, assisting the local staff in administrative tasks and redecorating the center along with the kids in an interactive manner.  It'll be a crazy and funfilled day, as you'll work with a naughty bunch who'll constantly keep you engaged!

Day 3 - Day 6 - Continue with Volunteer Work

You'll be continuing with the same work with the children at the shelter home for the next few days. Try to make good use of your time and help as much as you can. By the time this program ends, you'll surely feel happy and satisfied, thinking about the service you've provided to this place.

Day 7 - Amazing Trip to Agra

Today, there's gonna be an early morning to departure to Agra to witness the magnificent wonder of the world - The Taj Mahal. Participants get a comprehensive guided tour of the monument after which they will head to a local restaurant for a sumptuous Lunch. Post lunch, return journey to Delhi begins and by late evening, volunteers retire at the volunteer house accommodation in Delhi.

Day 8 - Time To Say 'Good Bye'

Check out from the accommodation in the morning for flying back home or to carry on with your journey! It's time for the final Good Bye!

Optional Activities:

1) Visit Dilli Haat, an open-air craft bazaar cum food plaza situated in Delhi. Craftsmen from all states of India display their wares here and a wide variety of handicrafts are available. Some of the things that you can pick up from Dilli Haat are hand painted Paper Mache products like bangles, jewelry boxes, and trays, which certainly makes for great buys. Shawls, stoles, and scarves in silk and cotton are popular items too. 

2) Learn how to cook authentic Indian food, and know about the basics of Indian home cooking style.

3) Get Mehendi (henna art) done on your hands! (Mehndi is a form of body art originating from the Indian subcontinent, in which decorative designs are created on a person's body, using a paste, created from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant.)


Living

Living

Airport Transfer

Upon arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, volunteers will be greeted by a member of the local coordinating team in Delhi. Pickup services are available between 6:30 am and 10 pm on the program start date. Participants who are already in the country or arriving early can also be picked up from a predetermined meeting point.

Accommodations

Accommodations are provided at the volunteer houses in both Delhi and Jaipur. These residences are maintained with the utmost hygiene and cleanliness, offering volunteers a comfortable home away from home. Equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi/internet, geyser facilities, air conditioning, television, modern toilets, and comfortable beds, the volunteer houses ensure a pleasant stay. During weekend tours to Agra and Pushkar, accommodations will be arranged in standard/deluxe hotels with modern comforts.

Orientation

A comprehensive half-day orientation session will be conducted by our staff on the day following your arrival. The orientation covers essential topics such as culture, greetings, locations, transportation, and other details outlined in your trip itinerary.

Meals

Renowned worldwide for its diverse flavors, Indian cuisine takes center stage during your volunteering experience. Meals will be provided at the volunteer house as specified in the itinerary. Breakfast offerings include parantha, bread, tea, jam, butter, and porridge. For lunch and dinner, volunteers can enjoy a variety of dishes such as dal (lentils), vegetables, roti (Indian bread), rice, yogurt, and curry.

Free Time Activities

During their free time, volunteers are encouraged to explore local markets, visit internet cafes, and dine at different restaurants in Delhi to savor the rich variety of Indian cuisines. In Jaipur, volunteers have the opportunity to explore the Pink City and engage in additional activities like yoga lessons and Bollywood dance classes.


Dates

Dates

2024

2025

January

07

21

February

04

18

March

03

17

April

07

21

May

05

19

June

02

16

July

07

21

August

04

18

September

01

15

October

06

20

November

03

17

December

01

15

January

05

19

February

02

16

March

02

16

April

06

20

May

04

18

June

01

15

July

06

20

August

03

17

September

07

21

October

05

19

November

02

16

December

07

21

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Costs

Costs

1 Week $440

Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 5% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)

What are you Paying for?

  • Airport Pickup
  • Accommodation in Volunteer House in shared dorm-style rooms on a same-gender basis
  • Orientation Session
  • 24/7 In-country Support
  • Agra Day Tour
  • Project Placement
  • Meals (Indian food)
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • Drinks and meals not listed 
  • Tips and Gratuities 
  • Personal Expenses and snacks
  • Additional transport if required
  • Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Air tickets both international and domestic
  • Entry Fee at Monuments
  • Visa
  • Vaccinations

 


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