Role of Volunteer
As a volunteer, you will teach English and other subjects such as geography, history, music, computer skills and arts & crafts. You also provide free time activities: playing music, singing songs, drawing pictures and a multitude of other creative-based entertainment options. In many cases, volunteers help to prepare food, keep the premises and the children clean and develop creative extracurricular activities. Working in an orphanage is a positive, life-changing experience.
- Teach English (3-4 hours a day) in orphanage or school that orphans attend
- Help kids to dress and safely reach school
- Personal hygiene: help with brushing teeth, showering and general cleanliness
- Free time: organize games, drawing, singing, dancing and other creative educational and extra- curricular activities
- Chaperone educational tours
- Academics: help with homework and ensure academic progress
- Child care services for orphans who do not attend school
- Help with food distribution, kitchen and kitchen garden cultivation
- Support orphanage operational or administrative tasks
Skills/Qualification Needed
No specific qualifications are required to volunteer in our orphanage project, but your understanding of Indian culture and language can be strengthened by enrolling in our one-week Language & Cultural Immersion program. Volunteers should have love for children, empathy for their unfortunate circumstances and willingness to share their passion with them.
Volunteer in India: Project Locations and Free Time Options
Our India volunteer projects take place in and around Delhi and Jaipur, which are incredibly colorful, thriving and bustling cities steeped in history and cultural opportunities.
As a historical capital city of India, Delhi contains major Indian tourist attractions the like Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, Lodhi Gardens, etc. Delhi contains a diverse assortment of local markets, restaurants, internet cafés, nightclubs, shopping centers and cultural heritage sites to experience. There are numerous chances for volunteers to explore Delhi with their free time and options abound. Taxis/auto rickshaws are affordable transportation options and tours can be arranged to Agra and Jaipur as well as other rural locations.
Renowned as the Pink City of India, the royal capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727 AD. The ancient forts and palaces attract thousands of travelers from all over India and the world. While in Rajasthan, you can go for a camel ride and a jeep safari to explore the unending stretches of the Thar Desert. In Jaipur, our volunteer project is located 20 miles north of Jaipur in a small and vibrant village. Volunteers can explore beautiful villages, visit local bazaars, meet friendly people and discover amazing landscaping of Rajasthan village.