Summer Volunteering and Adventure

location
2 - 2 weeks  ·  Age 17 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer in India this summer and contribute meaningfully towards the society
  • Volunteer in Delhi, capital of India and in Jaipur, Pink City of India
  • Guided tour of Agra, Jaipur and Pushkar in the trip

Highlights

  • Volunteer in India this summer and contribute meaningfully towards the society
  • Volunteer in Delhi, capital of India and in Jaipur, Pink City of India
  • Guided tour of Agra, Jaipur and Pushkar in the trip
  • Help out in Beautification and Renovation Work in Jaipur
  • Meet other likeminded participants from around the world


  • Especially good for

    Age 17+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups

    About the program

    Experience the blend of exciting adventure tours and meaningful volunteering work under this specially designed 2 weeks program covering Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Pushkar.

    The program

    Volunteering Solutions offers a specially designed 2 weeks program in India, known as the Summer Volunteer and Adventure Program. A highly popular summer project, this program offers a great mix of some really meaningful volunteer work and exciting travel adventure activities as well ...

    About the program

    The program

    Volunteering Solutions offers a specially designed 2 weeks program in India, known as the Summer Volunteer and Adventure Program. A highly popular summer project, this program offers a great mix of some really meaningful volunteer work and exciting travel adventure activities as well tours. A lot of high school and college students apply for this program during their summer gap vacations, making it a unique platform to network and make friends with people from different parts of the world. 

    What you can expect

    Volunteers joining the India Experience Program get to; 

    • Explore the capital city of Delhi
    • Volunteering in Delhi
    • Volunteer in Jaipur
    • Visit one of 7 Wonders Of The World (Taj Mahal)
    • Guided tours of Jaipur, Agra and Pushkar
    • Relish the spicy treat of famous and authentic Indian cuisine
    • Spend time with children from unfortunate backgrounds 
    • Contribute for the welfare and education of kids from poor families
    and much more exciting activities to make a memorable trip to India.

    All the tours are fully guided and our team of local coordinators will be available 24*7 to provide all the support and guidance required. 


    Typical day

    On arrival in the capital city Delhi, volunteers are picked up from the airport by one of our local representatives, who then transfer the volunteers to their accommodation place. A detailed orientation session is conducted on the next day by the local coordinator, during which the volunteers are ...

    Typical day

    On arrival in the capital city Delhi, volunteers are picked up from the airport by one of our local representatives, who then transfer the volunteers to their accommodation place. A detailed orientation session is conducted on the next day by the local coordinator, during which the volunteers are explained about their project and all the upcoming tour activities, Dos and Don'ts, places to eat and shop, culture and traditions, and more. This will be followed by a city tour of Delhi, including visits to some of the most famous heritage sites in the city. 

    During the Delhi leg of the trip, volunteers will be working at the Street Children Centers where they spend some quality time with children while playing with them, helping them with their school work, cook for them, teach them some new skills, help them improve their vocabulary, and more. 

    After completing one week in Delhi, you will head out to Agra to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort and stay in Agra for a night.Volunteers will then head to Jaipur, the Pink City of India. While in Jaipur, you will get an opportunity to volunteer for one week in Construction and Renovation Project. With this project we aim to select vulnerable schools, centers, clinics in Jaipur which don’t have enough money for renovation and send our delighted volunteers to “save” the building with their beautification or renovation skills.

    Upon completing volunteer work in Jaipur, volunteers will head to the Holy City of Pushkar which is located around 3 hours drive from Jaipur. You will enjoy sightseeing and camel safari in Pushkar and stay there for one night. Next day, return back to Jaipur and end of program.

    You can then head back to Delhi to take your return flight back home or take return flight from Jaipur itself.


    Free-time activities

    During the weekdays, when volunteers will be working at the placements, they'll have the evenings free to explore the local market and other places. The local coordinator can help with suggestions to some of the best places to visit during free time, places to eat, shop, etc.

    Free-time activities

    During the weekdays, when volunteers will be working at the placements, they'll have the evenings free to explore the local market and other places. The local coordinator can help with suggestions to some of the best places to visit during free time, places to eat, shop, etc.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 17 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    General at High School level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, Insurance, Passport and parental consent(for under 18)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 15:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Volunteering Solutions

    The total fee includes;

    • Comprehensive pre-departure guide
    • Round the clock assistance from support staff and In-country program coordinator
    • Airport pickup
    • Program orientation
    • Accommodation in Volunteer House/Guest house
    • Volunteering in Delhi and Jaipur
    • Breakfast and meals as specified in the itinerary
    • City tour of Delhi
    • All intercity transfers
    • Visit to amazing Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra
    • City tour of Jaipur with visit to historic Amber Fort
    • 1 Night/2Day Trip to Pushkar with Camel Safari
    • Services of program coordinator during tours
    • Experience of traveling by air-conditioned train in India

    Airport Pickup at Indira Gandhi International Airport

    Airport pickup is provided at the Indira Gandhi International Airport between 6:30 am to 10 pm.

    Accommodation

    Being a travel and volunteer program, volunteers will be accommodated in different kinds of setups as per the leg of their trip. Following are the types of accommodations they will be put up in during these 3 weeks:

    In Delhi          :   Volunteer House (shared rooms)
    In Agra           :   Hotel
    In Jaipur         :  Volunteer House (shared rooms)
    In Pushkar     :  Hotel

    Volunteer houses are hygienic, neat and clean, providing volunteers a home away from home. Volunteer houses are equipped with Wi-Fi / internet, hot water showers, air-conditioning (in Delhi), television, modern toilets, comfortable beds and other basic amenities.  

    Food & Beverages

    During Volunteering in Delhi, volunteers are provided 2 meals per day; including Breakfast and Dinner. During your volunteering program period in Jaipur, all meals shall be provided.

    • In breakfast, Parantha, bread, tea, jam, butter, porridge etc. will be provided. 
    •  In lunch/dinner, dal (lentils), vegetable, roti (Indian bread), rice, yoghurt, curry etc. will be prepared for volunteers. 
    • While on the weekend tours, breakfast will be at the hotel.

    Volunteers with special food requirements (Vegan, etc.) can also be provided with the same.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi. We assist you to find cheap flights to India. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for India provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in India you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for India. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Following are the next available start dates of the program:

    2024

    • June    -      16,30
    • July       -    07,21
    • August   -   04,18

    The program start date is the same as the arrival date in India. Airport pickup is provided between 06:30 am and 10:00 pm.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks 1,125€
    Average fees 563€/week

    Program fees

    563€ per week 2 - 2 weeks Age 17 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 2 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteering Solutions during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Volunteering Solutions

    Fantastic 4.5 rating (44 reviews)

    Agency - founded in 2007

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Good response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sahil

    About the project

    Providing placements to overseas travelers under several different volunteer projects in 25 different destinations across Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.

    Meet your organization

    Who we are?

    Volunteering Solutions was established in 2006 with the aim of changing the face of volunteer traveling, and in the last 10 years, we have had more than 15,000 volunteers who completed their journeys with life changing experiences. Nicknamed as VolSol, we provide the best volunteer and intern opportunities to interested candidates from different parts of the world, and we ensure that each of them gets the maximum out of the program they choose.

    As an organization, we have a cross-cultural set up in all our offices across the world. We have people from different countries, cultures and ethnicities working for us in order to make the process of volunteer traveling smoother and more flexible.

    We have dedicated coordinators at each volunteer destination, coming from different countries.We take care of the volunteer’s placement, traveling, accommodation, meals and security. 

    What we do?

    Currently, Volunteering Solutions operates in more than 25 countries, providing more than 100 volunteering and interning options ranging from Child Care, Teaching, Medical and Healthcare, Community Development, Marine Conservation and much more. Most of our volunteers are high school students, couples, corporate groups and individuals on their summer break or gap year.

    We are in collaboration with NGOs, schools, hospitals, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women groups and other social welfare organizations all across the globe. Each of these organizations have been working at the grassroot level for years, and successfully contributed towards the development of the concerned people. VolSol has ensured that the contribution of every volunteer is counted, and there’s sustainable growth.

    Our mission/vision

    Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive volunteer abroad experience to travelers from all walks of life, with a vision to promote ethical and sustainable travelling. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the unprivileged people in different parts of the world and to bridge the gap between the volunteers and the host communities to establish a 'Win-Win' situation for both.

    Who are we looking for?

    Travelers who are flexible in their approach, dedicated to provide their time and effort, and determined to make a difference in the society. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; be it a high school student or a retired professor. Any and everyone can join our projects, as long as they have the determination to be the part of volunteering brigade. The minimum age requirement to join our programs is 17 years, while, there's no maximum age limit. One need not have any particular degree or qualification to join our programs, and all we look for is the dedication and flexibility in the volunteer. 

    Please Note: For our medical programs, volunteers need to be pre-med/medical/or certified doctors.

    Why choose us?

    Not only our placements are the safest, but also are one of the most affordable all over the world. Our credibility reflects from not only as a registered member of WYSE Travel Confederation, but also from the 11k+ satisfied volunteers whom we have placed in the last over a decade of our operations. 

    For the internship programs, participants opting for Medical and Healthcare projects get to work with professionals and learn how to deal in emergency situations. Our internship programs are crafted and designed in a way that every participant gets to know about the medical scenario of the particular country. It is both an inward and outward journey - inward, as you’ll get to learn a lot through first hand experience, and outward, as the society will be benefitted by your contribution.

    44 reviews · rating4.5

    Ann Arbor rating4.8

    2016 at Summer Volunteering and Adventure

    My journey began on Friday, August 5th 2016. The volunteer coordinators were all so hospitable. They gave us a tour of the M. Block Market to ensure we retrieved the essential items we requested for a comfortable stay in New Delhi, India such as, a cell phone data and service plan, snacks, ...
    Wow. India is a place that cannot be described in words or photographs. It is a place that is not able to be compared to anywhere else in the world. My time spent in India opened my eyes to so many new experiences, and changed my outlook on my own every day life. The street children that you get to ...
    I enjoyed my Volunteering trip to Surin, Thailand. The pre-departure booklet was excellent. All my queries regarded to program, location and cost were answered. I chose elephant care project in Surin and I got memorable experience on this project. I learnt to interact with the elephants, washing ...
    When I look back and think about my volunteering weeks in India, a lot of memories come to my mind. Before leaving home, I was really nervous: would everything be as I had expected? Would I feel overwhelmed? And what about the cultural shock? Okay, in the first place, the cultural shock ...
    Valeria Carcaiso rating4.8

    2024 at Teach English to Young Monks

    I stayed in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for two weeks. I really wish I could stay there more, because I had a wonderful experience and a longer program would have made it even greater. I supported a Thai teacher at Chetupon Suksa School, helping novice Buddhist monks to learn English. The kids were ...
    Jana Bosschaerts rating4

    2024 at Inca Trail Adventure & Children Support

    We vonden het een mooie en interessante ervaring om kennis te maken met de werking van het kleuterschooltje. Het gastgezin was fantastisch. Carla en Eli hebben ons in alles geholpen. Ook de verdere familie stond altijd klaar voor ons. We vonden het jammer dat we uiteindelijk niet zo veel dagen naar ...

    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > India > New Delhi

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