Volunteering in India
Doing volunteer work in India can be a very satisfying way of giving something back to the community. There are numerous welfare organisations and charities who welcome volunteers. Placements can also be arranged through specialist agencies.
Referred to as "voluntourism", the concept of volunteering while on vacation is growing in popularity around the world. Many people now come to volunteer in India while traveling. Heres what you need to know about volunteering in India.
Website of a US based company that provides an overview of the various programs, offered by a range of different organizations, for volunteering in India. It's a comprehensive resource with excellent information.
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta to provide help for the sick, poor, and needy. It attracts volunteers from all around the world.
This volunteer organization offers programs in India's desert state of Rajasthan that are closely related to nature, environment and people, especially children.
Website of a non profit organization that operates a range of programs devoted to helping give Jaipur's street children a positive future.
A traveler shares her experience of volunteering at the Mother Teresa Center in Calcutta.
A traveler's experience of volunteering in a small Indian village in the foothills of Jharkhand.