Volunteering in India

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. Here’s what you need to know about volunteering in India.

If you're thinking of volunteering abroad, here are some compelling reasons why to do so and why you choose India as your destination.

Despite wanting to volunteer in India, you might have a question. Why is it that I have to pay to volunteer abroad in India?

There's no shortage of India volunteer opportunities, but many involve agencies that require volunteers to pay high fees for the experience. The following diverse opportunities for volunteering in India are either free, or there's minimal cost involved.

Thinking of volunteering in Kolkata? These Kolkata volunteer opportunities are all aimed at helping women and children victims of trafficking and prostitution.

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.