India is a land with a history and culture as ancient as the first stirrings of human civilization. The country is vast and stretches from the perennially ice capped summits of the Himalayas in the north to the greener, tropical mountains and beaches of Kerala to the south. India has enchanted travelers for centuries, whether it’s the lure of the exotic wealth and spices or the traditions. Our Volunteering Holidays in India are based in Kerala, Southern India.
Despite a fast growing economy owing to the Dot Com revolution in the late 90’s, a large portion of the Indian people are impoverished and in need of basic human necessities. Access to clean water, sanitation facilities and quality health facilities still remain a distant dream for many – All this coupled with issues concerning women’s rights and education offers a great Volunteer work abroad in India for you to truly make a difference in the upliftment of the country and its people.
Volunteer Opportunities in India
Volunteering Journeys Volunteer Abroad Programs in India are based in South India’s tropical gem Kerala, famously known as ‘God’s own Country’. This magical state is surrounded by palm-lined backwaters, spice, and tea hills boasting a vast coastline that is slowly gaining a reputation as a surfing paradise. Our volunteer house is in the artsy bohemian and quaint coastal town of Fort Kochi in Kochi (also known as Cochin), Kerala. Being away from the frenzy of North India, Kerala is truly exotic and laid back making it a perfect for first time travellers coming to India who want the culture but not the chaos.
What makes volunteering in India at our base in Kerala is living in Fort Kochi. This off beat town has lanes filled with influences from a very rich history that began with Kerala’s flourishing spice trade, the greenery filled streets of present day Fort Kochi are lined with colonial era mansions, churches & temples, trendy cafes, emerging art scene, and fragrant spice markets. The best part is the eclectic a mix of locals living in harmony mainly Catholics, Muslims and Hindus, giving you a true flavour of the myriad of culture, religion and life in Kerala.
In addition we also have a very special volunteer project set up in Assam, East India where you would be living and volunteering on a tea plantation. For details on this email us hello@volunteeringjourneys.com
Here you can join us for Women’s Empowerment, Teaching Children, Disabled Care, Yoga & Volunteering, and Medical or Healthcare Internships.
Teaching
Our Teaching English volunteer project enables volunteers to help at schools in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Kerala. Volunteers will gain experience teaching English while providing young students with the chance to develop their language skills and practice talking with a fluent speaker. Read more
Women's Empowerment
Our Women’s Empowerment volunteer project in India enables volunteers to teach free classes for local women who tend to live in highly traditional ways. Volunteers can gain teaching experience while giving English lessons and helping women learn about modern social issues. Read more
Yoga & Volunteering
This unique volunteer holiday in Kerala is for people who want to combine wellness, yoga and philanthropy in one holiday. Taking a fully holistic approach, we believe that by taking part in community yoga classes, you will be gaining a true understanding of the philosophy of yoga.Read more
Medical and Nursing
Our Medical electives and internships gives volunteers the unique opportunity to see Kerala’s world-class healthcare system in action. Medical students will shadow highly respected doctors and nurses as they go about their work, including watching consultations and surgeries.Read more
Special Needs Care
Our Special Needs Care volunteer project empowers volunteers to assist in schools and care facilities for people with a wide range of disabilities. In India, families of children with physical or mental disabilities are often stigmatized and find it difficult to give children the care they need. Volunteering can make a significant difference to their lives.Read more
Family
Our popular family volunteer holiday in India is available for parents and children of all age groups to come out to India and experience volunteering as a family. You will be involved in suitable projects combined with cultural treats organised by our local team!Read more
Dentistry Internships
Dentistry Internship in India is a fantastic opportunity for dental students to gain firsthand insight and experience at a clinic in India. You will be able to see a range of procedures in action, gain an understanding of dental care in a cross-cultural setting and learn about running a dental practice.Read more
Environment
We have partnered with the world’s only CO2 Neutral certified tea estate in Assam, India to offer our volunteers a comprehensive climate change internship where you will get involved with organic cultivation and compost making.Read more
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