Description

Volunteer abroad in India at an orphanage! International Volunteers works with orphanages in and around Chennai, Bangalore and Kerala. These organizations all work to send their children to school to give them an education - a rare opportunity for orphans in India. Volunteers working at an orphanage will have a wide range of tasks including leading activities, playing games, teaching remedial classes to children not yet able to attend schools, assisting with after school tutoring, feeding the children and other tasks around the orphanage. Volunteers will stay in rooms provided by the orphanage and will eat with the children. This placement requires participants to be adaptable, resourceful and prepared for challenging living conditions.

Highlights

All of our programs are set up on a completely individual basis and tailored to the individual skills and requests of each participant.

The International Volunteers programs in India are all in South India. These programs are a unique opportunity to experience the rich cultures of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Qualifications

These placements are a good match for participants who are adaptable, resourceful, upbeat and full of energy.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Varies by duration. Contact us for details.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Program Includes:
* Pre-departure Materials
* Airport Pick Up in Chennai or Kochi
* Orientation
* City Tour
* Accommodations
* Most Meals
* 24/7 In-country Support

Program Does Not Include:
* Round Trip Airfare to India
* Return Trip to Airport
* Required Travel and Medical Insurance
* Visa Fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001