Volunteer Programs in Goa, India

Rajesh made us feel like family. The guides were excellent .. and helped us in the classroom. We enjoyed working with thd children and teachers and were given lots of responsibility Our stay was more than volunteering. We learned much about Nepal, we made Momos, did yoga, went into town .. all made us feel like we were helping and we were learning. Thankyou Nepal.

Pickup was amazing and safe driving. Felt quite secure. food was very yummy. For someone who can’t handle much spice, the cook did a great job to cater to our needs. Maybe a salad but that’s just me. Outside of vol, I would relax at the house, explore around the streets to get supplies, laundry and atm. To the gym after 6pm. In free time, have a chill and look around the area a bit more as well. Such inviting environments, with the loveliest people/ children. To be able to try and brighten their day feels quite rewarding.

Involvement Volunteers International responded to this reviewOctober 24, 2025

Thanks so much for the review, would love to have to have you again! :D

Everything was amazing! Cultural week was very interesting and I really enjoy it, it was a nice introduction to a different culture. Volunteering was amazing: volunteering with the elderly was so rewarding. In the afternoon I volunteered with the slum kids, which was another great experience. Local team was wonderful. Harseerat and Kallyan are so nice and helpful. They supported me during volunteering (they volunteered with me, and you can see how the kids and the elderly love them), and they helped me to experience all aspects of the local culture (food experiences included!). I was the only volunteer but I never felt alone. Food was delicious, always fresh and varied. Accomodation is amazing, not only the house/room, but the location as well. I have really loved this program, keep on!

Involvement Volunteers International responded to this reviewAugust 28, 2025

It’s wonderful to hear that Harseerat and Kallyan made you feel so welcomed and supported throughout your stay. We’re also happy you loved the food and accommodation! Your kind words mean a lot, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.

After a week there, about 300 people came for a tour from cruise boats. My 13 and 15 year old sons were knowledgeable enough to lead tours. It was amazing to watch. They knew a lot about the animals and their stories, why/how they were being cared for at the reserve, and what tourists could do to help better the experience of local wildlife. We had an amazing week bonding with the animals and the staff!

The most memorable experiences were working/playing with the kids and experiencing the different culture. Really enjoyed the experience and made a bunch of friends as well as feeling like I was genuinely making a difference.

Culture week was really interesting and fun. The volunteers were all really nice people. The people who ran the programme in Goa were very polite and welcoming and friendly. Working with the children was fantastic. GoEco have been very supportive and I’ve really enjoyed the whole experience very much.

I learned so much from my experience its hard to know where to begin. This trip completely changed my life and I really gained confidence and wisdom through this trip to India.

My host organization was very good and everyone in there did their job well. Volunteering in India has definitely changed me. I think I'm more open to and more grateful for the unlimited amount of opportunities I have.The best part would be the connection I made with the children.

Volunteering in India is going very well. I enjoy the work and the people are wonderful. I taught English and math to 6 - 12 year old children and in the afternoons I taught women basic skills to become more independent. I really enjoyed being on the ground and actually working with the children and women, teaching them and helping then in any way possible. The people were wonderful, the project was great and the placement was awesome.I feel like I contributed immensely to my organization and project. It also gave my a lot of time to think about my future plans and I am now considering more volunteer abroad experiences to help people. This is what I am passionate about and I love the work.

World Endeavors staff were very helpful and all info was accessible & understandable. I was placed with an organization that allows me to teach English, write proposals, and do leadership training formation.

The program in India is going very well. I have developed an Impact Study Report for my organization, and got to see the centers the NGO I work with is operating. I enjoyed traveling and getting to know the people.

Volunteering in India was a test run to see if I wanted to do the Peace Corps, and the experience has given me the confidence to apply!

Volunteering allows me to see the world of poverty and realize how happy people are with much less than a shirt on his/ her back and rice to eat. The people were so loving and excited to talk and interact. I also learned about politics and the ever- destructive government there and how it plays a huge role on the citizens and how they live. I learned to be completely independent knowing that no one knew where I was- I had to fend for myself and I gained tremendously from that.

I have been always helped by World Endeavors staff with any kind of doubts or problem; I had never felt alone. I can recommend World Endeavors to others because you have the certainty that every single aspect of your trip will be professionally followed.

Volunteering abroad gave me the opportuniyty to gain new insights about other cultures, greater understanding, and lots of sympathy.

Ii most enjoyed going into the baby baboon enclosure in the afternoon. some afternoons the baboons were so calm after being served their vegetation and playing around. the baboons would come to the volunteers, sit on their laps and either groom you or enjoy being groomed you.

I stayed with a very nice host family for three weeks and it was the best way to learn about their culture. Every day I went to the project where woman and children taught me very important thinks about the life just smiling, dancing and learning thinks about my culture. Everything was amazing.

My favorite experience was meeting people from all over the world through volunteering and housing. I enjoy working at the orphanage and spending time with my new friends, and I'm not really missing home.

Before arriving in India I was super nervous about the trip, having heard a lot of stories about how dangerous it is etc. I arrived in India a day earlier than the road trip began, so I booked my own accomodation for the night, and even that day I was feeling quite scared. However, when I met my coordinator the next day I immediately felt reassured, and ended up having the most amazing 4 weeks! The road trip was very well planned, and all the coordinators were fantastic. While some of the accomodation was not the best (e.g. lots of ants, dirty/stained sheets), the experience was so great overall that it didn't even impact the experience. We were looked after so well throughout the trip, and never once felt unsafe, despite all the stories. The coordinators were also very knowledgeable about all the places we visited, and gave us a lot of history/background information which was nice. Overall the journey was fantastic, and I would 100% recommend everyone to do it if they get the chance!

Overall the road trip was fantastic. We covered so much and got to see such a diverse range of places in India. The local support team were incredible and we were very well looked after the entire trip. I am so grateful to everyone that helped make it such a memorable trip. I would definitely love to do something similar in the future.