A large number of poor and disadvantaged orphan children without homes are given refuge in orphanages and shelter homes being run by various non government organizations throughout India. These are distressed children who come from difficult circumstances that detach them from the joys of childhood. These orphans require love, care, affection warmth and education. Volunteers working in the Orphanage program in India will provide support to the underprivileged and uncared for children to alleviate their suffering by helping them live a dignified life.

Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. Your little help at an orphanage can be of great significance for these children, helping to make their present secure and future promising. Working in an orphanage is a truly fulfilling and enriching experience.

A typical volunteer helping in an orphanage would help the children with their day to day activities such as: doing homework, making notes, playing with children, helping staff organize the orphanage, exchanging cultural views and teaching them about health and hygiene.You can also take the kids out for picnics and for excursions.

Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

Project Location
The project placements are located in and around the suburbs of Bangalore. Volunteers are provided completed details of their project after the placement is confirmed.

Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Bangalore International Airport in Bangalore by the local staff or coordinator.Those volunteers who will be already in India will be met by the staff at the bus/railway station or at a meeting point decided beforehand.

Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.Start your volunteering experience by taking the 1 week language & culture orientation week in Delhi

Lodging: Accommodation is either provided within the Orphanage premises itself or in a host family. Those volunteers who will stay within the Orphanage Premises will have a separate room to themselves.Meals are provided in the accommodation premises itself. The accommodations are usually shared with other volunteers.

Food: 2 or 3 Indian meals will be provided in this project depending on accommodation type. Typical meals provided include Dal( Lentils) Curry, Rice , Vegetables , Salad and Roti ( Indian Bread).

Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please click here 

In – Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements.

In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.

During your Free Time
During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets in Bangalore city.During weekends volunteers visit the neighbouring city of Mysore and can also travel to Kerala.

Start Dates
Volunteers can begin their project placement on any Monday of the month (Unless you join the Language and Culture week in Delhi, which starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month throughout the year, followed by volunteer program of your choice in India.
 
Program Costs
Volunteering Solutions strives hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad. Compare our prices and services to other organizations and you would be surprised to see the difference.

What are you Paying For ?
» 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
» Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
» Airport Pickup
» Orientation
» Food
» Accommodation
» Travel & Medical Insurance

 
 What's NOT Included ?
» Airfare
» Visa and Visa extension fee
» Airport drop, airport taxes
»Local Transportation
» Any personal expenses (You would need around $40 for weekly expenses)