Meet the Team @ Volunteering Solutions

Luni is responsible for designing business expansion plans and new opportunities in line with long-term growth strategy. Devising an effective marketing strategy and leading all online and offline marketing activities for the company. She loves food and is also an avid traveler and has travelled to over 25 countries.

Sahil heads the program operations at Volunteering Solutions since 2008 and spends most of his time working in tandem with the project partners and staff all across the world.He has himself travelled across different program countries and is happy to answer any questions that volunteers have.

Monica lives in the UK after having lived abroad for many years. She has travelled extensively to over 20 countries and worked within the travel/tourism industry, which she believes opens the mind and teaches us so much.

Currently studying for a Master's at King's College London, her global outlook and diverse background gives her a great knowledge of different areas of the world, in which she is happy to advise. Having lived abroad herself, she understands the challenges of immersing yourself in a new culture, as well as the joys of it.

Fluffy is part of our London office helping us stay all cheered up, he is always ready for a cuddle :)

Saurabh is the Executive Director and Founder of VS.He has travelled extensively around to over 22 countries across the world including Australia, South East Asia, Africa, South America, US and Canada. After studying abroad for over 6 years he came to India and got actively involved with non government organizations in India, after which he founded Volunteering Solutions in late 2006. Since then he plays a major role in the working of the company. He is also responsible for visiting program coordinators around the world and visiting projects to make sure volunteers are happy on their trip. You can write to Saurabh for almost anything related to our company at: saurabh@volunteeringsolutions.com

Todd is an American, who has lived in Thailand since 2002. He has extensive experience in teaching and working with volunteers. Todd has volunteered in Thailand and Kyrgyzstan and very well understands the needs and expectations of Volunteers coming to Thailand. He has been working with Volunteering Solutions since 2008.

Joe has been working with Volunteering Solutions since 2007. He holds a Masters in International Economic Law from University of Warwick. He coordinates all the arrangements for the volunteers in Kenya to ensure their safe and comfortable stay. He holds a considerable personal volunteering experience in Kenya.

After completing her Bachelors in Sales & Advertising, Namrata stepped into the Corporate World.She has incredible experience of more than 15 years in Operation and Customer Service. A self-acclaimed shopaholic, Namrata loves to listen to music and can binge watch movies! She is one of the point of contacts for volunteers and inters for any operational queries.

Jenny is a native of Cusco and has also lived in Arequipa. She has over 20 years of experience dealing with international volunteers in Peru. Jenny has been working with Volunteering Solutions since 2008 and has hosted many happy volunteers in the beautiful country of Peru.

Brought up in a children's home, Rasmila understands the real meaning of volunteering. She is vibrant, lovely and a responsible young girl. She is also graduation student doing her Year 2 Pharmaceuticals in Nepal.

In social work, for more than 15 years, Te has held several positions with various national, international or consultancy firms. He has worked in several sectors of development works, social-enterprise,environmental management and many other areas. He is the main point of contact for the volunteers in the Cambodia programs.

Uma is a resident of Kathmandu and has been the Country Director of Nepal Programs since 2007. She is also responsible for the management and running of the operations of an orphanage in Nepal. Uma takes care of 9 children, giving them education and a comfortable life. She looks forward to welcoming volunteers in Nepal.

Kevin is the main point of contact for volunteers in Cape Town. He joined the team in 2013 after a year of teaching English abroad. Kevin loves working with young people from all over the world and teaching them about South Africa!

Ali has studied at the State University of New York with a degree in Communications. He obtained his B.A from Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. He has worked with many schools, universities as well as organizations and takes care of the volunteer and internship program in Morocco. He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.

Que is the Program director for Programs in Hanoi. She is very well travelled and has lots of experience working in the non profit sector. She looks forward to welcoming you to Vietnam along with her team.

Falik heads the operations of the local team in Galle and makes sure that our volunteers and interns in Sri Lanka have a memorable stay in Galle.

Amit is the director of Sri Lanka program offering a range of sustainable volunteering programs across education, healthcare and animal welfare. His passions include travel, discovery, cultural exchange, sustainable development, environment preservation and helping communities in need.

Rishad has vast experience of working with international volunteers and helps in coordinating their program and activities in Galle, Sri Lanka.

Fred is based in Tamale in the Northern Region and is actively involved in executing different projects for the benefit of Ghanaian community. Fred believes volunteering should make a change in the lives of people who really need help and also makes a great impact of the development of deprived communities.

Rajiv is a post graduate in English and a former lecturer in University. He has been working with International Volunteers for over 14 years now. He has vast experience and knowledge of working with over 2000 volunteers in India. He has vast knowledge of Indian culture and history and loves to share it with the volunteers.

Shankar hails from Nepal and has also lived in Malaysia and Qatar in the past. Along with assisting the volunteers in different tasks, he also plays the role of a hostel manager in one of the volunteer house accommodations in Delhi. He is always available for any assistance and support required by the volunteers doing their projects in Delhi.

Mark was born and raised in Arusha, Tanzania, and has a bachelor’s in Architecture. He has been devoted to helping children and families in Arusha for many years and is actively involved in local causes and development of projects.

Rebeca lives in Central Valley and coordinates the arrangements of the volunteers working in Heredia,Central Valley and Matapolo projects.

Dipti, post graduate in English literature and holds a Bachelor’s degree in education and a diploma in computer education from DOEACC society, New Delhi. She is working with Volunteering Solutions since 2014.

Ester is the main program coordinator working with the volunteers in the projects in Tacloban. She has extensive experience in the non profit sector, particularly in Volunteer and Project Management as a Lead Volunteer Program Coordinator for many years now. She looks forward to meeting and working with international volunteers in the projects in Tacloban.

Arvind has been working with Volunteering Solutions since 2014 and is responsible for the accounts and administration functioning.