Location
  • India
    • Delhi
Length
1 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Guesthouse
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
275
Price Details
Fully hosted experience from only $275 for 1 week - this includes accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, orientation and 24/7 in-country support.
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
May 01, 2024
Aug 22, 2024
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About Program

Trusted by 136,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's #1 rated volunteer programs in India and 50+ destinations worldwide.

For the past 6 years, we've won the "Top Volunteer Abroad Provider Award" from GoOverseas, so you can trust that you're in the safest hands with IVHQ in India.

Our affordable projects start from $18/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement and local support. Projects run year-round, with durations from 1-24 weeks. Choose from 12 projects, ranging from providing education to young children in Delhi on the Teaching project to shadowing doctors in Kerala's world class healthcare system on the Medical project. Plus, you’ll stay with other like-minded, impact-focused travelers from around the world (private room options available).

With IVHQ’s superior pre-departure support services, you’ll gain exclusive access to your own Volunteer Travel Specialist, comprehensive preparation tools and volunteer training before you leave home.

Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here. Learn more about how International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ is promoting ethical volunteering.

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Program Highlights

  • Cheapest volunteer programs from $18/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement & local support.
  • Volunteer for 1-24 weeks, year round start dates most Mondays
  • 15+ years experience & only B Corp certified volunteer travel organization
  • Get free changes up to 14 days before you start with our flexible booking policy
  • Affordable way to earn college credit - gain 5 credits for only US$500!

Popular Programs

India Childcare Project

Join us in making a life-changing impact on the future of India's young children. International Volunteer HQ's Childcare project in Delhi empowers caring and enthusiastic volunteers to provide crucial assistance to under-resourced childcare centers in Faridabad. With a high demand for volunteer assistance due to poverty and illness, your efforts can make all the difference for children aged 4-8 from disadvantaged backgrounds.

India Healthcare Project

Experience India's world-class healthcare system firsthand as a Medical volunteer in Kerala with International Volunteer HQ. Shadow respected doctors and nurses, observe consultations and surgeries, and gain valuable insights into the medical field. While most work will be observational, medical and nursing students may have opportunities to assist with basic tasks. Join us in making a difference in healthcare access and improving patient outcomes.

India Slum Teaching Project

Millions of vulnerable street children in India lack access to basic education. International Volunteer HQ’s Slum Teaching project empowers volunteers to make a meaningful impact on the lives of disadvantaged children by providing access to education and new opportunities. As a Slum Teacher, you'll lead classes of 5-11 year olds with limited supervision and bring new perspectives to the local community.

Special Needs Care Volunteer in Kerala, India

Volunteer in Special Needs Care to help children with disabilities in India. Many families face social stigma and struggle to provide adequate care and education. You can provide educational assistance to students aged 2-22 in schools and care facilities. Local carers provide support as students have limited English. Make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Physical Therapy Volunteer in Kerala, India

As a Physical Therapy volunteer in India, you'll assist a licensed physiotherapist in providing top-quality care to clients. This project focuses on patient care, and placements are typically based in local clinics with home visits as well. You'll have the chance to learn and contribute to healthcare development in Kerala, while exchanging your skills with grateful communities. Your tasks will vary based on project needs and your qualifications.

Women's Empowerment Volunteer in India

Volunteer in Women's Empowerment in India to help local women build skills beyond English. Assist in embroidery and computer sessions using donated equipment. Volunteers help with lesson planning, documentation, and session support, with guidance from the local team. Come prepared with teaching ideas and activities to incorporate into lessons.

Program Reviews

4.94 Rating
based on 117 reviews
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  • Impact 4.8
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Safety 4.95
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Jessica
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My dream trip

Without a doubt, the best experience of my life so far. Not only you have the opportunity to help children and families from vulnerable areas, but also you know people from all over the world who share that same energy as you. I could tell you my adventures, but why not experience yours? Volunteering is something that all people should do at least once in life because it teaches us very valuable things such as respect and the acceptance of multiculturalism.
The program offers you the opportunity to help and meet wonderful people and also travel to learn more about the country. for this simple reason I recommend it and I hope to repeat the experience in another country in the future.
Thank you India and IVHQ for all the unforgettable moments in my mind!

What would you improve about this program?
I would improve the activities that are done with the children in the school. I think it needs a bit more planning
143 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Jessica, thanks for your review! It was great to read about your experience and it sounds like you had an awesome time in India! Thanks for recommending IVHQ to future volunteers and we would love to have you join us again! Samantha - IVHQ Program Manager.

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Becki
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life changing adventures

My experience in India with IVHQ surpassed my highest expectations! The support we received all the way through the process and the staff in country were all extremely helpful and encouraging. The program itself was laden with challenges, as we expected when encountering a foreign country without language skills. But every difficulty was an opportunity to learn about other cultures, ourselves, and the beautiful people to be found in every corner of the globe.
I did slum teaching and was blown away by the students! There were so many surprises around every corner. The kids wanted to learn and be loved and encouraged which was very different from my experience teaching in the states. The people were all so warm and hospitable everywhere we went. Our teaching assignment ended early enough in the afternoons that we were able to hop the metro and explore most days and then take longer excursions on the weekends. The living arrangements at the hostel were as expected and the food was very good. Overall, I cannot recommended the experience higher! I’m already planning my next IVHQ adventure!!

What was your funniest moment?
The first morning on assignment was pouring rain (our host said he’s lived there for 17 years and had never encountered rain like that during the dry season)...... and we had to walk a bit to get to our placement. Gratefully we had raincoats.... not all the teachers had planned ahead. When we got to the school some of the teachers were soaked to the bone and all our shoes were trashed with mud. But the kids were so happy to see us and we had so much fun that we soon forgot the treacherous traveling. Shortly into the morning the power began flickering and the lights kept going on and off. The room was very dark and it threw us off a lot. But we started using our phone flashilights for light in order to keep teaching. By the end of the month we kept our phones close because we realized if it wasn’t rain making the power go off, it was the monkeys climbing on the lines... or any manner of other obstacle. But the phones worked great. And the one thing we learned that helped us the most was to have fun and go with the flow. The kids are used to challenges so if we didn’t let it bother us then they didn’t even notice. Flexibility, curiosity and creativity are the best things you can bring with you! Aside from a rain coat and phone...
133 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Becki, thanks for your review it is awesome to hear that you enjoyed your experience in India! Thanks for being a great volunteer and we would love to have you volunteer with IVHQ again in the future! Samantha - IVHQ Program Manager.

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Johana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best decision of my life

I’m Johana, an 18-year-old from Peru. I had the opportunity to volunteer on the Teaching English program in India- Delhi as a solo traveller and was the best decision of my life! My experience was wonderful. I had the chance to meet incredible people from all over the world that showed me I wasn’t alone. We had lots of memories that I can’t even count with my fingers, and every one of those memories helped us grow and mature as people. Also, the staff was so lovely and dedicated, I never felt lost or afraid because they were always there to support me.
On the other hand, Teaching was the challenging thing I’ve ever done in my life but with the children’s constant smiles and desire to learn, it encouraged me to apply my creativity. I came to India to teach but I finished learning more from the people I met.
Thank you IVHQ for giving the chance to have a life changing experience.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Future travelers be prepared for EVERYTHING. India is the place where the unexpected is common.
127 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Johana, thanks for your review about your time volunteering in India - this will be really helpful for future volunteers considering the Delhi program! It sounds like you had an incredible experience and we would love to have you volunteer with IVHQ again in the future! Samantha - IVHQ Program Manager

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Ahmad Muslim
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Child Care Program

I am delighted to e my review for IVHQ Delhi, India. I found IVHQ India one of the best in all my comparison rates and among other volunteering programs I did before and I searched and experienced.

I feel happy writing my personal review about IVHQ India. I found IVHQ one of the most affordable platform and one of the best till now. The IVHQ team and its program at Delhi have been the best from the first day of my volunteering work till the end. The Food they provide is outstanding, the accommodation was very good, the facility was outstanding, and the community program there in IVHQ Delhi India is structured so well and professionally that one not only do his/her best volunteering work, but also the best experience he/she can get from. I am sometimes speechless to praise Mr. Ananta Kumar the Head of IVHQ Delhi India, Ms. Soumita Halder the kindest person, Mr. Pawan, Mr. Ragu the Cook, who are such a nice and kind team for all volunteers.

I wish everyone join IVHQ, specially IVHQ who wish to do volunteering work in India, I prefer they should choose IVHQ Delhi India since I heartily say the program and team there are second to none.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Some volunteers did not know how to use Uber and Delhi Metro. Herby, I prefer them to use the Delhi Metro which is the most affordable transport system in Delhi.
93 people found this review helpful.
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Kierynn
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Delhi Slum Teaching

This was my first oversea volunteer trip and IVHQ exceeded my expectations. The pre-trip programme is laid out with every detail in mind, it's extremely helpful. While I was there I experienced things I couldn't even dream of and at all times IVHQ provided us with support. The add-on tour at the beginning of the programme was incredibly helpful for getting to know everyone, getting acquainted with the new unfamiliar country you're in and also getting to know the member of the IVHQ team. Overall it was a very professional programme that gave you a great mix of country experience and helping the locals. I would love to see them go further with how in depth the helping aspect of the programme could be. I'm constantly recommending IVHQ to my friend and others who ask me who they should volunteer through.

What would you improve about this program?
There isn't much I can fault with this programme. The location of the hostel could be in a more accessible area
72 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Kierynn, thanks for your review and recommending the program to future volunteers! Your insight about your time on the program is very valuable for future IVHQ volunteers. It sounds like you had an incredible experience in India and truly immersed yourself in the culture! Thanks for being a great IVHQ volunteer and we would love to have you join us again! Samantha - IVHQ Program Manager.

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Jenalee
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IVHQ India

I had the most amazing time this summer on my volunteer trip to India with IVHQ. The organization is so well prepared to handle all of our needs and was available at a moments notice any time we needed them. I felt the online training and the support service from the program guides assisted us in being as prepared as we could have possibly been. All of the other volunteers were absolutely amazing and I am so grateful to say that I have made so many new friends across the globe. The experience was truly humbling and rewarding and I cannot thank IVHQ enough for providing us with these opportunities and making it as seamless and comforting as possible. I would highly recommend this organization who is thinking about volunteering overseas DO IT. It will change your life in the most amazing way possible. Thank you so much to IVHQ and the New Delhi Team! I will never forget you.

What would you improve about this program?
Not applicable
68 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Jenalee - Thanks for sharing your experience about your time on the Delhi progam! It sounds like you had an amazing experience and I'm glad to hear that you felt supported by the team! Your insight about your time on the program is very valuable for future IVHQ volunteers. Thanks for volunteering with IVHQ and we would love to have you join us again! Samantha - IVHQ Program Manager.

Nathan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IVHQ India

My experience with IVHQ was absolutely amazing - never before had I gone on a trip like this and I can definitely say that I am looking forward to doing many more. It's a fantastic way to make a contribution while still travelling the world.

The IVHQ staff were so friendly and more than helpful whenever help was needed. I was lucky enough to be accommodated in a homestay for the first week of my trip, which was a great way to learn about the Indian culture and has really opened my eyes to the very different way of life that exists there. I also found that despite being far away from the centre of New Delhi, the suburban setting really forced me to see and experience what India is really like with such remarkable authenticity. There is no doubt that I learnt more about India than I could have if I had chosen to stay in a hostel or hotel - and the experience was that much more rewarding. Through IVHQ, all the meals were provided and they were all so delicious - I tried dishes that I never would've tried back home.

The project itself was amazing and some of my most fond memories India are from the health clinic and from the schools that I went to. For me, this trip really solidified my passion to pursue a career in medicine and I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to assist in the way that I could. Even though I know I wasn't able to make a massive difference, there was still something special about knowing that I had made even made the slightest contribution to the health crisis in India - and this is something I will remember for a long time.

In addition to the program, India was a beautiful country to visit and combining travel with volunteer work was such a great mix. All in all, I 100% recommend IVHQ as anyones volunteer program. The friendships I made and the experiences we shared are indescribable.

72 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Nathan, thanks for your review and recommending the program to future volunteers! It sounds like you had an incredible experience in India and truly immersed yourself in the culture! Thanks for being a great IVHQ volunteer and we would love to have you back in the future! Samantha - IVHQ Program Manager

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Francisca
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IVHQ-ing in India

IVHQ as a very trustable and supportive platform, it allows anyone (from those passionate for teaching to those wishing to help treat animals) help a variety of communities abroad. With the various programs it offers, it fits to any person. I went with IVHQ to India and had an incredible experience - met amazing people, made friends for life, ingrained Indian culture in myself with such welcoming families/communities, among other valuable gains. All in all, IVHQ provided the support I needed and the program coordinator was always available for any queries.

What would you improve about this program?
I did not look for perfection (as that is impossible), yet there are somethings that could be improved, e.g. introductory activities to get to know other volunteers.
76 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Thank you for your review Francisca, sounds like you had an incredible experience in India! Thank you for your thoughts about where the program can be improved, we are constantly working with our local team to improve the program and volunteer feedback is very valuable. Your advice will also be very valuable for other volunteers and we would love to have you volunteer with IVHQ again in the future! ^Samantha - IVHQ Sri Lanka Program Manager

Questions & Answers

Nope! When I was in India, our orientation group had volunteers of various ages!

It all depends how long you are staying for, while volunteering you do get meals with the families you stay with but some may not like the food and want to eat out, generally India is one of the cheapest places you can visit, if you are purely just going to volunteer and don't intend doing any other activities which is doubtful in India then you won't need much at all, if you are the type to live...

I took a look and you can find the price breakdown for both programs in India below. Hope that helps!