Volunteering With India — Street Children Volunteer Program (Jaipur)
Volunteering With India
Create a free account to applyTeach basic English and maths to rescued, orphaned and underprivileged children in Jaipur, running creative lessons, sports and hygiene sessions alongside local staff and an English-speaking coordinator. Gain hands-on humanitarian experience, cultural immersion and, on request, a volunteer certificate upon successful completion.
The Street Children Volunteer Program in Jaipur (Volunteering With India) places international volunteers with Bal Basera and partner local NGOs to support rescued, orphaned and underprivileged children. Volunteers assist with teaching basic English and mathematics, homework support, creative learning activities, arts and crafts, sports, health and hygiene awareness, meal support and childcare.
No previous teaching experience is required; volunteers work alongside local staff and an English-speaking coordinator. The program is available year-round with flexible weekly start dates (organisers recommend arriving on a Sunday to begin on Monday).
Accommodation options include shared host-family homestays (included), with private-room upgrades available at extra cost. The program fee covers airport pickup in Jaipur, three meals a day, daily transport to the project, orientation, program materials and 24/7 local support.
Weekends are free for sightseeing and optional cultural activities. This opportunity is suitable for students, gap-year travellers, families and solo participants seeking hands-on childcare and community development experience.
Participants gain practical humanitarian and childcare experience, cultural immersion, and (on request) a volunteer certificate upon successful completion.
Volunteer certificate upon request
Weekly Sunday starts, year-round
Location
- No qualifications or previous experience required
- Open to international volunteers, students, gap year travellers, families, and solo travellers
- Volunteers should be caring, patient, enthusiastic, and willing to work with children from difficult backgrounds
- Recommended minimum stay: 1 week
- Under-18s should travel only with parental consent; ask VWI about supervision and safeguarding before booking.
$350
Program fees start at US$350 for the first week (each additional week US$250). Fees cover accommodation (shared homestay), three vegetarian meals daily, airport pickup in Jaipur, daily transport to the project, orientation, program materials, local coordinator support, and weekend sightseeing. Upgrades (private room, luxury homestay, hotel) and airport pickup from Delhi are available at extra cost. A 5% bank/transfer charge will be added to payments. Fees do not include international flights, visa, insurance, monument entry fees, or personal expenses.
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