India Volunteer Quest
Volunteer in India: 6 or 12 months

"My experience in India has been more than is possible to put in words. The children of this country are of so full of exuberance, and happiness. They truly inspire and humble me. Whatever obstacles arise are quickly put into perspective when your concentration is teaching, learning from, spending time with, and getting to really know these children. There is nothing else like it, and I can assure you that you will never forget nor regret the time spent with them."

-Alisa, United Planet volunteer in India

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work at local organizations and immersion in the host community.

Volunteer opportunities begin August and January of each year:

1) Social work – Volunteers work closely with homeless people who suffer from various causes of poverty in addition to health problems.  Duties can include talking and interacting with the clients, care giving, creating workshops or activities, and assisting the staff wherever needed.

2) Education – Volunteers assist children and young people to gain practical skills to strengthen their future. Activities include sports, music, computer classes and language classes. Volunteers can also help children from underprivileged backgrounds in areas such as fundraising assistance for the organization, supervising workshops as well as furthering their education and personal development.

Volunteer Accommodations

Volunteers live with host families or on-site at the work project.

Are you interested in volunteering in India? Read more about ICDE - the ICYE partner in India!

Read about the application process, deadlines and program fees for the India Quest.

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate in the India Quest.

• United Planet can send volunteers who are citizens of the United States and Canada or those who are currently living in the U.S. and Canada.  Citizens and residents of other countries must contact the ICYE partner in their home country. United Planet can send people from any country to our short-term Quest locations for 1-12 week programs.  Some of our short-term volunteer placements can be extended for longer stays.  Please contact us for more information about volunteering with United Planet.