Why volunteer in India?

India’s challenges are the world’s challenges. The country’s economic power is growing on the daily, but with this growth comes an increase in social inequality and environmental degradation. India continues to be the focus of international development initiatives, run and supported by  local NGOs. Local change makers attempt to solve challenges that institutional organisations have not been able to solve, by using innovative and creative thinking.

Get a Glimpse of so Many Indias

But India is so much more than social inequality and pictures of poverty. India’s unique gifts of beauty, diversity and grit make it a place like no other. It is a land of so many cultures, cuisines, contrasts, and communities thriving amidst constant change. Between the ancient and the modern, traditional and commercial, rural and urban, rich and poor, volunteers in India find themselves inspired with a new perspective on life.

Volunteer in India and Experience Growth

To volunteer in India is one of the most fulfilling experiences that will stimulate your mind and stir your soul. Working abroad and collaborating with local staff as part of an NGO or social enterprise opens the door for new learnings about yourself and the world.

Projects you can support when volunteering in India

There are many ways you can share your skills in India as a volunteer.

Skilled Impact organises placements across a range of different project focuses, including: English teaching, healthcare and medicine, women’s empowerment, business and social entrepreneurship and disability care.

Our support for your volunteer experience in India

We understand that India at times can be challenging and feel intense. But together with our experienced in country partners and their local staff, we will provide you with constant support and guidance. Once upon a time, we were also new to India. So with our 10+ years of experience in volunteer management, our local and international team members can apply their experience to anticipate your needs.

Skilled Impact’s support spans across your entire volunteer experience in India. From planning your travel, to ensuring your health and safety as a volunteer in India, to getting the most out of your experience – we will be with you along the way.

For a more detailed breakdown of the support you’ll receive as a Skilled Impact volunteer in India, check out our Safety and Support practices.

Hyderabad, capital of the unique state of Telangana

Telangana is the newest state in India, after it separated with Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Hyderabad, as the capital city, is constantly growing and developing. It is located in the south of India, and provides a great starting point to explore the country before, during or after your volunteer experience.

Hyderabad is an incredibly city that offers an interesting mix of cultures and cuisines. From the buzzy streets of the Old City, to the serenity of the big KBR park and the bordering neighbourhoods of Banjara and Jubilee Hills, to the commercial centres in High Tech City and Gachibowli. Hyderabad is a bit of everything with lots of things to do.