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Help the Street Children

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Engage with the local/administrative staff and ideate on how to improve the center
  • Stay in a local volunteer house and meets many other fellow volunteers
  • Teach the children, play with them, take them on educational tours of the city, fundraise for their food, clothing, stationery and other basic essentials

Highlights

  • Engage with the local/administrative staff and ideate on how to improve the center
  • Stay in a local volunteer house and meets many other fellow volunteers
  • Teach the children, play with them, take them on educational tours of the city, fundraise for their food, clothing, stationery and other basic essentials
  • Explore Delhi during free time and on weekends
  • Visit Taj Mahal on the weekend
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Spend some quality time and contribute for the overall development and welfare of children from underprivileged backgrounds in Delhi.

    Why it is important

    Delhi, alone, is said to have more than 0.2 million children living on streets, railway tracks, traffic signals, and other roadside areas. Most of these children are runaways from home, due to physical abuse and poverty. 

    Many are orphans, who have no relatives to live with, and ...

    About the program

    Why it is important

    Delhi, alone, is said to have more than 0.2 million children living on streets, railway tracks, traffic signals, and other roadside areas. Most of these children are runaways from home, due to physical abuse and poverty. 

    Many are orphans, who have no relatives to live with, and are forced by misfortune to live such a life. These children can be seen scavenging the rubbish heap for a meal, sleeping between the tracks, often beaten and sexually abused, falling prey to drug peddlers and child traffickers. 

    The project

    Through extensive volunteer work in the street children program in India - Delhi this situation can be tried to be dealt with. Volunteers work at the various contact points or shelter homes, being run by various organizations, which serve as day care centers for these street children. 

    Volunteer work

    The street children volunteer program in India requires a high amount of dedication and personal involvement from the volunteers. A generic list of tasks to be done by the participants under this program includes work, such as; 

    • Taking informal education classes for the children
    • Playing recreational and fun games with the children, while introducing them to different and new activities.
    • Help make them aware and imbibe some good habits in the children; such as, cleanliness, hygiene and greetings.  
    • On some of the days, volunteers can, also, plan a trip with the children to a museum or zoo in Delhi. Such educational trips are very useful for the children where they love spending time and playing with the volunteers.
    • Volunteers can assist in providing love, care, basic literacy, recreation and most importantly spend time and shower affection on them.

    Typical day

    Volunteers joining the street children program in India are required to follow a basic routine on a daily basis. This covers everything from meals to volunteer work and back. 

    It must be noted that every placement functions at a different pace and on separate time-lines making the schedule slightly ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers joining the street children program in India are required to follow a basic routine on a daily basis. This covers everything from meals to volunteer work and back. 

    It must be noted that every placement functions at a different pace and on separate time-lines making the schedule slightly differ at times. A generic daily schedule for volunteers is as follows;

    • Sunday : Arrival in Delhi
    • Monday : Orientation + neighborhood familiarization tour. Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behaviour, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Delhi. Those who chose the Language and Orientation Week will carry on with the same for the entire, rest of the volunteers will begin their volunteer work from Tuesday.
    • Tue to Fri : Volunteer work
    • Breakfast - 08:30 am onwards
    • Working hours at the placement - 10:00 am (volunteers leave the accommodation by 09:30 am) to 04:00 pm
    • Lunch - anywhere between 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (volunteers have to manage lunch on their own expense)
    • Dinner - 06:00 pm onwards
    The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards 

    • Weekends : Free to explore the city (No meal is provide on Sunday, as volunteers are encouraged to try the local cuisines.)

    Free-time activities

    During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, visit internet cafes and the different restaurants in Delhi and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends volunteers visit the neighboring states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Our specialised Travel Desk can help you to ...

    Free-time activities

    During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, visit internet cafes and the different restaurants in Delhi and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends volunteers visit the neighboring states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Our specialised Travel Desk can help you to book tours to any part of India or to neighboring countries like, Nepal. 

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, Insurance, Passport and parental consent(for under 18)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 16:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Airport Pickup
    • Accommodation
    • 2 Meals a day from Mon- Sat
    • Placement to Project
    • Support from Staff
    • Orientation
    • Assistance in booking weekend trips

    Airport Pickup at Indira Gandhi International Airport

    Airport pickup is provided between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Our local coordinator in Delhi will be there at the airport to receive the volunteers and transfer them to their accommodation place.

    Accommodation

    Participants in Delhi are provided accommodation at a conveniently located hostel in South Delhi. Located at just a five-minute walk from a Metro station in South Delhi, the hostel offers easy access to iconic landmarks like the Lotus Temple and Khan market. 

    The hostel has spacious dormitories and private rooms that are perfect for a cozy stay. Whether you're lounging in our cozy common area or enjoying a hearty meal at our in-house cafe, every aspect of your stay is designed for comfort and convenience. Additionally, the hostel has an open outdoor area, which is ideal for connecting with fellow travelers.

    All rooms in the hostel are air conditioned. While bedding is provided, you should bring your own towels and toiletries.

    Upgrades to private single or double rooms are available at extra charges.

    Food & Beverages

    While, staying at the hostel you would be provided with breakfast and dinner. A sample of the meals you can expect are mentioned below.

    • Breakfast - Parantha, Bread, Tea (chai), Jam, Butter, Porridge etc.
    • Dinner - Dal (lentils), vegetable, rice, roti (indian bread), pickle, yogurt may be provided along with some sort of curry.
    For lunch volunteers usually eat close to their placement at a local restaurant, our coordinators would show you around at the time of orientation. This also gives you a chance to eat a variety of food, India has to offer. You would be able to have a comfortable lunch for around $3-$4.

    Vegetarians are welcome!

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi. We assist you to find cheap flights to India. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for India provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in India you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for India. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Volunteers joining the Street Children Program in India needs to arrive at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on the same date as the program start date. This program is available throughout the year with different start dates each month. 

    Arrivals in 2026 are on the following dates :-

    • Jan - 04,18
    • Feb - 01,15
    • March - 01,15
    • April - 05,19
    • May - 03,17
    • June - 07, 21
    • July - 05, 19
    • Aug - 02, 16
    • Sept - 06, 20
    • Oct - 04,18
    • Nov - 01,15
    • Dec - 06, 20


    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $236 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

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    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > India > New Delhi

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