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
Apr 03, 2025
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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!

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Program Reviews

4.94 Rating
based on 118 reviews
  • 5 rating 94.07%
  • 4 rating 5.93%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Impact 4.8
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Safety 4.95
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Jeslyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Bahut accha!

If you're worried about coming to India because of all you've heard on the news, DON'T. India is an amazinggg country with lovely, helpful people and if it's your first time going there, then going with IVHQ is a good place to start. They will help you get adjusted and will take care of everything. Volunteering at the Bal Vidhaya Niketan school through IVHQ was one of the best decisions I ever made. Teaching the children was so overwhelming and rewarding and I am definitely going to miss them and India.

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

Hi Jeslyn, Thanks for choosing to volunteer with IVHQ. It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience on our Slum Teaching project in Delhi. See you on another IVHQ program soon.

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Seda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

amazing month in india0

I have spent an amazing month in india.
I enjoyed everything that I lived here. My host family, Rashmi and Rohit are two wonderful people and they have been like a real family to me. I enjoyed very much staying with them and had a lot of fun during my stay. I am thankful to them for their everyday hospitality and kindness and for all that they did for me. I loved volunteering in India and working with the children, it changed my perspective of seeing things. I wish I could stay longer.

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

Hi Seda, Thanks for the review. It's great to hear you enjoyed your 4 weeks volunteering on our Childcare project in Delhi. Thanks for being an IVHQer!

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Maria
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

India delhi ivhq

Came here was a huge step for me, I was leaving my comfort zone for the first time so I was scared but as soon I as I arrived in the airport there were other volunteers that at time I didn't knew and today I call friends because they are people that I won't forget, people who shared this amazing experience with me and that made feel like home. E felt the same thing when I went to my host family first it's strange but then they became family to you. When we put our fears aside and actually embrace the experience we finally star seeing how amazing it is.

What would you improve about this program?
I was doing childcare and I had some issues that I'm sure other volunteers had, when we try to teach English to the children the teacher doesn't help much because most of them don't know how to speak English so the communication between the volunteers and the teacher can be hard sometimes and since the children also don't speak English teaching can became a nightmare sometimes.
72 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Maria, It's great that you stepped out of your comfort zone and had this experience, it sounds like it is one that you will never forget. Thanks for taking the time to review your experience volunteering in India with IVHQ and we hope to have you on another program again in the future.

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Rachel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

INDIA!!

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What would you improve about this program?
Nothing, I loved everything!
68 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Rachel, Thanks for sharing your thoughts from your experience volunteering with IVHQ in India. It's great that you felt welcomed and cared for by the local team and your host family. Thanks for being an IVHQer.

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Samantha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

India delhi ivhq

I had the most experience my host family was a home away from home and without them I don't think my experience would have been as amazing.and the placement was the most rewarding and amazing experience working with the kids and getting to understand the culture properly

What would you improve about this program?
I wouldn't change anything and I'm definitely coming back
74 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hey Samantha, thanks for sharing about your experience in Delhi, India. IVHQ are so glad you that felt at home with your host family and that you created amazing memories! Thanks for being an IVHQer, we can't wait to have you on another program in the future!

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Shannon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life-changing Experience

I'm a student, and it had always been my dream to travel
to India. The IVHQ program in Delhi was perfect. I was able to get a very full experience that involved travel and volunteer work. I always felt safe and supported with the staff, and they went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and comfortable. I did the slum teaching project, and I also felt like my work was very rewarding. The kids and my host family were amazing. I had the best experience possible. I HIGHLY reccomend this program for anyone who is excited about traveling and volunteering abroad. I had the time of my life.

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

Hi Shannon, Thanks for the recommendation! It's great to have you as an IVHQer and we are stoked that you had such a memorable volunteer experience in India. See you on another IVHQ program soon!

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Dolly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching in India Experience

The experience here in India is life changing. It opened my eyes to the different conditions. Honestly, it has set my dream of going to medical school and helping more people. Everyone here is kind and very welcoming to us even though we were foreigners. The students at school are my favorite. They have so much energy, so much to learn, and so much to share. It was always exhausting after teaching, but it was worth it. I will miss the people here the most.

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

Hi Dolly, It's great to hear from you! We are so glad to hear that you had such a positive experience volunteering with IVHQ in Delhi. Thanks for being an IVHQer. Good luck at medical school!!

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brogan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible India with IVHQ!

What an amazing experience! This is my 2nd time with IVHQ and it has been even better than the first. From the minute we arrived we were made to feel very welcome and very much a part of the family we have stayed with. IVHQ have really gone out of their way to ensure that we are happy and well looked afyer. The children have been a delight to work with and I truly feel I'm leaving a little piece of my heart behind in Faridabad. We have had a lot of fun and not only learnt a lot about India but also ourselves. I'm already thinking about my next IVHQ experience in India and I haven't even left yet!

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

Hi Brogan, We are stoked to hear that you had such a positive experience. Thanks for sharing your thoughts of you experience volunteering with IVHQ in India. We look forward to seeing you back on another program soon. It’s great to have you as a multi-trip IVHQer!

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!