Raksha Foundation is a Bengaluru-based non-profit organisation established in 2019, working to empower underserved communities through education, skill development, employment, and social development. At our Magadi Road centre, we conduct skill development and employability programmes, particularly for women and youth. Our work includes practical training, career guidance, employment support, digital learning, livelihood development, child well-being, health and hygiene, nutrition, environmental awareness, human rights, and community development. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a better future. Volunteers play an important role by contributing their time, skills, ideas, and participation to strengthen our community programmes and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Established in 2011, Give Me Trees is a non-profit organisation actively working towards afforestation, biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, environmental education, and providing livelihoods to local communities. Registered as a trust in 2011 under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, Give Me Trees Trust is now one of the largest tree-planting organisations in India. With the invaluable support of 18,600 volunteers from around the world, we have successfully planted over 2.64 crore trees to date. The founder, Swami Prem Parivartan, also known as Peepal Baba, has personally planted more than 1.27 crore Peepal trees across India.
Deep Griha Society is a community development organisation working with underserved communities in and around Pune, Maharashtra, India, for over six decades. Our work focuses on education, empowerment, healthcare, and sustainable development, supporting children, families, women, senior citizens, and other community members. Volunteers can work directly with our grassroots programmes, contributing to education, child development, community engagement, digital skills, communications, livelihoods, and other activities based on their interests and skills. At Deep Griha, volunteering is a two-way experience where you can share your knowledge, learn about grassroots development, and contribute to practical, community-led solutions.
Shree Guru Jambeshwar Sewa Sansthan (SGJSS) is a registered non-profit society founded in 2007 and based in Jaipur, Rajasthan. For over 18 years, we have worked with smallholder and marginal farming families in the villages of Bikaner and Bharatpur. Inspired by the Bishnoi tradition, which emphasizes protecting trees, wildlife, and water, our work focuses on practical, community-led development. Our programmes cover sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods, environmental conservation, women’s empowerment, rural health, and digital literacy. Volunteers work directly with our field team and community members, supporting activities based on local needs and seasonal priorities. Through hands-on participation, volunteers can gain meaningful experience while contributing to sustainable development in rural Rajasthan.
Shree Swaminarayan International School, Tajpur is an international school committed to combining academic excellence with the overall development of students. We provide a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to think creatively, develop responsibility, and reach their full potential. With modern infrastructure, well-equipped classrooms, experienced teachers, and a value-based approach to education, the school focuses on intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Alongside academics, students participate in sports, cultural activities, leadership development, life-skills programmes, and character building. Inspired by the ideals of the Lord Shree Swaminarayan tradition, we promote discipline, integrity, compassion, respect, and a lifelong love of learning. We also welcome international volunteers, educators, and professionals to contribute through teaching, guest lectures, workshops, mentorship, and cultural exchange, giving students opportunities to learn from different experiences and perspectives while developing as confident global citizens.
Varitra Foundation is a youth-led, Section 8 non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming rural government schools into quality learning spaces and nurturing grassroots changemakers in Haryana, India. Since its inception, the foundation has worked across nearly 60 villages, positively impacting more than 15,000 rural children, youth, and women in the districts of Karnal, Panipat, and Faridabad. Our vision is to strengthen rural education by creating child-friendly learning environments, empowering local communities, and supporting the holistic development of underprivileged children. Through a whole-school transformation approach, we combine infrastructure improvements, learning enhancement, child-centred spaces, and community participation to create lasting change. Our work is guided by four key pillars: - Advocacy with schools and local Panchayats - Innovation in teaching and learning spaces - Leadership development for children and teachers - Community ownership and long-term sustainability
Some places entertain you. Some places educate you. Anandgram quietly changes the way you experience life. Nestled in the peaceful landscapes of northern India, Anandgram is a living community where nature, creativity, mindful living, and meaningful human connections come together. More than a traditional volunteer programme, it offers an opportunity to become part of a welcoming community built on shared experiences, purposeful work, and cultural exchange. Each day brings new opportunities to contribute based on your interests and skills. You might help care for organic gardens, capture stories through photography, create digital content, support eco-construction projects, participate in meditation, or simply share your culture while learning from others. Life moves at a slower pace here. Days begin under open skies, conversations unfold over home-cooked meals, and evenings are filled with connection, reflection, and community. If you're looking for more than a volunteer placement—if you value meaningful experiences, genuine relationships, and a deeper connection with people and nature—Anandgram warmly welcomes you.
Mission Learning is a volunteer-led organisation that brings together like-minded people from across India with a shared goal of creating positive change. We believe in helping people build brighter futures, with education serving as our primary channel for empowerment. Through meaningful volunteer opportunities and community initiatives, we work to inspire learning, spread hope, and bring smiles to the communities we serve.
Our dream is simple: to help villages become places where people can build meaningful lives without having to leave their homes in search of opportunities. We believe that when education, traditional skills, sustainable livelihoods, and a strong sense of community come together, rural villages can thrive for generations. Over the years, that dream has grown into a living community. Today, Shri Timli brings together women artisans, farmers, children, educators, volunteers, and changemakers who share a common purpose—to preserve what is valuable from the past while creating opportunities for the future. Volunteers become part of this community, bringing new ideas, skills, stories, and perspectives while gaining experiences that cannot be found in guidebooks or tourist destinations. Every day is different because village life is wonderfully unpredictable. You might help local women weave handwoven shawls on traditional looms, plant vegetables, document village life through photography, teach English or digital skills, improve our website, or simply share conversations over chai with our neighbours. Life here is simple. We wake up to birdsong and mountain views, enjoy home-cooked meals prepared with local ingredients, work alongside villagers, and spend evenings sharing stories under clear Himalayan skies. There is no rush, no city noise, and very little distraction—just an opportunity to reconnect with nature, people, and yourself. Whether you're an artist, teacher, filmmaker, designer, engineer, gardener, writer, student, or simply someone curious about rural life, there is always a place for you here. You don't need to be highly skilled; what matters most is kindness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Spark-A-Change Foundation (SAC) is a 10-year-old Mumbai-based NGO registered as a Public Charitable Trust with 12AA, 80G, CSR-1, and FCRA certifications. - Vision: Every child receives education and has access to equal opportunities for a better future. - Mission: To create transformational change in school-going children from low-income backgrounds by providing knowledge, values, skills, and support through joyful and positive learning experiences. SAC connects children with well-intentioned, educated adults who help them develop confidence, achieve their potential, and excel in life. - Programs: SAC aims to support students and youth throughout their educational and vocational journeys through in-school and after-school mentoring programs delivered by educated, skilled, and passionate individuals. These programs are supplemented with co-curricular activities designed to provide holistic developmental experiences and help create responsible future citizens.
Teach students at our centre while supporting community initiatives, including clean-up campaigns, distribution drives, and other meaningful social impact activities.
We strive to spread environmental awareness and promote a regenerative lifestyle through impactful eco-friendly, circular practices.
BLESS is a longstanding development organization implementing impactful projects in rural development, women’s empowerment, education, and health. Guided by a mission to create inclusive and sustainable communities, we work closely with grassroots groups. Volunteers can expect structured field activities, community interaction, and meaningful learning experiences.
We are community members hosting international volunteers since 1988. We have welcomed volunteers from 32 countries and provide clean, comfortable accommodation and traditional Indian home-cooked organic meals. Volunteers have opportunities to interact with the local community, teach English to school students and children, and learn local and Hindi languages. They can also learn local crafts and arts, enjoy living close to nature with fresh air, and experience local customs and traditions. Participants may also join local fairs, cultural events, and Hindu religious celebrations, depending on the season and timing.