About Us
Sambhali Trust is an independent community-based non-profit working to create greater opportunities for vulnerable communities in Rajasthan, India, through training, education, health support, and livelihood initiatives.
Founded by Govind Singh Rathore in Jodhpur in 2007, Sambhali grew from a local response to the inequalities experienced by women and children in the surrounding community. Sambhali has grown into a wider network of programmes supporting women, girls, children and other marginalized people across Rajasthan.
Our work is grounded in the belief that effective change stems from people having the knowledge, confidence, skills and support to shape their own future. We go beyond short-term solutions by working alongside communities to strengthen education, livelihoods, safety, and social inclusion.
Sambhali projects operate primarily across Jodhpur, Setrawa and Jaisalmer.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
- Your Impact: Contribute to community-led projects supporting women, children, and marginalized communities.
- Meaningful Volunteering: Use your skills and time where they are genuinely needed.
- Community Learning: Experience Rajasthan beyond tourism through cultural exchange, learning, and new connections.
- Inclusive Environment: Join a welcoming community of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Safety & Responsibility: Established safeguarding, inclusion, health, and safety policies protect volunteers and communities.
- Empowerment Focus: Support sustainable livelihoods through education, vocational training, and empowerment programs.
- Local Partnership: Work alongside local teams and community members, ensuring efforts reflect genuine needs and promote community ownership.
- Diverse Opportunities: Contribute through teaching, administration, events, digital literacy, data monitoring, documentation, or fundraising, based on your skills.
Requirements
- English proficiency: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.
- Time commitment: A stay of at least two months is preferred, although a shorter stay may be considered.
- Flexibility: Volunteers must be adaptable, as responsibilities and activities may change according to the needs of the Sambhali program.
- Relevant skills or experience: Teaching, English, mathematics, arts and crafts, sewing, administration, Excel, SEO, grant-writing experience, communication content, or related areas are beneficial.
- Application documents: CV/resume and personal statement, and complete the required Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct.
- Visa: For international volunteers, the correct visa should be obtained according to the FRRO regulations.
- Safeguarding and conduct: Volunteers must follow Sambhali Trust’s Volunteer Agreement, Code of Conduct, safeguarding, and other organizational guidelines.
Volunteer experience
Your day will vary depending on your assigned volunteering role, but a typical schedule looks like this:
- 10:00–14:00 – Project work.
- 14:00–14:30 – Lunch break.
- 14:30–16:30 – Continue work at the centers, or move to the boarding house to assist with teaching the children.
- 17:00 – Free time.
No fixed fee
We recommend staying at Durag Niwas, the guesthouse associated with Sambhali Trust, where volunteers receive discounted rates. It's just a short walk from Sambhali Trust's headquarters. This is recommended, not compulsory.
Three meals a day are included, plus tea and coffee.
Room rates vary depending on accommodation type:
Single room – 35,000 rupees per month.
Shared room – 25,000 rupees per month.
Dormitory – 18,000 rupees per month.
Meals provided through accommodation.
Spend your free time exploring Jodhpur, the 'Blue City'. Enjoy the Clock Tower markets, explore the blue lanes, and visit the Mehrangarh Fort along with other famous heritage sites.
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