NGO Development Volunteer Project abroad
A volunteer project in India working with NGO Development to bring sustainable development in the village and tribal communities of Southern India. Gain work experience while living in India like a local, immersing yourself in cultural activities in the evenings and exploring the country on weekend trips.
Location: Bangalore, India
Duration: 4-12 weeks
This Internship is For: International Undergraduates, Recent Graduates, Sabbatical, GAP Year, Travelers from all over the world who want to make an impactful contribution to India, Those looking to learn about community issues &Those who want to learn about Indian culture through small-scale development
Volunteer Abroad in India in NGO Development Day to Day Tasks
A 4 to 12 Week NGO Development volunteer project. India has some of the most diverse regional artisans that pass their culture through the generations. Volunteers would be working towards bringing sustainable development in the village and tribal communities of Southern or Northeastern India. The project aims to create awareness about the plight of underprivileged communities by providing market linkage. The NGO focuses on harnessing the skills and traditions of the rural people to increase their income in the low-monetization economy that is prevalent where they live. The NGO helps sustain these communities by ensuring the livelihood of local artisans by promoting their products and ensuring they get fair trade, fair wages, and preserving their century old traditions and artistic talents. They do in this the forms of various events and projects where they aim to bring positive stories about the artisans as well as provide them with resources to get out of the cycle of poverty.
Through this project you will get involved in
Branding the NGO
Helping out at the fair trade shop/center
Marketing the fair trade goods
Brainstorming ideas for improvement
Skills development trainings
Learn how to work with data to help create water policies and community suggestionsConfidence building projects for the artisans
Awareness initiatives (such as going to exhibitions, food festivals, cultural festivals for the artisans)
Creating design material
Assisting in operations of the center as needed
A Day in the Life of an NGO Development Volunteer in India
7:30 AM: Breakfast and Get Ready
8:30 AM: Catch a tuk-tuk, walk or metro to your internship
9:00 AM-12:30 PM: Arrive at your Internship and sit in on a pitch meeting with an international client.
12:30 PM-1:15 PM: Go out for a South Indian lunch with other interns or coworkers
INTERN VOICES
Audrey from Canada discusses her experience working with young girls in India on health, hygiene and education.
1:15 PM-3:30 PM: Begin planning a social media campaign for a an upcoming business conference.
3:30 PM: Catch a tuktuk to a local cafe to meet up with local friends or other international interns for coffee.
5:30 PM: Watch a classical South Indian dance performance at the theater
7:30 PM: Dinner at a rooftop cafe in the city with other interns and local friends
10 PM: Sleep and rest for the next day at your internship
Program Fees: $ 595 USD (+Tax)
What’s Included:
Pre-Departure Support: health, culture, safety training and packing, flight and airport pickup guidance
Visa Invitation Letter to India (if needed)
Airport Pickup and Drop Off in India
Welcome Lunch with Community Manager and Other Interns
A Walking tour of immediate neighborhood and downtown Bangalore city
In-Country Orientation
Introductions to Project, and co-workers
24/7 support for health and safety
Guidance on Cultural Activities and Weekend Trips
Reference letter and resume review post internship completion
What’s Not Included:
Flights
Visa
Travel Insurance
Housing
Food
Transportation
All other expenses for shopping, activities or weekend trips
Housing, Food, Transport & Location
Housing
Our international volunteers and interns come from a variety of different backgrounds. Accordingly, we have identified a handful of great housing options during your time abroad. From coliving apartments where you share common spaces with young professionals to homestays and serviced apartments, we can help you choose a housing option that's close to your placement and according to your lifestyle.
Food
Your first welcome meal is on us! After that, depending on your housing arrangement, you may cook meals, eat out or have an in-house cook who prepares breakfast and dinner. Most volunteers/interns like to eat out with their co-workers during lunch as well as on the weekends when they are often traveling.
Transportation
Depending on where your placement is in relation to your housing, you may choose to walk, take an auto rickshaw, Uber or Ola app, or a bus to work everyday. We generally recommend interns stay no more than 30 minutes away from workplace in order to reduce commute times. Our team will help orient you to the transportation system in your first few days so that you feel comfortable to try it on your own.
Location
Our programs take place in southern India in a small tech city called Bangalore (Bengaluru). We love living and working here due to the ease of English, incredibly progressive attitude, tons of non-profits, amazing variety of restaurants and cultural activities and close proximity to weekend trips like Kerala, Goa, Hampi and Coorg.
After Work Cultural Activities for International Volunteers
Immerse yourself in the bustling city life and cultural heritage of india with the modern luxuries of a thriving metropolitan city.
Cooking classes to learn to make a variety of vegan Indian dishes
Language classes to learn the Bangalore Kannada vernacular dialect
Dance classes to learn classical Indian dances such as Odissi, Kathak and more
Yoga classes to learn an effective way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve health and fitness
Weekend Trips
We organize weekend trips for international volunteers around Southern India. You can go houseboating in Kerala, rickshaw through the ruins of Hampi, bask on the golden beaches of Goa, trek through the jungles of Coorg, cafe hop through the French Quarter of Pondicherry, or marvel at the palaces of Mysore.
Kerala
Pondicherry
Goa
Hampi
Coorg
Mysore