Describing India in a brief text is arguably even more challenging than attempting to depict Europe within a few lines. India is a subcontinent comprising 28 states, each profoundly distinct - it encompasses an immense variety of landscapes ranging from tropical forests to deserts to lofty mountains. With a population of 1.4 billion, the nation boasts 21 official languages, each with its own unique writing system. Ethnic diversity flourishes, spanning Indo-Aryans, Dravids, and indigenous tribes, alongside followers of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and other religions.
Moreover, there exists a fusion of Indian tradition with Western culture, a melding that commenced centuries ago through Portuguese and, particularly, British colonization. Factor in the huge socioeconomic differences within this emerging nation: In India, one encounters living conditions akin to the most impoverished developing countries alongside the high-tech and offerings characteristic of the most advanced global metropolises. Within India, 22% of illiterate individuals coexist alongside the world's most adept IT developers.
Our primary location in India is Jaipur, Rajasthan, where we arrange a wide range of internships, volunteering opportunities, and language programs. Additionally, we organize internships in Mumbai, Delhi, Dharamshala and various other cities and regions, many of which are also accessible as remote internships.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan is situated in the northwest of India and translates to "land of kings." Even predating our modern era, tribes established cities in this region, and mighty kingdoms emerged that endured until the British colonial period in the 19th century. Dominated by the landscapes of the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Mountains, which are adorned with forts and palaces of the Rajput princes, India's largest state by area showcases a rich historical legacy. Owing to its natural beauty and cultural treasures, Rajasthan has become one of the most popular travel destinations in India. Jaipur, a city within Rajasthan, forms part of the famous "Golden Triangle", encompassing the cities of Agra (home to the Taj Mahal), Delhi, and Jaipur.
Jaipur is renowned as the "Pink City" owing to the prevailing hue of its buildings. This city, home to 4 million residents, boasts a multitude of forts, palaces, and temples. Beyond its historical allure, Jaipur fosters an interesting alternative creative scene with trendy cafes, shops, and burgeoning enterprises. The city is also famed for its costume jewelry industry.
In Jaipur, we arrange a diverse array of volunteer work and internship opportunities, spanning areas such as social work, education, culture, medicine and nursing (including medical electives and Ayurveda), business, engineering, IT, design, and more. Additionally, we offer English and Hindi lessons.
We operate our own shared apartment for lodging in Jaipur, although staying with a host family is also an option. As a participant in the program, you can join our weekly cultural activities!
Jodhpur is renowned as the "Blue City" due to the distinctive hue of its buildings. This city, a popular destination for tourists, is dominated by the historic Meherangarh Fortress, perched atop a rock. Jodhpur also serves as the location of a university and is encircled by the Thar Desert.
In both Jodhpur and the desert villages of Setrawa and Viramdeogarh, you have the opportunity to engage in volunteer work or internships centered around education and empowerment, social work, or psychological support for children and women. Within the profoundly patriarchal rural society of the region, women, in particular, encounter barriers to education and participation in social activities.
Accommodation in Rajasthan
Shared Apartment in Jaipur
The apartment in Jaipur features 4-share dorm rooms, separated by gender, all equipped with AC. It comprises 2 western toilets and a shower with hot and cold water. Wifi internet is available.
3 meals per day are included. Breakfast is self-service (coffee, tea, toast, oats, banana, egg, jam). Lunch and dinner are delivered. The meals are vegetarian Indian dishes like chapatis, daal, and vegetables. In the evening, there might be additions like Indian pizza, Indian burgers, and noodle dishes. The apartment also offers a shared kitchen with a microwave, kettle, toaster, and induction cooker that can be used for preparing additional meals or snacks. Filtered drinking water is provided.
There is a guard at the entrance of the building and a CCTV camera on the main door, with a curfew at 10 pm.
The apartment is located in the northern part of the city in a good residential area. A metro station is 500 meters from the building, providing access to the city center, central bus station, and railway station. Several malls are within a 1.5 km distance. The neighborhood has restaurants and parks. The Old City is 9 km away (20 min by taxi), making the location comparatively peaceful and safe with less noise and hustle than in the Pink/Old City.
Host Families in Jaipur
You will live with a local Indian family ready to welcome you as a family member, sharing food and space with you. Each family is carefully chosen to ensure they meet the required living standards for our participants and are interested in cultural exchange.
You can choose a single room or share a room with one more participant of the same sex from our programs. The apartments are equipped with AC and heating, western toilets, hot and cold showers, wifi internet, and filtered drinking water. Meals are included, but you can also access and use the kitchen.
Food includes a vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by the host. Breakfast options include traditional Indian paratha, poha, toasted bread, etc. Lunch and dinner are similar in India and often include lentils, rice, chapati, and fried vegetables.
We are selecting a family for your based on the proximity to your placement location.
Guest House in Jodhpur
Accommodation in Jodhpur is in an attractive, traditionally designed guest house of good standard, in which other program participants still live. There are single and double rooms on the ground floor and on the first floor. All rooms have their own bathroom. The rooms have ceiling fans and/or Indian air coolers. Our participants receive full board (3 meals a day) + free drinking water. Wifi internet is also included, as is access to the washing machine, iron and ironing board, refrigerator and kitchen. Bed linen and towels are provided at no additional cost.
Various Internships in India
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) stands as India's economic nucleus and ranks among the world's largest megacities with a population of 21 million. This city serves as the epicenter of India's financial sector, economy, trade, and fashion. Additionally, it boasts the world's largest film industry in terms of annual film production, famously known as "Bollywood."
We arrange internships spanning various domains in Mumbai, including medical electives, psychology, IT, engineering, media, and business internships, as well as in other major metropolises such as Delhi, Pune, and Bangalore.
You can also do an internship with an Indian company or organization without having to travel. Online communication via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and other video conferencing software makes this possible.
We organize remote/virtual internships from India in fields such as psychology, journalism, IT, media, business, architecture, Ayurveda, and other areas.
You can decide relatively freely how many hours per week you want to invest in your remote/virtual internship.
Our Team in India
Hasmik
Aplav
Pranjal
Govind
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