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Social Work in Jaipur, India

Duration

1 - 52 weeks

Language requirements

English

Availability

All year

Age

16+

Price starts with

550 EUR

Type of program

Volunteering or Internship

We can arrange volunteer work and supervised internships in various non-profit organizations in Jaipur that support disadvantaged people in fields such as social work, education, policy-making, psychology, and related disciplines.
Description

Shelter for Boys Rescued from Child Labor

The shelter for boys rescued from child labor is run by a non-profit organization in Jaipur. Since 2019, it has provided temporary accommodation, food, medical care, basic education, and psychosocial support for up to 35 boys aged 6-18, staying at the shelter. Between 2019 and 2025, the shelter has taken in approximately 900 boys.

The goal is to locate the children's parents within six months. If successful, the boys are reintegrated into their families through the social welfare office. After their return, the respective state’s social authorities regularly monitor whether the child remains in the family environment and receives adequate care. If no parents are found, the boys are placed in an orphanage. Since the home was established, only 16 cases have remained where no family members could be identified. The organization employs a total of 22 staff members, 12 of whom work directly in the shelter.

Many of the boys come from economically weak regions of India, particularly West Bengal and Bihar. They were previously exploited in child labor in Jaipur, often in dangerous working environments such as metal workshops, the textile industry, restaurants, or the begging industry, where children are sent onto the streets to beg but must hand over their earnings to superiors. In metal workshops, they often work with open flames without any protective measures, suffering burns that, in some cases, lead to blindness. In these precarious working conditions, they earn only $10-20 per month and receive just one meal a day.

Girls are typically not involved by this form of child labor but instead work as domestic workers in households.


Tasks for Volunteers and Interns:

The boys’ shelter offers volunteers and interns (minimum age: 16) the opportunity to actively contribute to the care and development of the children. Responsibilities include:

  • One-on-one and group discussions with the boys to promote their well-being
  • Playing games and doing sports activities for physical and mental strengthening
  • Teaching English and basic school subjects such as writing, reading, and mathematics (the boys do not attend a regular school during their stay at the shelter)
  • Conducting workshops on children's rights and child protection
  • Organizing cultural activities to promote intercultural understanding
  • Supporting the NGO with administrative tasks (e.g., fundraising, documentation)

  • Volunteers and interns work closely with the shelter director, who holds a master's degree in social work. However, direct access to confidential information about the boys is not permitted.


    Other Projects of the Organization

    In addition to the boys' shelter, the NGO runs other social projects where volunteers and interns can get involved:

  • Retirement home with 15 residents – You can spend time with the elderly, engage in conversations, and organize games or hobbies.
  • Social enterprise with four women – They make bags and laptop sleeves.
  • Microfinance program – Supports women in starting small businesses such as restaurants, vegetable carts, or small shops.
  • Education center in a slum – Teach English and sewing; the presence of foreign volunteers increases motivation among beneficiaries.
  • Support program for women – Provides free hygiene products, pregnancy counseling, and nutritional support (only for female volunteers).

  • This organization is suitable for volunteer work, where anyone aged 16 and older who is motivated to contribute can participate, as well as for supervised internships in fields such as social work, education, and related disciplines. The minimum duration is 2 weeks.


    Afterschool Care and Education for Slum Children

    The organization supports children from migrant worker families who come from villages in India's poorest states, such as West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand, as well as Nepal. Most belong to the so-called drum player and beggar caste, who have no formal education and are highly marginalized in Indian society. These families lack official documents and a permanent residence in Jaipur, meaning they are not registered anywhere and the children are therefore excluded from public schools. The fathers usually work as laborers on construction sites, while the mothers work as domestic helpers. In many cases, the children must support their parents with these jobs, significantly limiting their future prospects.

    To enable these children to access formal education, the NGO arranges sponsorships for school enrollment. For $600 per year, a child can attend a private English medium school. Currently, the organization supports 40 children through this program. Since many of the children do not speak English or Hindi but instead the regional languages from their home states, there is a significant language barrier that makes integration into the formal school system difficult. Most of these children are the first generation in their families to attend school.

    Additionally, the NGO runs a free educational center attended by around 80 children aged 6-14. Classes take place daily from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and are divided into different age groups: lower kindergarten, upper kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. Here, the children receive lessons in English, Hindi, and science.

    Beyond education, the organization also arranges regular health checkups and food support for families in need.


    Tasks for Volunteers and Interns:

    The organization offers volunteer opportunities for anyone aged 16 and older. Supervised internships in social work, education, and related fields are also available. The minimum commitment is one week. Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting one-hour lessons in English, math, or computer skills from Monday to Friday
  • Organizing a weekly "fun class" to enhance practical and creative skills
  • Providing career guidance and mentoring for older students
  • Supporting the organization with administrative tasks, social media, and fundraising


  • Shelter for Girls in Difficult Circumstances

    This facility in Jaipur provides a home for 35 girls aged 8-18 who are from challenging social backgrounds and are either HIV-positive or affected by HIV within their families. About half of the girls are orphans, while the other half still have one living parent. Social services place them in the facility as they would not receive adequate support in their original living conditions.

    Many of the girls come from low-education families, often from slums, where their single parents or relatives are unable to properly care for them. A lack of awareness and understanding of HIV leads to neglected medication use and misinformation, sometimes resulting in the girls being ostracized from their families.

    The facility is committed to providing the girls with a high-quality education. They attend a private English-language school from Monday to Saturday. Many later go on to university.


    Tasks for Volunteers:

    Volunteering at this facility is only available for female volunteers aged 16 and older. You will work daily from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM after the girls return from school. Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching: Volunteers teach for two hours daily and assist with homework.
  • Accompanying medical visits: Foreign volunteers often help ensure the girls receive better treatment at public hospitals.
  • Everyday support: Helping with laundry and minor daily tasks.
  • Administrative tasks: Assisting with office work and documentation.
  • Fundraising: Helping organize fundraising events.

  • This placement is suitable for volunteer placements for female volunteers aged 16 and above who are motivated and dedicated. The minimum duration is 1 week.


    Home for Boys in Difficult Life Situations

    The placement is taking place in a supervised residential facility for 35 boys aged 6 to 18. All of the boys are HIV-positive and come from poor families in rural Jaipur. Although they have parents or relatives, these caregivers often struggle to provide the necessary support due to a very low level of education, as well as stigma and discrimination.

    At the facility, the boys receive not only medical care but also access to high-quality education and psychosocial support. They attend a private English-language school, which they reach by school bus from Monday to Saturday. Their daily routine is highly structured:

  • 2:15 PM – Return from school by bus
  • 2:45 PM – Lunch
  • 3:30 – 5:30 PM – Study and homework time
  • 5:30 PM – Afternoon snack
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Sports and games (carrom, cricket, football), TV
  • 7:00 PM – Prayer time
  • 7:30 PM – Yoga

  • Additionally, the boys participate in creative workshops offered by local volunteers. For example, on Wednesdays, they receive guitar lessons during their sports and playtime (6-7 PM), and on Saturdays, they attend Bollywood dance classes.

    Whenever possible, the boys visit their families, particularly during religious festivals and holidays.

    Beyond medical care, which includes regular medication, the boys also have access to a psychologist and a social worker.


    Tasks for Volunteers:

    Volunteer shifts take place in the afternoons after the boys return from school. Key responsibilities include:

  • Teaching & Homework Support: Assisting during study time in various school subjects
  • Leisure Activities: Organizing games and sports such as cricket and football
  • Workshops & Creative Activities: Depending on their skills, volunteers can offer music, art, or sports workshops
  • Daily Life Support: Helping the boys with everyday tasks
  • Mental and Emotional Support: Spending time with the children, listening to them, and being a positive role model

  • This placement is suitable for volunteer work, and anyone aged 16 and above who is motivated to contribute can participate. The minimum duration is one week.


    Education for Women and Children in the Slum

    Volunteering and internships are available at two slum education centers in Jaipur, run by a large non-profit organization that also operates a formal school, women's empowerment projects, and shelters for women and children. As a volunteer and/or intern, you will be involved in the following activities:

  • Afternoon Education Centers for Girls - Since 2014, the organization has been running two afternoon learning and support centers for girls aged 9 to 18 (grades 7-10) in Jaipur’s slum areas. The daily lessons cover subjects such as science, mathematics, IT, English, and social sciences. Additionally, there is a weekly life skills training session, as well as counseling and financial support for children who wish to pursue further education. As a volunteer or intern, you can either teach independently or assist local teachers.
  • Vocational Training for Women - In the two centers, women also receive daily training from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in sewing, beauty care, and entrepreneurial skills to help them start and manage small businesses in these fields. The participants in these courses are almost exclusively Muslim women. This activity is only open to female volunteers and interns.
  • Life Skills for Dalit Women - Twice a week, the organization offers counseling and training sessions for women from Dalit communities (historically known as the "Untouchables") on topics such as employability, hygiene, and nutrition. This activity is only open to female volunteers and interns.
  • Saturday Activities at a Slum School - The NGO runs a formal school in the slum for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. On Saturdays, volunteers and interns can conduct creative learning sessions, fun activities, and practical lessons such as yoga, dance, games, and art.

  • Volunteer placements are open to anyone aged 18 and above who is motivated to get involved. The minimum duration for volunteer placements is 2 weeks.

    Additionally, supervised internships are available in the fields of social work, policy making, psychology (practical life counseling and behavioral counseling), and related disciplines.

    Interns typically spend three days per week with field work and two days per week on office tasks. They are required to write weekly reports as well as a final report at the end of their internship. Interns receive supervision from the organization’s founder, who holds a Master’s degree in Social Work. The organization also has other professionals, including a psychologist, who can provide internship supervision. The minimum duration for supervised internships is 4 weeks.

    Volunteers and interns may also visit and learn about other projects run by the organization, but they cannot actively participate in them. These include a children’s home and a women’s shelter that provides protection for survivors of domestic violence.


    Program details

    Rates

    Who can join

    Anyone can take part in both volunteer work and internships. There are no formal requirements—you just need to be motivated.

    The minimum age and minimum duration vary depending on the organization. These details are specified in the descriptions of each organization.

    Program start

    Flexible

    Getting there

    You would fly to Jaipur International Airport (JAI). If you book accommodation with us in the shared apartment or with a host family, airport pickup from Jaipur Airport (JAI) is included.

    Visa

    Many nationalities can participate in this program using an e-Tourist Visa, which you apply for online on the official website (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html). This visa is available for various durations, with each stay in India not exceeding 180 days in a calendar year. We cannot provide any supporting documents, should the e-Visa not be available for your nationality.

    Accommodation Options

    Shared serviced 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 Family 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.

    Extras

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    English Lessons in Jaipur

    In Jaipur, India, we offer one-on-one English lessons. Classes usually take place in our office in Jaipur from Mondays to Fridays. As it is individual instruction, it can be tailored to your needs and interests. Course materials are included in the tuition fees. All instructors hold an Indian qualification as language teachers.

    The intensity is 60 minutes per session on five days a week. You can book a certain number of weeks under "Extras" while the minimum duration is two weeks.  

    At the end of the course, participants receive a certificate confirming the duration and content of the lessons.

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    Hindi Lessons in Jaipur

    In Jaipur, India, we offer one-to-one Hindi lessons. Classes usually take place in our office in Jaipur from Mondays to Fridays. As it is individual instruction, it can be tailored to your needs and interests. Course materials are included in the tuition fees. All instructors hold an Indian qualification as language teachers.

    The intensity is 60 minutes per session on five days a week. You can book a certain number of weeks under "Extras" while the minimum duration is two weeks.  

    At the end of the course, participants receive a certificate confirming the duration and content of the lessons.

    Book or Send an Inquiry

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    Extension 1 week incl. dorm room accommodation (shared) on full board

    + 140.00 €

    Extension 1 week incl. twin room accommodation (shared) on full board

    + 190.00 €

    Extension 1 week incl. single room accommodation on full board

    + 220.00 €

    Extension 1 week incl. host family accommodation on full board

    + 190.00 €

    1 week Hindi language lessons (private tutor, on-site), 1 hr/day, 5 days/week (min. 2 weeks)

    + 160.00 €

    1 week English language lessons (private tutor, on-site), 1 hr/day, 5 days/week (min. 2 weeks)

    + 160.00 €
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    What is included?

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    • Arrangement of your Internship
    • Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
    • Access to the World Unite! Knowledge Base which has preparation materials including intercultural preparation, compiled particularly for your destination
    • Preparation Session via Zoom, together with further participants
    • Arrangements of the Documents you need for your Visa Application and assistance with local registration (if required) but not the official government fees for the visa
    • Pick-up and Transfers from/to Jaipur airport (JAI) on arrival and departure
    • Personal support staff at our international office
    • Accompanying you to your placement on your first day of internship
    • 24 Hours emergency support by local support team
    • Local SIM Card with 600 Rs. airtime credit
    • Issuance of Confirmations/Certificates for your university, scholarship, insurance, etc. and filling out/signing Internship Contracts for your university
    • Participation in World Unite! Cultural Workshops in Jaipur at no extra cost!
    • For the CO2 compensation of your long-haul flights: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro

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    • Accommodation and Meals
    • Travel to/from India 
    • Official fees for Visa
    • Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance)
    • Personal Expenses
    • Vaccinations
    • Local Transport

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    this program
     

    Professional organizations with various specializations.

     

    Choice of shared housing or homestay accommodation. 

     

    Support from our team before and during your placement.

     

    Weekly cultural activities and workshops. 

     

    Available as supervised internships. 

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    Questions?

    your consultant for this program is

    Miriam Gebert

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