CiENViDAS AASHRAY Orphanage – Jaipur, India

The volunteers you’ll live with come from all over the world and are very different people. But sharing such a profound experience gives the volunteer house a warm atmosphere of companionship and friendship that you feel the moment you land. It’s something close, something special.

Your day starts with breakfast at the volunteer house before you head to the project, where you will receive a warm welcome. International volunteers are highly valued and respected in India. You will usually work from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 or 1:00 p.m. After lunch and some free time, you may return to the project. It is deeply rewarding work, and many volunteers feel they receive as much from the experience as they give.

In the afternoons, back at the volunteer house, you’ll have free time to explore the city or take part in the program’s cultural immersion activities. And weekends… free to rest, or to travel to Agra (a visit to the incredible Taj Mahal) and to Pushkar, a Hindu sanctuary city with its impressive market and sacred lake, where Gandhi’s ashes were scattered. And not forgetting the camel safari.

This is the trip we offer you…
Are you really going to put it off?

The Volunteer House in Jaipur is ideally located for project participants: a residential area near the center, with shops, restaurants, a hospital, transportation, etc. It has rooms for 1 to 4 people with a cooler and bathroom, shared lounges and dining room, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a washing machine with drying rack, fridges, a bookcase, lockers, and more.

And always under the supervision and care of the coordinator. Everything so you feel at home.

As for the food, Indian dishes are prepared that are, yes, a little spicy, but you’re sure to love them. Rice, legumes, wheat chapati, vegetables… 3 meals a day are included.

And if you want a more intense cultural immersion experience, you can also stay with a host family. Very hospitable, they’re a safe, comfortable, and culturally enriching option for a volunteer in India.

AGRA

If there is a monument to love, it is undoubtedly the magnificent Taj Mahal, an exquisite white-marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. One of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Includes transfers, monument entry tickets, hotel, and breakfasts.

PUSHKAR

One of the holiest pilgrimages for Hindus and the only place in India with a temple to the “Creator” God, Brahma. Colorful markets and 500 temples around the sacred lake, where Gandhi’s ashes were scattered.

And in the afternoon, off to the desert on camels! Sandy dunes and villages where we can soak up the unique landscape of the Thar Desert. Our safari ends at the camp, where we’ll have dinner and spend the night in a tent… under the stars.

Includes transfers, safari, monument entry tickets, a night in the desert, breakfasts, and 1 dinner.

The program includes

• Personalized pickup at Jaipur International Airport and transfer to your accommodation.
• Orientation and training about India, local customs, and the project you’ll be working on.
• Accommodation in the Volunteer House or a host family (your choice).
• Three meals a day / seven days a week.
• Cultural immersion activities: traditional Henna painting, Indian dress workshop, Hindi classes, yoga sessions, Indian cooking demonstration…
• Daily transportation from the accommodation to the project (round trip).
• In-country support in India, available 24/7, every day.
• Administrative costs.
• Transfer to Jaipur airport at the end of your volunteer program.
• Certified €200 contribution to the CiENViDAS project.
• International Volunteering Certificate from the CiENViDAS Foundation.

The program does not include

• Flight.
• India visa (easily processed online).
• Travel and medical insurance.

• For stays longer than 3 months or a combination of projects, please inquire.
• Volunteer House 2 is larger, the meals are more varied, and it’s better equipped.

• Prior training: No prior experience required — just enthusiasm and commitment!
• Minimum age: Be 18 years old at the start of the program. If you are a minor, you’ll need to present consent signed by your parents or guardians.
• Language skills: A basic level of English is required to make communication easier during the program.
• Required documents:
  • Résumé (CV).
  • Completed pre-registration form.
  • Up-to-date criminal background check.
• Attitude: An adventurous, caring spirit and a real desire to learn, help, and make the most of this unique experience.

This program is designed for people who want to transform lives while immersing themselves in an enriching culture.

• The program starts and ends in the city of Jaipur.
• Project duration: from 2 weeks to 1 year.
• Arrival date: Saturday or Sunday preferred.
• Arrival airport: Jaipur.
• Working days: Monday to Friday.
• Typical working hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm (25-30 hours per week).