Orphanage Medicine & Health – Varanasi, India

COME TO INDIA AS AN INTERN OR VOLUNTEER AND HELP HEAL THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST

Located in the heart of Varanasi, the project is a compassionate refuge dedicated to the rescue, care, and rehabilitation of children and vulnerable people who have been abandoned or are in extreme circumstances. The orphanage operates with the mission of providing a safe, welcoming environment where beneficiaries can heal, grow, and thrive. It’s also a residential center for adults and the elderly, with and without mental illness, whose families abandoned them on the street. They receive accommodation, medical care, food, recreational activities, vocational training, etc.

Please note that this is a project where volunteers will work in a tough environment, given the conditions of the people cared for, which not everyone will be able to handle.

Activities

• Work closely with the Rescue Team. This team is responsible for identifying and rescuing children and vulnerable people who are abandoned or in need on the streets. Volunteers can help with outreach, transportation, and support during the rescue process, ensuring beneficiaries are taken safely to the orphanage.
• After the rescue, beneficiaries undergo a thorough medical check-up and receive the necessary treatments. Volunteers will help the health staff provide initial care, maintain medical records, and ensure beneficiaries receive the treatment they need. This can include simple first aid, monitoring their health, and supporting the children’s emotional well-being as they adjust to a safe environment.
• During the recovery phase, personalized services and attentive care are provided to help beneficiaries regain their physical and mental strength.

A volunteer’s day to day

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.

So, among friends, your day starts with breakfast in the dining room before heading to your project, where you’ll be welcomed with open arms, since volunteers are highly valued and respected in India. You’ll work roughly from 9:00 to 12:30 or 1:00. Lunch, some free time, and back to work — which is nothing but enormously rewarding time, where your help will give you more than it gives them.

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 on weekends… free to rest, or to travel!

Accommodation and meals

The Varanasi Volunteer Hostel is located in the old town center, very close to the Ghats, surrounded by little streets with shops, restaurants, etc.

It has several floors with all the amenities. It’s a basic hostel, but with everything you need: rooms for 1 to 4 people with a cooler or AC, private bathrooms, a shared lounge and dining room, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a washing machine with drying rack, etc.

As for meals, 3 meals a day are included 7 days a week, so you won’t have to worry about anything other than your volunteer work and having a good time. The staff are very attentive and welcoming, and they always have a smile for you.

YOGA BY THE GANGES

If there is one place in the world to practice Yoga, it’s India. And if there is one place in India where the human and spiritual experience is complete, it’s the sacred city of Varanasi.

The accommodation’s yoga guru is a special person. You notice it the moment you talk to him — a kind of inner calm that spreads through the whole residence. No wonder he’s a great Yoga master… So, for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, we recommend the sunrise Yoga sessions. Sometimes on the rooftop itself, other times on the banks of the Ganges. And even on a boat.

It’s an experience you’ll never forget.

EXCURSIONS

Visita Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Benarés , Sarnath, y los complejos de templos de PRAYAGRAJ y KHAJURAHO con los paquetes de excursiones que hemos preparado para ti. 

• The program starts and ends in the city of Varanasi.
• Project duration: from 2 weeks to 1 year.
• Arrival date: your choice, except for school holidays (1 week in December, and June 15-30).
• Working days: Monday to Friday. Typical working hours: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The program includes.

• Personalized pickup at Varanasi airport (or Delhi if you book the excursion) and transfer to your accommodation.
• Orientation and training about India, local customs, and the project you’ll be working on.
• Accommodation in the Volunteer Hostel.
• Three meals a day / seven days a week.
• Daily transportation to the project.
• Cultural immersion activities: traditional Henna painting, Indian dress workshop, Hindi classes, yoga sessions, Indian cooking demonstration…
• In-country support in India, available 24/7, every day.
• Administrative costs.
• Transfer to Varanasi 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.

• Flights, which each volunteer must arrange.
• India visa, easily obtained online before the trip.
• Mandatory travel and health insurance, essential to guarantee medical care if needed.

You can deduct 100% of the program cost on your next tax return (in Spain).

Spots are limited, so don’t miss this chance to take a trip with real impact.

Don’t wait — spots are limited.

• 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.
  • Criminal background check up to date.
• 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.