Women Empowerment

Volunteer Women Empowerment India


Featured Program :- Women Empowerment

Project Duration: Minimum 1 week stay up to 12 Weeks. Coming for shorter period Join our 3 Days Volunteer Children + Jaipur Tour Program.

Project Fees:$350 for 1 Week and thereafter $200 weekly. No Application fees required. For more information about our fees please visit Volunteer Program Fees Page.

Project Availabilities: All year round –Dates are flexible you can choose your own start and finish date. However we recommend you to arrive on Sunday. To check available program dates click here : Start Dates.

Special Festival Dates: : Camel Festival Bikaner 13-15 Jan 2024, Kite Festival Jaipur 14 Jan 2024, Holi Festival of Colors 24-25 Mar 2024, Teej Festival 07-Aug 2024, Sister’s Festival 19 Aug 2023, Dusshera Festival 12 Oct 2024, Diwali Festival of Lights 31 Oct 2024, Pushkar Camel Fair 09 Nov-15 Nov 2024.

Requirements: We don’t need any qualification for this project. Volunteers must have a lot of love & enthusiasm for the project.

Location: Jaipur, India.

Project Activities: Basic English and maths classes, training program, skills & personality development and income generating activities.

Working Days: Monday-Friday. On Weekend we arrange sightseeing tours for volunteers to visit famous tourist spots in Jaipur.

What is included: Arranging your programme, pre-departure information and support by email/phone, arrival pickup from Jaipur, program relevant materials, accommodation with an Indian Host Family, 3 Meals ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ), transport to and from the project site, weekend sightseeing tours and 24 hours of admin support.

What is not included: Visa, Flights, Internet, Telephone Calls, Monuments/Sightseeing Entry Fees, Insurance Cover, and Airport Drop off.

For those who are interested it is possible to combine this project with a working and teaching children program.

Flexible Accomodation: If requested you can book your own Hotel Accommodation before coming here if not comfortable with Indian Host Family. We will help you in booking it.

We are running a center in Jaipur for the Women Empowerment to provide basic education, skills development, training program & to generate income source for the women living in rural areas like slum, villages and the women living in an object poverty. In 2010 - With the help of our team members and local NGO's we have built Women Empowerment Center in Jaipur where every day many women are getting benefit from our program. Every women and juvenile girls that come to our center adopt a good basic education and training program. Be that as it may, we have some other training programs for women such as stitching work, beautician course, drawing and henna paint. Having empowered the women in such training program they can be independent on their own by using it to find job or better still start their own business in India. On education level, we make sure every women has a basic English speaking language along with mathematics because of the fact that English is well accepted globally as a way of effective communication. Many of the women who attend our center even do not know how to write or read; attending our everyday classes help them a lot. We also offers the program on one on one or group discussion in order to rub minds together within themselves.The number of women which attend the project each day varies, in our center we get around 50 women and children – although we are constantly reaching out to the local community to encourage more women to attend. This project also offer space for the children which live near by to attend free education classes from our center. Some of the women bring their children along to the sessions and volunteers can help look after their children whilst the women are learning. By Volunteer in India in this program , you will join a devoted team of international volunteers helping with sustainable women’s empowerment program.Women Empowerment Volunteer is a worldwide topic, but it is tremendously required in India. The new India and the old India are still isolated in its musings. Nonetheless, the battle for correspondence begins with the right kind of support and education. A great deal of women empowerment is working towards strengthening of women in India. The project give charitable effort chances to International volunteers to come and help women in whichever way. As a Volunteer your work in Women Empowerment Program will help women get the kind of introduction and autonomy they require.

WORK FOR VOLUNTEERS

 

You can Support Women in many ways, depending on your skills and interests and the needs of the local community. Volunteers in Project involved in the activities like:

  • Teach English language to young women
  • Education (Literacy) awareness work
  • Stitching Work
  • Beautician Course Work
  • Henna Design
  • Women Health awareness program
  • Income generative skills training
  • Personality development
  • Awareness raising activities

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM

 

There is no specific skill requirement to join the volunteering program. But volunteers who love and are passionate about helping women which are in need & also like to learn about the culture/life of the people in the country can join the program.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS PROJECT

 

>A memorable working hours with the community for the women development program in India.

 

>An enormous satisfaction from inside as you worked who have your needs.

 

>An unforgettable memory by spending time in India.

 

>Opportunity to learn Indian culture, language and their traditions.

 

>An entry in your CV as you have worked in under-developed country that will boost your profile in job market.

Life time member with VWI after completion of your project.

Note:- Depends on the requirement of the volunteers in the program we will make your placement in our own center or at our partner ngo.

LANGUAGE BARRIER

Language is not a problem for the international participants joining the program. The host family, our staffs, taxi drivers and kids/women in the program can understand basics.

However if you are un-comfortable with the language barrier you can join a week Hindi Lesson Class which run 90 minutes Monday to Friday costs $150 for a week. During submission of OnlinE application you can request in the form.

Video of Intro of our Program

VWI makes arrangements for room, food and transportation for the volunteers, from the first day of the volunteer’s arrival in Jaipur, India. Volunteers will be living with the Indian Host Family. You will be having your own room at the host family house which can be shared by the same gender volunteer in the program. Participants coming with their friends, couples or family members live together at the same accommodation. Our host families are carefully screened and selected based on VWI requirements. Host families are experience in the realm of hosting international travelers from last 10 years. You will be getting 3 Meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), traditional but very nutritious. The meals serves at the accommodation are the everyday meals which are eaten by the Indian Families. This is how the program has made to make you feel and Live Like a Local. However if you are not able to adjust with the Indian meals or need more nutrition/protein/special diet in your meals you can arrange by your own from the near by local market. Staying with Host family will give you the opportunity to learn about Indian Life, meet the locals, try local food, speak local language and make yourself to immerse in local customs and traditions. The host family members are able to communicate in English and are very friendly with volunteers. The accommodations are neat and clean and provide volunteers a home away from home experience. Our volunteers have private rooms at the host family house which can be shared by the same gender in the program. If you prefer to have your own room you can pay additional to have a private room. The host family homes are equipped with wifi internet. You will have a very good access through computer & by Wi-Fi access. The house has filtered drinking water, geysers, air conditioning, satellite television, modern toilets, comfortable beds, fans and air conditioner. The homes are close to useful amenities like banks, ATMs, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades. The program location is 20-30 minutes drive from the House. We also arrange transportation facility for volunteers which will everyday pick you to project site and drop to your home when you finish work. You will have everyday auto-rickshaw (tuk-tuk) or Car ride for Transportation.

 Food Menu :-In Breakfast our Host Family will prepare you everyday Tea/Coffee + Bread or Poha or Indian Paratha. In Lunch & Dinner you will be having 2 Type of Indian Vegetable's + Roti ( Chapati's ) + Rice + Yogurt + Pickles. On food table there is always basket of fruits which you can use anytime.

Accommodation Option :-Please check our various accomodation options. Most of the participants prefer to choose Basic Accomodation Home which is shared by 2 participants.

  • Basic Accommodation Home Stay [ Included in Price ] [ Shared by 2 Participants] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
  • Basic Accommodation Home Stay [ Private Room] [ Additional $100 weekly ] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
  • Luxury Accommodation Home Stay [Additional $350 per week ] [ Meals - Breakfast ]
  • Hotel Accommodation [ Additional $450 per week ] [ Meals - Breakfast ]
  • Own Accommodation [ Get Discount in Program Fees ]
Picture Gallery of Accommodation Click Here

 Shopping and supplies There are many shops near the accommodation where volunteers can go and buy stuff for their requirements. The accommodation facility in the main city area of Jaipur so it’s easy to buy anything as shops are in walking distance. If a volunteer wants to go in Branded Shopping mall they need to take a Taxi ( Tuk- Tuk ). When our taxi driver is not taking them to the project site, he can be hired by volunteers to take them to the Branded Shopping mall, but they have to pay him.

VOLUNTEER WEEK DETAIL

Day 1: Today you will arrive in Jaipur. A VWI staff member will pick you up from your arrival destination and welcome you. After picking you up, we will transfer you to the host family accommodation. We will introduce you to the host family members and guide you through the accommodation facilities and your local surroundings. You will be given a run down about the project, your daily working schedule, rules and regulation of volunteering, what the dos and donts are of travelling in India are and advise you about facilities any traveller might need in a new place.

Day 2 to Working days : You will be transferred to your project site. Your first day will be a learning experience, meeting new faces and seeing what your role will be. Days at the project site will include taking part in many of the activities you have read above. And maybe even a few spontaneous Bollywood dance-offs. Working days will be five days a week, Monday to Friday.

Weekends: The weekends are free for you to relax and enjoy Pinkcity. Every weekend we cover Sightseeing Tour’s of the Beautiful Historical places, Cultural places & programs with our VWI staff team. Volunteers have opportunity to meet with other volunteers also from other projects sites as everybody gets together on these days. However there are several other side trips that you can join which will greatly enhance your experience of Rajasthan, India.

End of Trip:After finishing the Volunteering India program you can choose our Add on Tour package to explore India. Volunteers can join to visit Taj Mahal, Golden Triangle Tour, Wildlife Safari in National Park, New Delhi and more. We can offer you advice on travelling on to your next destination, whether it be another Indian city or on to the airport for home or more of the world.

I have visited India a few times as a tourist but now I wanted to feel and learn more about India’s every day.life. That is why I decided to work as a volunteer with „Volunteering with India“ Sukret, the manager welcomed me although I am already 73 years old and so I stayed in Jaipur from altogether six weeks. For the first 2 weeks I joined the Medical Program and then 4 weeks the Project „Women’s Empowerment. And this was the project in which I was in the right place.... Read More

I have visited India a few times as a tourist but now I wanted to feel and learn more about India’s every day.life. That is why I decided to work as a volunteer with „Volunteering with India“

Sukret, the manager welcomed me although I am already 73 years old and so I stayed in Jaipur from altogether six weeks.

For the first 2 weeks I joined the Medical Program and then 4 weeks the Project „Women’s Empowerment. And this was the project in which I was in the right place. I taught English and the contact with the young girls and women showed me so much about life in India, especially the life of women.

I had booked my own accomodation in Jaipur where I was picked up for the project and dropped off at the hotel again. Sometimes it was by Tuk Tuk and sometimes by car with the most reliable drivers, Totaram and Shekar. They took me safely through this incredible Jaipur traffic.

Rohit the coordinator was caring for me and the other volunteers, for our safety, for our well-being in the projects and for the sightseeing weekends. He was always helpful when I needed something. This could be an information any time or just 50 samosas and 50 sweets for my farewell party. Thank you Rohit.

In my opinion „Volunteering with India“ is a reliable organisation which looks after their volunteers. This was not only important for me, but it is even more important for teenagers and young adults, especially when they are away from home for the first time in a completely different culture like India.

All in all I can say, due to the good and careful organisation these 6 weeks have been a really precious experience for me.

Elisabeth, Germany
Nov 2023

I had an amazing time with the association and the kids. The women were so happy about our presence and give us a really warm welcome. They were really happy to learn english and math but also to show us their beauty or stitching class. The city is beautiful and the culture is also very incredible. The hospitality of the people but also how nice they were with us was super nice. If you like to travel, discover a new culture and spend time with kids this program is perfect... Read More

I had an amazing time with the association and the kids. The women were so happy about our presence and give us a really warm welcome. They were really happy to learn english and math but also to show us their beauty or stitching class. The city is beautiful and the culture is also very incredible. The hospitality of the people but also how nice they were with us was super nice. If you like to travel, discover a new culture and spend time with kids this program is perfect for you. You would not be disappointed.

Laura – Italy
Nov - 2023

My wife and I volunteered for 1 week for the women empowerment program. As most of the women were learning to become tailors and / or beauticians / hairdressers, we took the opportunity to share with them our experiences working for product companies in the hair & beauty industry. The overall experience was positive and we really got the chance to interact deeply with the locals. I think having more hands on skills (like sewing, or hairdressing or skin therapy, massage or any other practical training) would have supported the... Read More

My wife and I volunteered for 1 week for the women empowerment program. As most of the women were learning to become tailors and / or beauticians / hairdressers, we took the opportunity to share with them our experiences working for product companies in the hair & beauty industry. The overall experience was positive and we really got the chance to interact deeply with the locals. I think having more hands on skills (like sewing, or hairdressing or skin therapy, massage or any other practical training) would have supported the group of women more. English and maths were some of the other areas, were we tried to support. The program gives you a chance to bring your own skills and knowledge to the table, which is great. However, I would have also liked to receive more direction from the organisation on how we could deliver most impact. Something to keep in mind and to ask prior to starting the program. All the staff at the organisation were very welcoming and made are stay enjoyable. However, we would have liked to learn more about how we could truly support the locals to deliver more impact. Our host family was great and really made us feel at home.

Alex – Australia
Nov – 2023

This experience was definitely worth it, as a person that lives in europe, the lifestyle is completely different but very interesting. Working with the women was awesome, they always wanted to learn new things and were really happy to spend some time with us. The other part of this experience was to discover a new culture and visit some temple or cities like Delhi or Agra with the Taj Mahal that was wonderful. I am really happy about this experience it definitely changed me as a person. I am really... Read More

This experience was definitely worth it, as a person that lives in europe, the lifestyle is completely different but very interesting. Working with the women was awesome, they always wanted to learn new things and were really happy to spend some time with us. The other part of this experience was to discover a new culture and visit some temple or cities like Delhi or Agra with the Taj Mahal that was wonderful. I am really happy about this experience it definitely changed me as a person. I am really glad about it.

Victoria Villaume – France
Oct – 2023

It was an incredible experience! I had so much fun with all the girls and had the best time at the school. I wish I could join this program for longer period of time at least for 4 weeks. It doesn’t feel like enough time to make an impact. Apart from that it was great

Emma Deffot – USA Oct – 2023
Oct – 2023

This is unlike anything I have ever done before. I volunteered for one week with my adult daughter and we had a great time. India is so vibrant and colorful. The girls we met on the project were lovely and welcomed us into the group. Some of the things I really enjoyed were the henna, yoga, teaching a women's health class (I was so surprised at what they didn't know) and the meals at the guest house. The family at the guest house were so friendly and helpful as were... Read More

This is unlike anything I have ever done before. I volunteered for one week with my adult daughter and we had a great time. India is so vibrant and colorful. The girls we met on the project were lovely and welcomed us into the group. Some of the things I really enjoyed were the henna, yoga, teaching a women’s health class (I was so surprised at what they didn’t know) and the meals at the guest house. The family at the guest house were so friendly and helpful as were the project organisers. They responded to WhatsApp messages quickly and answered any questions we had. Although the accommodation was basic, there were comfortable beds, clean sheets and air conditioning in the room. I would recommend this to anyone and encourage you to take every opportunity that is offered to allow yourself a truly immersive experience where you get to see the real India!

Melanie Goslin – UK
Sept – 2023

Volunteering with India is a really good organization. I applied for women empowerment project and I had my best time. The organization helps you a lot before and during your stay. Sukret is very patient and answers your questions quickly. The girls are very kind and sociable and welcomed me with enthusiasm. During the project, I talked with them taking part in sewing and beautician classes, as well as giving English lessons. I lived for two weeks with an Indian family at the Prity guest house. They are really nice... Read More

Volunteering with India is a really good organization. I applied for women empowerment project and I had my best time. The organization helps you a lot before and during your stay. Sukret is very patient and answers your questions quickly. The girls are very kind and sociable and welcomed me with enthusiasm. During the project, I talked with them taking part in sewing and beautician classes, as well as giving English lessons.
I lived for two weeks with an Indian family at the Prity guest house. They are really nice people, the food was great and the room very clean.
I am really happy to have done this experience with volunteering with india, and i will surely miss the girls so much!

Beatrice Tiburzi – Italy
Aug – 2023

I was happy to be able to picked up from the airport and not have to find my way. The project coordinator arrived shortly after my flight landed. The accommodation, food and host family was good and very helpful. The transportation service was amazing and the driver was very kind and on time always. The staff members were always very easy to contact when I had questions. I would like to give 10 out of 9 for my overall satisfaction and experience. I have been in Jaipur for 1 week... Read More

I was happy to be able to picked up from the airport and not have to find my way. The project coordinator arrived shortly after my flight landed. The accommodation, food and host family was good and very helpful. The transportation service was amazing and the driver was very kind and on time always. The staff members were always very easy to contact when I had questions. I would like to give 10 out of 9 for my overall satisfaction and experience. I have been in Jaipur for 1 week Elephant & 1 week Women Project both these projects are wonderful and make my time here in the community meaningful. The Elephant Project was very enjoyable and I liked working with the mahouts. The women program was difficult on first 2 days as so many women were at different skill levels, however as the class proceed it got easier. The children classes were amazing. They are adorable and fun to work with.

JAQUE KLINGMAN, U.S.A

Arrival service was perfect! Sukret came to pick me and made me feel very welcome. The accommodation & Food at the Host Family wasAmazing! They made me feel part of the family as I walked in. Staying with them has been a highlight of the whole experience. And the food was always lovely and not too spicy for me. Transportation service was excellent. The taxi driver named Toto is my hero. Project staff members are amazing. Govind the Project coordinator help me in all stages. Without him teaching would be... Read More

Arrival service was perfect! Sukret came to pick me and made me feel very welcome. The accommodation & Food at the Host Family wasAmazing! They made me feel part of the family as I walked in. Staying with them has been a highlight of the whole experience. And the food was always lovely and not too spicy for me. Transportation service was excellent. The taxi driver named Toto is my hero. Project staff members are amazing. Govind the Project coordinator help me in all stages. Without him teaching would be a lot more difficult. I feel very lucky to have been here for Diwali festival. Thank you VWI for everything.

GRACE CHAPMAN, U.K

It was great to see someone from VWI staff there as soon as I got of the bus. The host family was really great. If we needed anything, all we had to do was ask. Transportation service was best. Taxi driver friendly behavior made the trip better. The project staff members were very helpful. It is great in the project that the program coordinator always around to translate and help with things. I decided to volunteer with VWI as Volunteering With India seemed like the best program because the website... Read More

It was great to see someone from VWI staff there as soon as I got of the bus. The host family was really great. If we needed anything, all we had to do was ask. Transportation service was best. Taxi driver friendly behavior made the trip better. The project staff members were very helpful. It is great in the project that the program coordinator always around to translate and help with things. I decided to volunteer with VWI as Volunteering With India seemed like the best program because the website was clear. Communication was great And we didn’t have to pay before getting here. I would like to give 10 out of 8. Volunteering in India was one of the best experience I have had. I met so many people and experienced India the best way I could.

EMMA MALLOWS, AUSTRALIA

The arrival pick up service was good. My accommodation in Indian host family was amazing! The food was delicious and the room wasvery comfortable. The transportation services during my week program was great and taxi driver drove carefully. I decided to volunteering in india as I wanted to volunteer overseas during spring break and this program had the most options and best prices. I would like to give 10 out of 10 to Volunteering With India. We were well accommodated. The staff members were helpful in planning activities for the... Read More

The arrival pick up service was good. My accommodation in Indian host family was amazing! The food was delicious and the room wasvery comfortable. The transportation services during my week program was great and taxi driver drove carefully. I decided to volunteering in india as I wanted to volunteer overseas during spring break and this program had the most options and best prices. I would like to give 10 out of 10 to Volunteering With India. We were well accommodated. The staff members were helpful in planning activities for the afternoon and weekends. This program has many options and I can say my presence in women center was helpful. I choose only 1 week but its short time to do all the activities with them; I wish to come soon and join min 4 weeks. I got to see Taj Mahal and many other beautiful locations on my weekend in Jaipur.

CAROLINE WEBER, U.S.A

This is such a fulfilling program and I recommend it to anyone looking to help equip disadvantaged women / children with the skills and information they need to get by in the world. The females in the program very eager and excited to learn from the volunteers, which makes the experience all the more fun and uplifting! The staff / program coordinators also make you feel very welcome and comfortable. Jaipur is a wonderful city and there was so much to see during my off time - it was a... Read More

This is such a fulfilling program and I recommend it to anyone looking to help equip disadvantaged women / children with the skills and information they need to get by in the world.
The females in the program very eager and excited to learn from the volunteers, which makes the experience all the more fun and uplifting! The staff / program coordinators also make you feel very welcome and comfortable.
Jaipur is a wonderful city and there was so much to see during my off time – it was a great experience!

Aanchal Khurana – Singapore
Aug – 2023

The women project is extremely worthwhile and a lot of fun. Though it can be tricky to communicate with those with limited English, this can be overcore. I would thoroughly recommend this project to anybody looking to genuinely make a difference. I had planned to travel to Jaipur with 2 of my friends. We have research for many agencies through online but VWI best in the area. The accommodation service was good and the food was very nice. The project staff members are very helpful and happy to be of... Read More

The women project is extremely worthwhile and a lot of fun. Though it can be tricky to communicate with those with limited English, this can be overcore. I would thoroughly recommend this project to anybody looking to genuinely make a difference. I had planned to travel to Jaipur with 2 of my friends. We have research for many agencies through online but VWI best in the area. The accommodation service was good and the food was very nice. The project staff members are very helpful and happy to be of service. I would give 10 out of 9.

TOBIAS, U.K

Staying with the family was brilliant and being part of the projects was amazing as they are doing good work. I would like to 10 out of 9 mark to VWI. The project staff members were very helpful with translations + directions. The arrival pickup service was excellent; car and team member were waiting when we arrived. The accommodation & food was lovely. We were using Tuk-tuk is the best transportation service to go everyday for the project site. You can explore many things on the road if you travel... Read More

Staying with the family was brilliant and being part of the projects was amazing as they are doing good work. I would like to 10 out of 9 mark to VWI. The project staff members were very helpful with translations + directions. The arrival pickup service was excellent; car and team member were waiting when we arrived. The accommodation & food was lovely. We were using Tuk-tuk is the best transportation service to go everyday for the project site. You can explore many things on the road if you travel in Tuk-Tuk.I definetly recommend everyone to join the program.

MIRIAM, U.K
CHILDREN PROJECT + WOMEN EMPOWERMENT + 1 DAY ELEPHANT CARE
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