Volunteer in India Reviews

4.7 Rating 212 Reviews

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“How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare? It was helpful however the booklet lacked some information and maybe could of gone into more detail. The staff were helpful and replied to email queries within a reasonable time. Did you enjoy working at your project / placement? I really enjoyed my week in the orphanage and wish that I would have been able to stay longer! The children were lovely and all the people were really friendly and helpful I could not of asked for anything more. Accommodation and meals The accommodation and food was amazing! The rooms had a fan to keep you cool and there were mosquito nets on the beds which was a bonus. We were fed so much three times a day and the traditional Indian cooking was great. Coordinator Our coordinator Prabir was so lovely he was friendly helpful and would do anything to make our stay more comfortable. Everyone at the house was friendly too and more than happy to help which made our stay even better. What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip? Working with the children they were very good and did their homework and really enjoyed playing games etc. They were the highlight of my trip and I shall miss them all a-lot! Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no YES!! Any comments and suggestions None the trip was excellent!”

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Posted 12 years ago

“I like the look of the website especially with all the pictures. The pre departure booklet was very helpful. The staff answered all the questions very fast and very well. I thoroughly enjoyed working at my placement. The kids are so nice and lovely. Highlight of my volunteer experience was dancing with the kids with German music. The other highlight of my trip was Taj Mahal and Jaipur and dinner with a poor local Indian family. The accommodation was very comfortable the bed too. The food was good. The coordinators/staff was very professional and every time available whenever needed. I would surely recommend Volunteering Solutions. Thank you all for great experience!! &lt 3 Nicole”

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Posted 12 years ago

“I loved the reviews from volunteers and the fan page on Facebook. Sahil was very helpful and kind in his emails to me. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The kids were so kind and always offering us food and hot tea. Also they were so eager to have us and learn. The highlight was meeting the Indian host family and staff and volunteering. The staff was very kind and always asking how our days were. Great staff full of different and great personalities. I loved when eggs were served and tomato sandwiches. I loved the food and accommodation. I will definitely recommend this program and your organization to others.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“I really like the reviews from volunteers in the past. The pre departure booklet did provide quite a lot of useful information . I very much enjoyed my placement. The kids were pleasure to work with. We learned a lot about managing the kids and providing them with what they need. The highlight would be working one on one with kids and the weekend trip to Jaipur. Accommodation was perfect and I enjoyed the meals a lot - very delicious. The staff was friendly and professional. It was truly valuable experience so I would recommend this organization to everyone who wants to volunteers.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“The website was very helpful easy to access all information. The pre departure booklet was pretty helpful too. I enjoyed working at my placement. The highlight was working with the children getting to know the staff and culture of India. I loved the Itinerary prepared by Mr. Rajiv for Jaipur it was perfect. The accommodation was very pleasant and food was good. All the staff was wonderful. I will recommend Volunteering Solutions to others for sure.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“The pre departure booklet was very useful. I had a very good time at placement with lot of interesting experiences. Really good to stay at such a rural region and to get closely people living there. The home stay was very simple but clean with a lot of friendly and helpful people. My host family was very nice. Really took care of me and helped me with each issue. The meals were good during whole day. Especially not so spicy and sweet thing in the morning. I was stratified how things are going and would recommend Volunteering Solutions to others.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“What areas did you like about our website? 1. Clear information 2. Easy to understand 3. Details of what was included/not included in the pricing. How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare? Both the booklet and staff support were excellent. My emails were answered very promptly and contained all the information I wanted. This was important as it set the scene and let me know I was dealing with a professional organization that provided quality customer service. Did you enjoy working at your project / placement? Yes definitely. The teaching in the school was not as rewarding as I had anticipated. The children were great but the teachers did not take any interest in me or the children. In the afternoons on Monday Wednesday and Friday I had the opportunity to work with pre-schoolers at the tea gardens. This was fantastic as I was allowed to communicate and play with the kids in such a way that allowed the kids to be themselves. Despite working with the kids for only 3 weeks I could see my efforts through their learning. Accommodation and meals The accommodation was more than adequate. My room was clean and tidy the bed comfortable and I was made to feel very welcome by Bobby and Pratima. Meals were also very enjoyable. The staple diet of rice chapattis and dal were supplemented with vegetables salad soup and occasionally dessert. The food was tasty and nourishing. Coordinator In Palampur Bobby and Amit were fantastic. They provided a safe environment and took time to answer my questions about India its culture and history. Bobby made me feel very welcome on my arrival and opened up his house to me. Both Bobby and Amit are professional but also take time to get to know each volunteer personally. I would have no hesitation in returning to Palampur with them as my coordinators. This whole experience has been more than I expected. India has captured my heart. What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip? 1. Delhi - sightseeing day visiting Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun&rsquo s Tomb Gandhi Smriti. 2. Agra &ndash the Taj Mahal is breathtaking. Pictures can never do justice to this marvelous building. 3. Palampur &ndash trekking in the Himalayas teaching pre-schoolers at the Arla tea gardens. Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no Most definitely. In fact I am currently corresponding with a South African student who is thinking of doing this program. I am sharing my experiences with him and encouraging him to sign up. Any comments and suggestions The 1 week orientation in Delhi can not be underestimated. I personally think this should be compulsory for volunteers who are traveling to India for the first time. I learned so much during this week. The basic Hindi lessons proved very valuable in communicating with the kids and also for generally getting around.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“I enjoy reading others experience and the vast amount on information available on website. The pre departure booklet was very thorough and help prepare me and answer any question that I may have and ones I didn&#39 t think of. Overall I enjoy working with the children. It is in an excellent location. The children are very lovable and it was great to work with them. The highlight of my trip would surely be the children at the childcare program. The trips to Taj Mahal and Dharamsala. I don&#39 t have anything bad to say about my accommodation provided by VS while I was in India. The food was as if I was in a 5-Star hotel. The family made me feel like a part of family. The coordinators were very supportive and always there to help us anytime. I would surely recommend Volunteering Solutions with no hesitation.”

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Posted 12 years ago