Why India Volunteer Care?

You will reach the hard to reach
We are a small, locally run, Indian organization that aims to provide direct volunteer support to the local NGOs that don't have their own effective means of reaching you.​
You get greater value for your money
As a locally-based organization, our costs are extremely low in comparison to foreign-based volunteer programs. Check out our Volunteer Costs. ​
You benefit from our partnerships
​You can choose from a wide range of projects to suit your needs. We have regular contact with all the partner NGOs in our program. They are not just names on a list; we know the staff and have visited all the projects in person. Check out our Volunteer Projects.
Your opinion counts
Each project offers you a distinctive chance to make an impact on decision making of our organisation and our program development. ​
You will be immersed in the Indian culture
You'll be living in a typical Indian neighbourhood working at a NGO with local India staff. Our staff will explain the basics of Indian culture to you and are always willing to answer the smallest or largest of questions on Indian culture. ​
You determine your experience
Our programs offer freedom and flexibility, allowing you to utilize your specific skills in a variety of ways. Once you realize where your help is needed, the potential for positive change is limitless. We offer volunteer, internship, and research opportunities.

Programs For...

  • Women
  • Children
  • Health/medicine
  • Human rights
  • Environmentalism
  • LGBT communities
  • Marketing... and more!

Support our sister organisation

IVC provides volunteers to our sister organisation, Prime Trust. The primary focus points of the organisation are: women's empowerment, educating underprivileged children and raising social awareness.
To support Prime Trust's projects please visit their Global Giving page, where you can make a donation.

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