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Volunteer Programs in Mumbai, India

Mumbai is one of India’s most eclectic and diverse cities. This commercial capital features a multicultural community, sandy beaches, and the epicenter of fashion, film, and finance in India. Despite the cosmopolitan vibe, however, poverty affects many throughout this big city. There is no middle ground in Mumbai: the rich are rich, and the poor belong to some of the biggest slums in Asia. This divide creates challenges in development, and every bit of help makes a difference. Volunteer abroad in Mumbai to lend your helping hand while experiencing one of the most complex nations in the world. Volunteer in Mumbai and change the world!

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Through this fellowship, I've been able to work on UNICEF and UNESCO environmental education training and capacity-building projects. While the project placements vary, my experience has been one that could not have happened any other way, as an American citizen figuring out how to work and live in India. The entire AIF team is so supportive, and while I would say the experience of living and working in India is not for the faint of heart, this is the best way I can find for anyone to do that, a...

Popular Ways to Volunteer in Mumbai

Despite the major efforts made to combat poverty, it is an epidemic that rules Mumbai. The city needs you! From volunteering abroad in local schools or providing care to the sick, to taking a stand in promoting human rights, there are many areas that could benefit from international volunteer support.

Popular causes. Because of its prevalence throughout the city, most volunteer placements in Mumbai focus on combatting poverty. Volunteer in a local school teaching English as a foreign language, or in an orphanage where you can provide care and love to children who need it. Volunteer in a hospital where you will work with people suffering from dengue fever, leprosy, or malaria. Others can find placements in activism where you will combat poverty by promoting human rights or women’s empowerment.

Summer and short-term programs. Every volunteer will have a different time line. While it is encouraged to stay as long as possible to maximize your impact, every little bit helps. Some programs in Mumbai can last as short as two weeks. With a short-term or summer placement, you will have the chance to perform meaningful work in the community while interacting with like-minded people from across the globe.

Long-term volunteer stints. Volunteers who choose to work long-term for up to a year or two will experience a tangible improvement of the living conditions of Mumbai. You will see the improvement of students’ English skills, or watch patients recover from illness over months, and you will also experience a more drastic change in yourself as your eyes open to the rawness of Mumbai. As with any volunteer abroad program: the longer the stay, the higher the reward.

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