All international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.
What type of host are you?
- Private/Individual/family
What are you looking for help with?
- Animal keeping
- Babysitting
- Building
- Charity Work/Fundraising
- Cleaning
- Computer/Web
- Teaching/Language Exchange
- Farming/Gardening
- General Help
- Marketing
- Writing
What’s the mission of your community?
SMILE Society is the registered NGO/NPO under Indian Society Act. since 2004. It is also the proud member of CCIVS(UNESCO) and hosting partner of multiple prestigious Universities and Non-profits across the World. SMILE is offering a unique opportunity to international youth to help in different good causes while exploring Indian culture and food cuisine.
There are several projects where volunteers are needed all year round.
Minimum duration
4 weeks up to 24 weeks
Following projects are open for motivated young volunteers
- 1. Refugee Children Informal School
- 2. Street Children Welfare
- 3. Underprivileged Girls Empowerment
- 4. Stray Dogs Welfare
- 5. Urban Organic farming & Nursery development)
- 6. Yoga Workshop and community kids teaching
- 7. Girls Self Defence Trainer
- 8. Foreign language teaching
- 9. Intercultural and Language Exchange
- 10. Art and craft teaching to underprivileged kids
- 11. Online Promotional Assistant
- 12. Refugee children project Assistant
- 13. Underprivileged Girls Project Assistant
- 14. Experimental Living at an Indian host family
- 15. Web content and blog writing Assistant
- 16. Computer literacy Program Assistant
- 17. Dance and Music Teaching Assistant
- 18. Climate Justice Project Assistant
- 19. Youth development program Assistant
See contact details to get in touch and learn more about our opportunities
How many volunteers could you host?
Up to 20 volunteers
When would you need volunteers?
All year long
How many hours of help per day?
4-5 hours of help per day
How many days of help per week?
5 days per week – 2 days off
Note about the volunteer work and other expectations
Volunteers should be dedicated, hardworking, punctual and motivated.
Are accommodation and food included?
We offer food and accommodation but every volunteer contributes with a fee.
See the “fee transparency” section below.
What type of accommodation can you provide?
- Dormitory/shared rooms
Staying at night outside of the designated accommodation is not allowed during the whole term.
Diet – nutrition information
Vegetarian/fish/egg in normal days. Chicken (once a week).
Fees transparency
100 US$ per week (Minimum duration 4 weeks)
Includes 3 meals, shared room at localhost, WiFi, water, Airport transfer (6 am-6 pm), orientation, onsite coordinator, local language classes.
Payment should be done on arrival for the full duration applied. No refund is available in case of early departure.
VISA – could you provide Visa support/info/invitation letters?
Yes, we can help with Visa/invitation letters
Volunteers’ benefits:
- Participation Certificate
- Orientation
- Local language classes
- Cultural Exchange
- Onsite Training (if required)
- Workshop ( if required)
What to do in the free time
Shopping, general sightseeing, gardening.
Language
English
Geography
It is a peaceful suburb with all facilities available. Summer is hot and humid (April- June), winter is mild cold (Dec-Jan). Monsoon season (July-sep), Spring (Oct-Nov), Autumn (Feb-March).
How to get to your site
SMILE Society is located in West Bengal, Kolkata, India. We will be able to provide more information about our location once you make contact with us.
Is there internet access?
Yes!
CONTACT DETAILS 🔍📧
If you are interested in the SMILE NGO volunteer programs, please send an email to voluntouring.freelist@gmail.com with the object title “SMILE NGO” and a very short presentation. We will reply to you with the contact of the organization. Thank you for your attention!