Cultural Exchange & Volunteering in Dungarpur, India

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The experience

Namaste! I’m Ishwar from Punjpur, Dungarpur. My family and I run an organic farm and an English school, and we welcome volunteers to help with teaching, creative activities, or farm work. You’ll stay with us like family, enjoy healthy organic meals, and experience real rural life. In your free time you can explore hills, lakes, villages, festivals, and learn local traditions while sharing your own culture with our community.

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What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Fluent Hindi or Fluent English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Volunteers stay with my family on our farm in Punjpur and choose to help either at the English school, on the organic farm, or with simple tasks at home. You’ll volunteer a few hours each day, and the rest of the time is free to explore the village, nature, and local culture. We provide accommodation, organic meals, and a warm family environment. In return, we ask for a positive attitude, willingness to help, and respect for local traditions. This program is a cultural exchange where you learn from us, we learn from you, and together we create a meaningful experience.

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Activities & Shift

Cultural Exchange & Learning

Volunteers can experience real rural India by joining local festivals, fairs, weddings, and community celebrations. Villagers are friendly and often invite you for tea. You can also gain teaching experience, learn Hindi or Gujarati, and develop new practical skills.

Working With Children

Some tasks involve children, as you may help at our school or support creative activities.

School Work

Our school, Bhagawati Bal Mandir, supported by the Italian NGO Learning with Paolo, provides free education in a safe, nature-connected setting. Volunteers with interest or experience in English, maths, science, social studies, or creative subjects are welcome. You can also propose your own project. Children enjoy learning about new cultures and improving their English through interaction.

Farm Work

Our farm has buffaloes, crop fields, and fruit trees. Tasks include gardening, horticulture, and animal care. Ongoing projects include developing a fish pond, building housing for ducks, goats, and chickens, planting flower gardens, improving storage, and starting beekeeping. Experience is appreciated but not required.

Home Help

At home, volunteers can help with cooking, dishes, basic housekeeping, and supporting my son with homework or creative activities.