Volunteering is a formal, unpaid and structured activity which provides individuals with an opportunity whether it be locally or internationally to share their knowledge and talents whilst developing other skills by taking on exciting new challenges. It contributes to the development of the community, the charity and the volunteer.

CAREducation works with grassroots charities in India and Africa to help make a difference. At our projects, we identify areas in which specific skills are required from volunteers to address the needs of their beneficiaries. Anyone above the age of 18 is welcome to get involved!

People say knowledge is power and you gain this knowledge by reading books. However what you learn from the children at these projects and the experience you gain is something that you cannot learn from a book! Every moment, story and experience shared with the children opens up a new door of life not just to you but the children as well.

You may wish to spend some of your time in India or Africa as an independent traveller. This is perfectly acceptable and we believe it will be a valuable experience, to help build your confidence to travel and help you develop a range of life skills for the future.

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Volunteer Stories

Here's what some of our volunteers had to say

“A school with such care and compassion would simply not continue to run without the constant support and hard work of CAREducation UK. I have supported CAREducation now for two years running and I have no doubt in my mind that I will continue to do so from now on. ”

Priyanka PatelUniversity of Warwick

“It feels like I was there for so much longer than the reality, perhaps because of the comfort of the whole experience. From bonding with my fellow volunteers to bonding with the children, it's fair to say Manali has become a home away from home that I won't be able to stay away from in the future.”

Amar SuraliaUniversity of Warwick

“ The skills I have gained ranging from teamwork to leadership; the friendships I have made; and the impact we as a group managed to achieve, are things that will stick with me forever. It has to be said, that the children that we work with help us so much, with their desire to learn. ”

Jayaram RaghuveerUniversity of Warwick

“Overall the experience I had in Manali was amazing, the ties we made with the children were stronger than I ever thought. They are wonderful, happy children in a school that takes care of them and situated in beautiful surroundings and I am so glad I had the opportunity to be among it.”

Toni LesiUniversity of Nottingham