India

"The in-country staff was kind, warm, incredibly funny and constantly available to ask questions, share a joke and get advice about the placements and region. I cannot commend them enough."

Richard Holford, Volunteer in India

Home-Bases in Dharamsala

We have three Home-Bases in the Dharamsala region. These Home-Bases consist of several rooms that are shared by 2 to 3 volunteers, with an office and common area adjacent to them. One Home-Base in Dharamsala is located on the mountainside Dharamsala Home-Base overlooking the communities below. Volunteers walk down a path to visit the center of town, Internet cafes, and the Kotwali bazaar. Volunteers in Dharamsala may also stay in a large three-story house at the base of the hills about ten minutes from the other Home-Base. Over in Palampur, the new Home-Base is part of a new building that houses a convention center and a local institute.

Local CCS staff in Dharamsala will welcome you to the community, make you feel at home and help you better understand the culture. They help facilitate your volunteer experience and are always available to handle any questions that may arise. CCS staff is always from the region where we operate, so they can provide a local perspective, help you with learning the local language, and guide you in what to do in your free time.

CCS staff cooks prepare traditional Indian meals for the volunteers, and licensed drivers provide transportation to and from your volunteer placement and cultural and learning activities.

Read testimonials of participants who have volunteered in India or watch a video on volunteering in Dharamsala.

Choose from these programs to volunteer in Dharamsala:
Volunteer Abroad -- 2 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

Intern Abroad-- 6 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Date

Request more information about volunteering in India or read more about the CCS Experience in Dharamsala, India from the topics below:

Learn about volunteering in New Delhi, India or return to the main India page.