Life as a Volunteer
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Our organization encourages the participation of volunteers who support our mission.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
LIFE AS A VOLUNTEER
BE A PART OF
SOMETHING MEANINGFUL
As a volunteer, you can contribute your time, skills
and energy while experiencing the community at Maher.
learn & Grow
Gain experience and develop
new skills.
Make Connections
Be part of a caring
community.
Create Impact
Use your time and skills
to support others.
Real Experiences, Lasting Impact
More and more people are choosing to volunteer in India, drawn by the opportunity to experience a different way of life while making a meaningful difference.
At Maher, there are many ways to get involved and support the children and our wider community. Whether you are sharing your time, skills, creativity, or simply being present, every contribution can make a difference. Some volunteers find the experience so meaningful that they return again and again — and a few have even gone on to become part of our team.
We believe every volunteer experience should be personal. Rather than following a fixed schedule, we work together with each visitor to create a timetable that fits naturally around the needs of our homes, as well as the children’s school and tuition schedules. This allows you to contribute in a way that feels useful, comfortable, and meaningful.
Example Volunteer timetable
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- 7:00 am – Common Prayer and meditation
- 7:30 am – Breakfast
- 8:00 am – Volunteer Work Around The Mission
- 10:00 am – Morning Tea
- 10:30 am – Volunteer Work
- 1:00 pm – Lunch Break
- 3:00 pm – Volunteer Work
- 4:00 pm – Afternoon Tea
- 5:30 pm – Free Time
- 8:00 pm – Dinner
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Volunteer Work
Generally, we like to find out from a volunteer what area of ‘work’ might interest them the most. That said, we are not always able to provide the exact job that a volunteer might want to do. We want your time with us to be productive, beneficial, and enjoyable for everyone. Volunteer work can be things like:
