7-Day Mumbai Volunteer Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Visit the Gateway of India
    15 minutes (5.8 km) from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    Take a boat tour to Elephanta Caves (1 hour) and visit the famous Gateway of India (1 hour).

  2. Day 2: Help out at Mumbai Mobile Creches
    30 minutes (10.3 km) from Gateway of India

    Mumbai Mobile Creches is a non-profit organization that provides education and care for children living on construction sites. Volunteer for a full day.

  3. Day 3: Explore Dharavi Slum
    20 minutes (7.4 km) from Mumbai Mobile Creches

    Take a walking tour to visit the biggest slum in Asia and learn about the daily lives of its residents (2 hours).

  4. Day 4: Clean Up Versova Beach
    45 minutes (17.5 km) from Dharavi Slum

    Join the Versova Residents Volunteers (VRV) to clean up the beach (2 hours).

  5. Day 5: Volunteer at The Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
    30 minutes (11.5 km) from Versova Beach

    Assist with animal care and other activities at this animal welfare organization for a full day.

  6. Day 6: Help out at Make Love Not Scars
    20 minutes (6.6 km) from Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

    Make Love Not Scars is an NGO that helps acid attack survivors rebuild their lives. Volunteer for a full day.

  7. Day 7: Spend a day at the Dignity Foundation
    45 minutes (16.3 km) from Make Love Not Scars

    The Dignity Foundation is for senior citizens. Volunteer and assist with activities that promote their well-being. (4 hours)

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gateway of India (2 hours, free)
  • Elephanta Caves boat tour (1 hour, INR 200 round trip)
  • Mumbai Mobile Creches (full day, free)
  • Dharavi Slum walking tour (2 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Versova Beach clean-up (2 hours, free)
  • Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (full day, free)
  • Make Love Not Scars (full day, free)
  • Dignity Foundation (4 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Cost: INR 1,700

Useful Tips

For those with less time, consider skipping one or two places. Those with more time may want to add in some sightseeing or tourist attractions, such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Haji Ali mosque, or the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

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