A Day in Kochi: Volunteering Itinerary

  1. 9:00AM: Kochi Marine Drive
    15 minutes (5.5km) from Fort Kochi Beach

    Marine Drive is a picturesque 3km promenade along Kochi's coast dotted with trees, seating areas, and numerous spots for photography. A great place to volunteer with clean-up drives.

  2. 11:00AM: Kerala Kathakali Centre
    30 minutes (8.6km) from Kochi Marine Drive

    Kathakali is the traditional dance-drama of Kerala and this centre lets you experience its essence. Be a part of their social outreach programmes by volunteering in their workshops, backstage preparations or by planting trees in their gardens.

  3. 1:00PM: Millenium Meenakshi Women’s Hostel
    30 minutes (8.6km) from Kerala Kathakali Centre

    Apart from providing safe stay facilities for working women and students, this hostel also empowers women by giving vocational training and formal education to them. Lend them a hand by volunteering in their kitchen garden, crafts centre or teaching programmes.

  4. 3:00PM: Kochi Biennale Foundation
    40 minutes (6.2km) from Millenium Meenakshi Women’s Hostel

    Founded in 2010, this foundation promotes Indian and international art through contemporary exhibitions, art education programmes and community outreach initiatives. Volunteer in their kids' art programme or conservation efforts to help showcase upcoming artists.

  5. 5:00PM: Cochin Cultural Centre
    20 minutes (4.9km) Kochi Biennale Foundation

    This centre celebrates and educates tourists about the culture and arts of Kerala. Stop by to volunteer in their tradition weaving, mask-making, pottery, and tattooing workshops that provide a unique and immersive experience to all visitors.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kochi Marine Drive (2 hours, Free)
  • Kerala Kathakali Centre (2 hours, INR 200-500)
  • Millenium Meenakshi Women’s Hostel (2 hours, Free)
  • Kochi Biennale Foundation (2 hours, Free)
  • Cochin Cultural Centre (2 hours, INR 100-300)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 300-800

Useful tips

If you have more time, add places like the St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, or Hill Palace Museum. If you have less time, skip Kochi Biennale Foundation. Be aware that some organisations might require registrations for volunteering, make sure to check those in advance.

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