Volunteer FAQs’ – All you need to know about living and working in Mumbai.

United Way volunteers are a diverse group. They come from all walks of life, all working backgrounds, ages, educations and countries. But they all have one thing in common – a vision to make the world a better place and United Way is that vehicle.

So you may be a student looking for work experience, a corporate employee who wants to take time out to give back to the community, a development worker who wants to engage in the Indian NGO sector, or anyone who wants to work hard to make a difference and change India for the better.

If you are interested in joining United Way Mumbai as a volunteer, please send your resume/CV, references and a photograph to volunteer@unitedwaymumbai.org. If you require any further information, please don't hesitate to send an email to the same email address. You can be assured of a reply.

Mumbai is one of the more vibrant cities in India . You will enjoy a mix of the best modern and traditional culture that India has to offer. It's a crowded, fast-paced quilt of activity and color. To learn more about Mumbai, log on to
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/indian_subcontinent/mumbai/

United Way Mumbai
309, 25, Kewal Industrial Estate,
Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel (W),
Mumbai- 400013, India.
Tel: 91-22-24937676, 91-22-24937679
Mobile : 00 91 98210 28854
Email: contact@unitedwaymumbai.org

Volunteers are advised to work with United Way for a minimum of 6months. Students wishing to volunteer with United Way in their School Holidays, or Student placements – please email volunteer@unitedwaymumbai.org to see what student placement vacancies are available.

Mumbai is an expensive city with some of the highest real estate prices in the world. However, you really can live as cheaply or as extravagantly as you wish. Mumbai caters to all budgets.

The below budget costs are based in $USD over a time period of 6 months. Please note they are approximate costs. *Note $USD1 = $43 Indian Rupee

* Note this does note include airfare, insurance, traveling, shopping, additional unforeseen expenses. It is just a rough guide to the kind of money you will need to live in Mumbai.

United Way can assist volunteer with accommodations depending on the duration of their stay.

No. Unfortunately United Way Mumbai does not have the resources to pay for its International or Domestic Volunteers Airfares.

Please check with your local consulate on visa requirements for your country of origin.

United way will support you in getting a visa with official visa letters to aid the visa process.

This section was created by AIESEC volunteer, Hayley Bolding.